ALTO – Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Coffee Jr., 66, died Saturday, January 24, 2009, following a sudden illness.
Born on August 22, 1942, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Sr. and Pearl Mozill Yarber Coffee. He was a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church, and member of the Walkinshaw Hunting Club. He was founder of the Chattahoochee Bass Club, Woody’s Taxidermy and Woody’s Taxidermy Campfire Talk. He was preceded in death by a son, William Shannon Coffee.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Baker Coffee, Alto; daughter and son-in-law, Danette Heffin and Wesley Cox, Canon; sons and daughter-in-law, Sonny and Tanya Coffee and Bobby Coffee, all of Baldwin; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Sherri Cook, Cornelia, Kim and Lana Cook, Dahlonega; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, at 2:30 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Allison and Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Burial will be at Mt. View Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Rose Coffee, c/o Community Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 1900, Cornelia, Ga. 30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County - Topics from January, 2009
‘Pete’ Davis
HOMER – Aaron Shore “Pete” Davis, 68, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Bobbie Wood Davis. He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the VFW, and Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM Hollingsworth. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Seagraves Davis, Homer; daughter, Renee Fordham, Homer; son, Jeff Davis, Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Don Davis, Homer; sister, Annie Ruth Mason, Griffin; grandchildren, Samantha and James Fordham, both of Homer.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jerry Payne and Leon Mclain officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 t 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Bobbie Wood Davis. He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the VFW, and Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM Hollingsworth. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Seagraves Davis, Homer; daughter, Renee Fordham, Homer; son, Jeff Davis, Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Don Davis, Homer; sister, Annie Ruth Mason, Griffin; grandchildren, Samantha and James Fordham, both of Homer.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jerry Payne and Leon Mclain officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 t 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Estelle Marie Denton
HOMER – Estelle Marie Haynes Denton, 78, died Sunday, January 25, 2009.
She was the daughter of the late Earnest and Willie Mae Sears Haynes, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Denton; brothers, Oscar Haynes and James Haynes; and a sister, Virginia Puckett.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clarence Thomas and Sandra Denton, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, June and Paul Williamson, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Laverne and Larry Barrett, Jefferson; brother, Pete Haynes, Commerce; sister, Jean Hooper, Commerce; grandchildren, Lacy Turpin, Joey Barrett, Christopher Williamson, Matthew Barrett (Casey Hill), Ashley Denton and Mike Williamson; great-grandchildren, Jackson Turpin, Wyatt Turpin, Lauren Barrett, Cason Barrett, Jennifer Williamson and Cynthia Williamson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Earnest and Willie Mae Sears Haynes, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Denton; brothers, Oscar Haynes and James Haynes; and a sister, Virginia Puckett.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clarence Thomas and Sandra Denton, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, June and Paul Williamson, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Laverne and Larry Barrett, Jefferson; brother, Pete Haynes, Commerce; sister, Jean Hooper, Commerce; grandchildren, Lacy Turpin, Joey Barrett, Christopher Williamson, Matthew Barrett (Casey Hill), Ashley Denton and Mike Williamson; great-grandchildren, Jackson Turpin, Wyatt Turpin, Lauren Barrett, Cason Barrett, Jennifer Williamson and Cynthia Williamson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Loy Thomas
NEW HOLLAND - Loy Bascom Thomas, 92, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Limestone Heritage Nursing Home, following an extended illness.
Born December 12, 1916, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Lee Thomas. He was a retired textile employee from New Holland Mills, served in the United States Army during World War II, and was of Baptist. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Una Bell Thomas; and son, Ken Thomas. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, loved ones stated.
Survived include sons and daughters-in-laws, Doug and Shirley Thomas, Gainesville, Ron and Sandra Thomas, Sautee; grandsons, Kevin Thomas, Lula, Devon Thomas, Gainesville; granddaughter and husband, Lisa and Matt Martin, Flowery Branch; great-grandsons, Noah and Mason Martin, both of Flowery Branch.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 24, 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born December 12, 1916, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Lee Thomas. He was a retired textile employee from New Holland Mills, served in the United States Army during World War II, and was of Baptist. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Una Bell Thomas; and son, Ken Thomas. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, loved ones stated.
Survived include sons and daughters-in-laws, Doug and Shirley Thomas, Gainesville, Ron and Sandra Thomas, Sautee; grandsons, Kevin Thomas, Lula, Devon Thomas, Gainesville; granddaughter and husband, Lisa and Matt Martin, Flowery Branch; great-grandsons, Noah and Mason Martin, both of Flowery Branch.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 24, 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Herman Baugh
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Herman Crawford Baugh, 91, passed away January 19, 2009, in Birmingham, Ala., where he resided since 2001.
