ELBERTON – James “Jake” Thomas Conwell, 82, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Elbert County Memorial Hospital.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Alvin and Ruby Mae Lord Conwell. He was a member and deacon of Doves Creek Baptist Church, a United States Army veteran serving in World War II, and owner and operator of Jake’s Custom Crafts. Mr. Conwell was preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Conwell; and sister, Ollie Mae Poss.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Baggett Conwell; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Sherry Conwell, Ila, Larry and Pat Conwell, Monroe; daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Steve Baughcum, Lexington, N.C.; sister, Louise Conwell Sims, Bogart; step-children, John and Martha Baggett, Woodruff, S.C., and Connie and Stan Morse, Watkinsville; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 30, at Doves Creek Baptist Church with Marshall Tribble, and the Revs. Ray Jenkins and Douglas Huff officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Baughcum, Mark Garner, Stanley Morse III, Zach Durden, Joshua T. Conwell and Brad Fielding.
Memorial contributions may be made to Doves Creek Baptist Church.
Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, was in charge of arrangements.
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‘W.W.’ Culbertson
DANIELSVILLE – Woodrow Wilson “W.W.” Culbertson, 90, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Tom and Lettie Jane Fitzpatrick Culbertson. He was the last survivor of eleven siblings.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Elaine Culbertson, Danielsville; granddaughter and spouse, Sherri and Greg Sutton, Dalton; great-grandchildren, Christa and Caitlyn.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 29, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial will be in Ila Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Tom and Lettie Jane Fitzpatrick Culbertson. He was the last survivor of eleven siblings.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Elaine Culbertson, Danielsville; granddaughter and spouse, Sherri and Greg Sutton, Dalton; great-grandchildren, Christa and Caitlyn.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 29, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial will be in Ila Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Red’ Casper
DANIELSVILLE – W.G. “Red” Casper, 73, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late James Truman and Cora Maudeen Jackson Casper. He was the manager of the Magnolia Station in Athens for a number of years.
Survivors include daughters, Paula Caudell, Danielsville, and Wendy Daniel, Colbert; sons, Mark Rice, Jeff Rice and Grayson Casper, all of Danielsville; sister, Ann Finch, Athens; brother, Gene Casper, Nicholson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. David Carey officiating. Burial will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late James Truman and Cora Maudeen Jackson Casper. He was the manager of the Magnolia Station in Athens for a number of years.
Survivors include daughters, Paula Caudell, Danielsville, and Wendy Daniel, Colbert; sons, Mark Rice, Jeff Rice and Grayson Casper, all of Danielsville; sister, Ann Finch, Athens; brother, Gene Casper, Nicholson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. David Carey officiating. Burial will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Okel Dawson
DANIELSVILLE - Okel Dawson, honored World War II Veteran, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Danielsville on Monday, December 29, 2008, of service related causes.
He was 90 years old and happy to spend Christmas with his wife, Gennis Dawson; son, Kerry Dawson, daughter, Marsha Richmond; grandchildren, Danielle Nelson, Jared Dawson and Conor Dawson; great-grandchildren Skyler, Dawson and Taylor Nelson; and a great-grandchild due next summer to Jared and Carla (Piazza) Dawson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Iva Dawson, as well as sisters, Virginia Westfall and Wanda Dawson. He was born in Upshur County, W. Va. Mr. Dawson joined the US Navy in 1939 and served on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown helping in supplying wartime Britain. After Pearl Harbor, he went to the Pacific on the USS Cimarron where he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. Chief Dawson participated in the Halsey-Doolittle, Wake Island and Truk Island Raids, as well as the Guadacanal-Tulagi Landings, the New Georgia Occupation and the Battle of Midway. He also served in the Gilbert, Marshall, Marianna and Palau Operations. On May 15, 1996, he was honored at the Pentagon with a naval citation for service on the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo in April of 1942. After the war, Okel and Gennis Dawson were married in Ohio where he began machine work before the family moved to Homestead, Fla.
Over more than thirty years, Mr. Dawson worked at Homestead Air Force Base, Aerojet General (space program), and retired from International Paper Corporation. After retirement, he worked part time for Southern Packaging until Hurricane Andrew in 1992 caused a move near family in Watkinsville. Gennis continues to reside in Danielsville, attending the Danielsville United Methodist Church, while her great-grandchildren attend public schools in Madison County.