He was born November 7, 1917, in Lula, the son of the late Arthur Herman and Zadie Church Baugh. After his mother died in the Flu Epidemic of 1918, he was reared by his grandmother, Mary A. Cagle Baugh in the New Holland Community of Gainesville, GA. Mr. Baugh was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force during World War II and was stationed in China with The Flying Tigers. He also served in the Korean War until he was discharged, at which time he remained in the Reserves. After graduation from the University of Georgia, he taught in Hall County, Military Dependants School in Turkey for two years, and later in Athens, and Lexington. After retiring from teaching, he was activated in the military and served several years as a chaplain's assistant at several bases. Mr. Baugh retired as a Sr. Master Sergeant with 24 years service.
As a civilian, he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at New Holland, Oconee Heights and East Athens Baptist churches. He was a member of the East Athens Civitan Club and of the Golden K. Kiwanis Club in Oxford. He attended Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Oxford until he moved to Birmingham.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Baugh; and brothers, Elmer, Arthur Jr. and Hoyt Baugh.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Seagraves Baugh; sisters, Pauline B. Boddie, Guntersville, Ala. and Joyce Hughes, Laurel, Miss.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens with the Revs. Mike Boatfield and Don Leaptrott officiating. Burial was in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tom Patton, William Adams, David Seagraves, Donnie Seagraves.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born November 7, 1917, in Lula, the son of the late Arthur Herman and Zadie Church Baugh. After his mother died in the Flu Epidemic of 1918, he was reared by his grandmother, Mary A. Cagle Baugh in the New Holland Community of Gainesville, GA. Mr. Baugh was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force during World War II and was stationed in China with The Flying Tigers. He also served in the Korean War until he was discharged, at which time he remained in the Reserves. After graduation from the University of Georgia, he taught in Hall County, Military Dependants School in Turkey for two years, and later in Athens, and Lexington. After retiring from teaching, he was activated in the military and served several years as a chaplain's assistant at several bases. Mr. Baugh retired as a Sr. Master Sergeant with 24 years service.
As a civilian, he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at New Holland, Oconee Heights and East Athens Baptist churches. He was a member of the East Athens Civitan Club and of the Golden K. Kiwanis Club in Oxford. He attended Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Oxford until he moved to Birmingham.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Baugh; and brothers, Elmer, Arthur Jr. and Hoyt Baugh.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Seagraves Baugh; sisters, Pauline B. Boddie, Guntersville, Ala. and Joyce Hughes, Laurel, Miss.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens with the Revs. Mike Boatfield and Don Leaptrott officiating. Burial was in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tom Patton, William Adams, David Seagraves, Donnie Seagraves.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Slim’ Holbrooks
MT. AIRY – William Andrew “Slim” Holbrooks, 84, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Oconee, S.C., on April 28, 1924, he was the son of the late Alex Andrew and Minnie Gertrude Holbrooks. He was retired from Habersham Metal Products and was Baptist. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved ones stated. Mr. Holbrooks was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Stamey; brothers, Junior Holbrooks, Winford Holbrooks; and great-grandson, Cody Holbrooks.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ellene Smith Holbrooks, Mt. Airy; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Tommy Taylor, Dot and Ricky Taylor, all of Demorest, Margaret and John Lockman, Mt. Airy, and Lorene and Cliff Case, Clarkesville; son and fiancé, Lee Holbrooks and Pam Stone, Mt. Airy; brothers, Raymond Holbrooks, Baldwin, and Billy Holbrooks, Demorest; sister, Mary Ruth Stephens, Demorest; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 23, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Phillips and Newton Phillips officiating. Burial was in Hazel Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Oconee, S.C., on April 28, 1924, he was the son of the late Alex Andrew and Minnie Gertrude Holbrooks. He was retired from Habersham Metal Products and was Baptist. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved ones stated. Mr. Holbrooks was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Stamey; brothers, Junior Holbrooks, Winford Holbrooks; and great-grandson, Cody Holbrooks.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ellene Smith Holbrooks, Mt. Airy; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Tommy Taylor, Dot and Ricky Taylor, all of Demorest, Margaret and John Lockman, Mt. Airy, and Lorene and Cliff Case, Clarkesville; son and fiancé, Lee Holbrooks and Pam Stone, Mt. Airy; brothers, Raymond Holbrooks, Baldwin, and Billy Holbrooks, Demorest; sister, Mary Ruth Stephens, Demorest; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 23, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Phillips and Newton Phillips officiating. Burial was in Hazel Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Jennie Lou Poole
BANKS COUNTY - Jennie Lou Bellamy Poole, 84, died Monday, January 19, 2009, at BJC Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on January 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Randolph and Myrtie Osborn Bellamy. She was retired from Short’s Manufacturing and was a lifetime member of Nail’s Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and was an avid crossword puzzle worker, loved ones added. Mrs. Poole was preceded in death by her husband, John Bruce Poole; sister, Elise Ward; and brother, Lloyd Bellamy.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Aaron, Toccoa; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Poole, Roger and Alice Pool, all of Toccoa, Ralph Poole, Atlanta; Larry and Bernice Poole, Alto; sisters, Evelyn Frady and Shirley Merck, both of Gainesville, and Thelma Williams, Cornelia; brothers, Ralph Bellamy, Carnesville, and Harold Bellamy, Gainesville; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, from Nail’s Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Harold Rogers and Roy Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with the Rev. Duane Eller officiating. Mrs. Poole will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday to lie in state until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. The family is at the residence.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County on January 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Randolph and Myrtie Osborn Bellamy. She was retired from Short’s Manufacturing and was a lifetime member of Nail’s Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and was an avid crossword puzzle worker, loved ones added. Mrs. Poole was preceded in death by her husband, John Bruce Poole; sister, Elise Ward; and brother, Lloyd Bellamy.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Aaron, Toccoa; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Poole, Roger and Alice Pool, all of Toccoa, Ralph Poole, Atlanta; Larry and Bernice Poole, Alto; sisters, Evelyn Frady and Shirley Merck, both of Gainesville, and Thelma Williams, Cornelia; brothers, Ralph Bellamy, Carnesville, and Harold Bellamy, Gainesville; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, from Nail’s Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Harold Rogers and Roy Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with the Rev. Duane Eller officiating. Mrs. Poole will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday to lie in state until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. The family is at the residence.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. C. Roy Smith
MARTIN – Rev. C. Roy Smith, 75, died Thursday, January 8, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Franklin County on May 30, 1933, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Eulala Cox Smith. He was a 1950 graduate of Lavonia High School, attended Georgia Southwestern College, Atlanta Division, the University of Georgia, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He had worked for the Georgia Secretary of State. He was an ordained Baptist Minister and served for over 50 years pastoring churches in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. He was ordained into the ministry at the Martin Baptist Church in 1958, pastored Providence Baptist Church in Clarkesville, Tiger Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Pinehurst Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avery, Hunter’s Creek Baptist Church, Pendergrass Baptist Church, and retired from Old Liberty Baptist Church and Rock Springs Baptist Church. He served several churches as interim pastor during his retirement, including Cross Roads Baptist Church, Hunter’s Creek Baptist Church, and Rock Springs Baptist Church. He had been a loyal employee of Ginn Funeral Home for the past 33 years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a Master Mason and member of Grove Lodge #652. He was a member of the Rock Spring Baptist Church.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Charles Smith; and brothers, Howard Smith, Herschel Smith and Walter Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Burgess Smith; son, Nathan Smith, Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Sharon and Kurt Hansen, Loganville, and Susan Smith, Martin; grandchildren, Grace McCurry, Hans and T.J. Hansen, and Grant Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ruth and Jones South, Martin; and an aunt, Louise Cox, Anderson, S.C.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 11, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. David Wilson, Bill Evans and Bobby Jones officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Smith, Doyle Smith, Travis McFarlin, Bruce Elrod, Amos Sutherland, Kurt Hansen, Mrs. Don Hadden and Mrs. Lamar Kitchens. Honorary pallbearers were pastor friends and member of Rock Spring Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Springs Baptist Church, c/o Linda Haley, 882 Cleveland Mill Rd., Hartwell, Ga. 30643.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on May 30, 1933, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Eulala Cox Smith. He was a 1950 graduate of Lavonia High School, attended Georgia Southwestern College, Atlanta Division, the University of Georgia, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He had worked for the Georgia Secretary of State. He was an ordained Baptist Minister and served for over 50 years pastoring churches in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. He was ordained into the ministry at the Martin Baptist Church in 1958, pastored Providence Baptist Church in Clarkesville, Tiger Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Pinehurst Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avery, Hunter’s Creek Baptist Church, Pendergrass Baptist Church, and retired from Old Liberty Baptist Church and Rock Springs Baptist Church. He served several churches as interim pastor during his retirement, including Cross Roads Baptist Church, Hunter’s Creek Baptist Church, and Rock Springs Baptist Church. He had been a loyal employee of Ginn Funeral Home for the past 33 years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a Master Mason and member of Grove Lodge #652. He was a member of the Rock Spring Baptist Church.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Charles Smith; and brothers, Howard Smith, Herschel Smith and Walter Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Burgess Smith; son, Nathan Smith, Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Sharon and Kurt Hansen, Loganville, and Susan Smith, Martin; grandchildren, Grace McCurry, Hans and T.J. Hansen, and Grant Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ruth and Jones South, Martin; and an aunt, Louise Cox, Anderson, S.C.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 11, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. David Wilson, Bill Evans and Bobby Jones officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Smith, Doyle Smith, Travis McFarlin, Bruce Elrod, Amos Sutherland, Kurt Hansen, Mrs. Don Hadden and Mrs. Lamar Kitchens. Honorary pallbearers were pastor friends and member of Rock Spring Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock Springs Baptist Church, c/o Linda Haley, 882 Cleveland Mill Rd., Hartwell, Ga. 30643.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie Grizzle
GAINESVILLE - Ronnie Winfred Grizzle, 48, died Monday, January 19, 2009, following a sudden illness.