Okel and Gennis Dawson were married for 63 years. He was a dear father and grandfather, a great friend known for gentle ways and entertaining conversation, and a valued colleague who will be missed, loved ones stated.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the Union Methodist Church in Upshur County, W. Va., with burial in the adjacent Mount Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Union Cemetery Fund, c/o J. Tallman, Route 2, Box 271, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
He was 90 years old and happy to spend Christmas with his wife, Gennis Dawson; son, Kerry Dawson, daughter, Marsha Richmond; grandchildren, Danielle Nelson, Jared Dawson and Conor Dawson; great-grandchildren Skyler, Dawson and Taylor Nelson; and a great-grandchild due next summer to Jared and Carla (Piazza) Dawson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Iva Dawson, as well as sisters, Virginia Westfall and Wanda Dawson. He was born in Upshur County, W. Va. Mr. Dawson joined the US Navy in 1939 and served on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown helping in supplying wartime Britain. After Pearl Harbor, he went to the Pacific on the USS Cimarron where he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. Chief Dawson participated in the Halsey-Doolittle, Wake Island and Truk Island Raids, as well as the Guadacanal-Tulagi Landings, the New Georgia Occupation and the Battle of Midway. He also served in the Gilbert, Marshall, Marianna and Palau Operations. On May 15, 1996, he was honored at the Pentagon with a naval citation for service on the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo in April of 1942. After the war, Okel and Gennis Dawson were married in Ohio where he began machine work before the family moved to Homestead, Fla.
Over more than thirty years, Mr. Dawson worked at Homestead Air Force Base, Aerojet General (space program), and retired from International Paper Corporation. After retirement, he worked part time for Southern Packaging until Hurricane Andrew in 1992 caused a move near family in Watkinsville. Gennis continues to reside in Danielsville, attending the Danielsville United Methodist Church, while her great-grandchildren attend public schools in Madison County.
Okel and Gennis Dawson were married for 63 years. He was a dear father and grandfather, a great friend known for gentle ways and entertaining conversation, and a valued colleague who will be missed, loved ones stated.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the Union Methodist Church in Upshur County, W. Va., with burial in the adjacent Mount Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Union Cemetery Fund, c/o J. Tallman, Route 2, Box 271, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Edna Allen
MARTIN – Edna Merle Adams Allen, 81, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at her residence.
Born on February 16, 1927, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late O.L. and Willie Mae Evans Adams. She was retired from Tugaloo State Park after 20 years of faithful service, and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Allen; brother, Herman Adams; and sister, Sally Irvin.
Survivors include children, Diane and Eddie Hart, Stanley Allen, Deborah and Melvin Powers, and Wayne and Delores Allen; grandchildren, Melanie Leonard, Chris Allen, Chad Hart, Angie Shedd, Kenny Powers and Larissa Garner; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Courtney, Andrew, Grace, Hope, Christian, Elizabeth, Emma, Katherine, Brannon, Brian, Matt and Stacy; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Aurelia Drake, Andrew Adams, Branson Adams, Bill Adams, Rebecca Gunnin, and Eleanor Fitzpatrick; and very special loved ones, Gail Allen and Sandra Allen.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 24, at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. David Gilliland officiating. Burial was in the Lavonia City cemetery.
Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born on February 16, 1927, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late O.L. and Willie Mae Evans Adams. She was retired from Tugaloo State Park after 20 years of faithful service, and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Allen; brother, Herman Adams; and sister, Sally Irvin.
Survivors include children, Diane and Eddie Hart, Stanley Allen, Deborah and Melvin Powers, and Wayne and Delores Allen; grandchildren, Melanie Leonard, Chris Allen, Chad Hart, Angie Shedd, Kenny Powers and Larissa Garner; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Courtney, Andrew, Grace, Hope, Christian, Elizabeth, Emma, Katherine, Brannon, Brian, Matt and Stacy; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Aurelia Drake, Andrew Adams, Branson Adams, Bill Adams, Rebecca Gunnin, and Eleanor Fitzpatrick; and very special loved ones, Gail Allen and Sandra Allen.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 24, at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. David Gilliland officiating. Burial was in the Lavonia City cemetery.
Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
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‘Guy’ Hart
COLBERT – Giles A. “Guy” Hart, 94, died Saturday, January 24, 2009, at his residence.