Born December 22, 1960, in Gainesville, he was the son of Junior Winfred Grizzle and Ila Mae Smith Grizzle of Gainesville and lived all his life in Hall County. He was an Associate Pastor at Oakwood Church of God, where he was instrumental in designing the sanctuary and other new additions of the church. He taught the adult Sunday school class and trained workers for the church. He was a worship leader and was an advocate in visiting the sick, and loved Oakwood Church of God, where he gave much of his time and services for the work of the Lord.
Mr. Grizzle was preceded in death by his two children.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife of 21 1/2 years, Tammy Grizzle, Gainesville; son, Kyle Grizzle, Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law Pastor Michael and Angela Grizzle, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Steve Lott, Humble, Texas, Lisa and Ricky Marlow, Gainesville, Angie and Mark Vandiver, Lula; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Grady and Linda Roberts, Gainesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janet and Jack Crowder, Gainesville, Christy and Scott Cramer, Dawsonville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joey and Connie Roberts of Gainesville, Freddy and Teresa Roberts, Gainesville; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Oakwood Church of God on Wednesday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Michael Grizzle, the Revs. Mark Vandiver, Jerry Reynolds and Zach Watson will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday, January 19 and 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born December 22, 1960, in Gainesville, he was the son of Junior Winfred Grizzle and Ila Mae Smith Grizzle of Gainesville and lived all his life in Hall County. He was an Associate Pastor at Oakwood Church of God, where he was instrumental in designing the sanctuary and other new additions of the church. He taught the adult Sunday school class and trained workers for the church. He was a worship leader and was an advocate in visiting the sick, and loved Oakwood Church of God, where he gave much of his time and services for the work of the Lord.
Mr. Grizzle was preceded in death by his two children.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife of 21 1/2 years, Tammy Grizzle, Gainesville; son, Kyle Grizzle, Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law Pastor Michael and Angela Grizzle, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Steve Lott, Humble, Texas, Lisa and Ricky Marlow, Gainesville, Angie and Mark Vandiver, Lula; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Grady and Linda Roberts, Gainesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janet and Jack Crowder, Gainesville, Christy and Scott Cramer, Dawsonville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joey and Connie Roberts of Gainesville, Freddy and Teresa Roberts, Gainesville; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Oakwood Church of God on Wednesday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Michael Grizzle, the Revs. Mark Vandiver, Jerry Reynolds and Zach Watson will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday, January 19 and 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Johnny Brock
ALTO – Johnny Gordon Brock, 53, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Floyd J. Brock and the late Lucy Robinson Brock. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include sons, Chris Brock, Mt. Airy, Jeremy Brock, Alto; daughter, Carla Ayers, Alto; brother, Bobby Brock, Maysville; sisters, Gladys Croy and May Belle Brock, both of Commerce, Carrina Gailey, Homer; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. John Mark Hunter and Stanley O’Kelley officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Floyd J. Brock and the late Lucy Robinson Brock. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include sons, Chris Brock, Mt. Airy, Jeremy Brock, Alto; daughter, Carla Ayers, Alto; brother, Bobby Brock, Maysville; sisters, Gladys Croy and May Belle Brock, both of Commerce, Carrina Gailey, Homer; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. John Mark Hunter and Stanley O’Kelley officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
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