Born on June 18, 1914, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Homer C. and Josie Johnson Hart. He was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church, member and past master of John H. Jones Masonic Lodge, and was retired from Transcontinental Pipeline.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Hazel Hart, Danielsville; daughters and son-in-law, Guynelle and Rufus McElroy, Hull, and Linda Rodriques, Colbert; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 26, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Fuller officiating. Burial was in Moon’s Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike McElroy, Ricky McElroy, Max Peck, Chris Peck, Guy Hart, Joe Hart, Matthew Hart, and C.J. Rodrigues.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born on June 18, 1914, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Homer C. and Josie Johnson Hart. He was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church, member and past master of John H. Jones Masonic Lodge, and was retired from Transcontinental Pipeline.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Hazel Hart, Danielsville; daughters and son-in-law, Guynelle and Rufus McElroy, Hull, and Linda Rodriques, Colbert; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 26, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Fuller officiating. Burial was in Moon’s Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike McElroy, Ricky McElroy, Max Peck, Chris Peck, Guy Hart, Joe Hart, Matthew Hart, and C.J. Rodrigues.
Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Fay Holland
ROYSTON – Fay Holland, 96, formerly of Bowersville, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
Born on October 9, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin M. and Electa Walters Holland. Miss Holland was a retired educator with the Franklin County School System for 38 years, with 35 years in the Lavonia Elementary School. She was a member of the Franklin County Retired Educator Association, member of N.R.T.A., and former member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was a member of the Bowersville Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years, and was a member of the W.M.U. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include nephews, Ben Johnson, Deland, Tenn., Dale Holland, Chapin, S.C., and Jack Holland, Grayson; nieces, Mary Sue Shumolis, Canton, N.C., Betty H. Jackson, LaGrange, Jean Keenan, Shelby, N.C.; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev Connie Ivester officiating. Burial was in the Bowersville City Cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
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Born on October 9, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin M. and Electa Walters Holland. Miss Holland was a retired educator with the Franklin County School System for 38 years, with 35 years in the Lavonia Elementary School. She was a member of the Franklin County Retired Educator Association, member of N.R.T.A., and former member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was a member of the Bowersville Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years, and was a member of the W.M.U. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include nephews, Ben Johnson, Deland, Tenn., Dale Holland, Chapin, S.C., and Jack Holland, Grayson; nieces, Mary Sue Shumolis, Canton, N.C., Betty H. Jackson, LaGrange, Jean Keenan, Shelby, N.C.; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev Connie Ivester officiating. Burial was in the Bowersville City Cemetery.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
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Fred Compton
COMER - Fred Watson Compton, 87, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009, surrounded by his loved ones in the home in which he was born.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Webster G. “Boss” Compton and Mazelle Lord Compton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Dobbs Compton; brothers, Rabun Compton, Rufus Compton; sisters, Glennie Wood, Grace Threlkeld; daughter-in-law: Rhonda Compton. He was retired after 34 years of service with Transcontinental Pipeline Company, was an active lifetime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and his passion was farming the land in which he grew up as a child, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his children, Paula (Mark) Threlkeld, Tracey (Kerry) Bakker, Charlie Compton; grandchildren, Clay Compton, Randy (Crystal) Compton, Cody (Nicole) Compton, Taylor Bakker, Katy Bakker; and great-granddaughter, Marlee Compton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 24, at 2 P.M. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. James F. Creason and Ronnie Moon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clay Compton, Randy Compton, Cody Threlkeld, Phil Thomas, Grady Threlkeld and Jim Threlkeld. Honorary pallbearers will be James Cooper, Dean Wade, Ellis Rhoden, John Reed, Dennis Wood, Glenn Wood, Hugh Dorsey Compton and Aubrey Thomas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oak Grave Baptist Church Building Fund, 9585 Highway 172, Comer, GA 30629.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Webster G. “Boss” Compton and Mazelle Lord Compton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Dobbs Compton; brothers, Rabun Compton, Rufus Compton; sisters, Glennie Wood, Grace Threlkeld; daughter-in-law: Rhonda Compton. He was retired after 34 years of service with Transcontinental Pipeline Company, was an active lifetime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and his passion was farming the land in which he grew up as a child, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his children, Paula (Mark) Threlkeld, Tracey (Kerry) Bakker, Charlie Compton; grandchildren, Clay Compton, Randy (Crystal) Compton, Cody (Nicole) Compton, Taylor Bakker, Katy Bakker; and great-granddaughter, Marlee Compton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 24, at 2 P.M. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. James F. Creason and Ronnie Moon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clay Compton, Randy Compton, Cody Threlkeld, Phil Thomas, Grady Threlkeld and Jim Threlkeld. Honorary pallbearers will be James Cooper, Dean Wade, Ellis Rhoden, John Reed, Dennis Wood, Glenn Wood, Hugh Dorsey Compton and Aubrey Thomas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oak Grave Baptist Church Building Fund, 9585 Highway 172, Comer, GA 30629.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
'Nan' Forester
ROYSTON - Frances "Nan" Scarboro Forester, 79, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Born in Franklin County on September 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James Oscar and Mary Moon Scarboro. She worked as a seamstress in the garment industry in Royston and Carnesville during the 1950s and 1960s, and worked at home as a daycare provider for many children during the 1970's. She retired from Life Springs Resources (formerly Advocate Press) after 10 years of service. The love and care she gave to everyone she encountered made a great impact on countless lives, loved ones added. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Forester was a member of the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Forester; grandson, Keith Smith; brothers, O.B. Scarboro, Eldridge Scarboro and Jimmy Scarborough; and a sister, Blondine Settlemyre.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Roger B. Smith, Debra and Benjamin Grizzle, all of Royston; grandchildren, David Smith, Gordon Grizzle and Tyler Grizzle; brother, Walter Scarborough, China Grove, N.C.; sisters, Lucille Forrester, Carnesville, Evangeline Callaway, Royston, and Mary Jane Beard, Elberton; adopted children, R.C. Bentley, Dallas, N.C., Vonnie Brown and Darlene Leard, both of Bowersville, A.B. Bentley, Concord, N.C., and H.T. Bentley, Miami, Fla.; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 22, at the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Revs. Bert Synan, Gary Osteen and John Ingham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 A.M. Thursday Morning.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on September 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James Oscar and Mary Moon Scarboro. She worked as a seamstress in the garment industry in Royston and Carnesville during the 1950s and 1960s, and worked at home as a daycare provider for many children during the 1970's. She retired from Life Springs Resources (formerly Advocate Press) after 10 years of service. The love and care she gave to everyone she encountered made a great impact on countless lives, loved ones added. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Forester was a member of the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Forester; grandson, Keith Smith; brothers, O.B. Scarboro, Eldridge Scarboro and Jimmy Scarborough; and a sister, Blondine Settlemyre.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Roger B. Smith, Debra and Benjamin Grizzle, all of Royston; grandchildren, David Smith, Gordon Grizzle and Tyler Grizzle; brother, Walter Scarborough, China Grove, N.C.; sisters, Lucille Forrester, Carnesville, Evangeline Callaway, Royston, and Mary Jane Beard, Elberton; adopted children, R.C. Bentley, Dallas, N.C., Vonnie Brown and Darlene Leard, both of Bowersville, A.B. Bentley, Concord, N.C., and H.T. Bentley, Miami, Fla.; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 22, at the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Revs. Bert Synan, Gary Osteen and John Ingham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 A.M. Thursday Morning.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
James Simmons
MADISON - James Simmons, Jr., 77, died Saturday, January 17, 2009.
A native of Fairmount, he was a son of the late Mary McCallum and James Thomas Simmons, Sr., and was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice Simmons.
In 1961, he began working at Athens Seed Company and continued until 1978, at which time he became co-owner. Until the time of his death, Mr. Simmons continued to work at Athens Seed Lawn and Garden in Watkinsville. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Simmons; children, Heather Simmons, Greshamville, James Thomas Simmons, III and wife, Carol, Carlton; brother, John Simmons, Commerce,; sister, Esther Ruth Simmons, Smyrna; grandson, James Thomas Simmons, IV; great-grandson, James Thomas Simmons, V; and longtime business partner, James Willis.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with the Rev. Wayne Powers and Dr. Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial will be private. Employees of Athens Seed Company served as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
Memorials contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice or Georgia Seedsman Association.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Fairmount, he was a son of the late Mary McCallum and James Thomas Simmons, Sr., and was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice Simmons.
In 1961, he began working at Athens Seed Company and continued until 1978, at which time he became co-owner. Until the time of his death, Mr. Simmons continued to work at Athens Seed Lawn and Garden in Watkinsville. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Simmons; children, Heather Simmons, Greshamville, James Thomas Simmons, III and wife, Carol, Carlton; brother, John Simmons, Commerce,; sister, Esther Ruth Simmons, Smyrna; grandson, James Thomas Simmons, IV; great-grandson, James Thomas Simmons, V; and longtime business partner, James Willis.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with the Rev. Wayne Powers and Dr. Sammy Simmons officiating. Burial will be private. Employees of Athens Seed Company served as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
Memorials contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice or Georgia Seedsman Association.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
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