JEFFERSON - Noel Dean Hutchins, 50, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at St Mary's Hospital in Athens.
He was born in Winder and served four years in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stevie Hutchins; and stepfather, Marty Robinson. Noel's passions included playing the guitar, hunting, fishing, camping, and the Georgia Bulldogs. He also loved to cook for his family and friends.
Survivors in addition to his mother, Saralyn Robinson, include his father and stepmother, Larry and Nell Hutchins; daughter, Madison Gibson; significant other, Kim Strickland; sister, Amy Flint and her Husband Rick; and niece and nephews, Anna, Dalton, Tucker, and Bryson Flint.
Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 6, from the Chapel at Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson with the Rev. Russ Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Jackson County
'Jim' Morgan (09-30-18)
COMMERCE - James Nelson "Jim" Morgan, 67, died Sunday, September 30, 2018, at his residence.
Mr. Morgan was born in Dayton, Tenn., the son of Maxine Owens Carson of Commerce and the late Robert J. Morgan. He was the owner of Commerce Pawn and Jewelry.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Peck officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from noon until 2 p.m. prior to the services.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Morgan was born in Dayton, Tenn., the son of Maxine Owens Carson of Commerce and the late Robert J. Morgan. He was the owner of Commerce Pawn and Jewelry.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Peck officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from noon until 2 p.m. prior to the services.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Norris (09-27-18)
JEFFERSON - Charles Henry Norris, 70, passed away peacefully at residence with his loving family by his side on Thursday, September, 27, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Charles was born January 4, 1948, in the West Robbins community of Scott County, Tenn., the son of the late Lester Lee Norris and Reeda Jeffers Norris. He enjoyed talking about the old times, which always took him home to Tennessee, and he was always cheerful and happy, and full of stories that was certain to make everyone around laugh. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Diane Marie Norris; their daughter, Regina Eileen Norris; a brother, Lloyd Lee Norris; niece, Michele Lance; three nephews, Rondy Sexton, Brad Norris, and Greg Brown; sister-in-law, Loretta Norris.
Survivors include his children, (Charlie) Charles Burton Norris and wife, Christina, Auburn, Ga., Rebecca Lynn Mercer, Jefferson, and Rachel Renee Massey, who was also his caregiver as he battled cancer, and husband Jason, whom he loved like a son, of Auburn; two grandsons, Trey and Ryan; seven granddaughters, Samantha and husband Wesley, Lauren, Katlyn and fiancé Frank, Kaycee, Kathryn, Allie and Nora; a very special great-granddaughter, Karlee and special great grandson, James; four brothers, Ondus Norris, Jamestown, Tenn., James Harrison (JH) Norris, Jefferson, Lester Wayne Norris and wife Sheila, Helenwood, Tenn., and Lowell Norris, Monroe, Ga.; four sisters, Virginia Faye Styles and husband Reese, Cumming, Ga., Linda Jefferson and husband Joe, Kathleen Barlett, and Sandra Seckel and husband Bill, all of Jefferson; mother-in-law, Mary Schneider, Michigan; brother-in-law, Joe Schneider, Michigan; sister-in-law, JoAn Drake, Virginia; very special friends, Mike Johnson and Tony Bennett; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends; and a very special hospice nurse, Lori Scott.
Mr. Norris's wishes were cremation. The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later time.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford.
Charles was born January 4, 1948, in the West Robbins community of Scott County, Tenn., the son of the late Lester Lee Norris and Reeda Jeffers Norris. He enjoyed talking about the old times, which always took him home to Tennessee, and he was always cheerful and happy, and full of stories that was certain to make everyone around laugh. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Diane Marie Norris; their daughter, Regina Eileen Norris; a brother, Lloyd Lee Norris; niece, Michele Lance; three nephews, Rondy Sexton, Brad Norris, and Greg Brown; sister-in-law, Loretta Norris.
Survivors include his children, (Charlie) Charles Burton Norris and wife, Christina, Auburn, Ga., Rebecca Lynn Mercer, Jefferson, and Rachel Renee Massey, who was also his caregiver as he battled cancer, and husband Jason, whom he loved like a son, of Auburn; two grandsons, Trey and Ryan; seven granddaughters, Samantha and husband Wesley, Lauren, Katlyn and fiancé Frank, Kaycee, Kathryn, Allie and Nora; a very special great-granddaughter, Karlee and special great grandson, James; four brothers, Ondus Norris, Jamestown, Tenn., James Harrison (JH) Norris, Jefferson, Lester Wayne Norris and wife Sheila, Helenwood, Tenn., and Lowell Norris, Monroe, Ga.; four sisters, Virginia Faye Styles and husband Reese, Cumming, Ga., Linda Jefferson and husband Joe, Kathleen Barlett, and Sandra Seckel and husband Bill, all of Jefferson; mother-in-law, Mary Schneider, Michigan; brother-in-law, Joe Schneider, Michigan; sister-in-law, JoAn Drake, Virginia; very special friends, Mike Johnson and Tony Bennett; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends; and a very special hospice nurse, Lori Scott.
Mr. Norris's wishes were cremation. The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later time.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford.
Patricia Shirley (09-28-18)
JEFFERSON - Patricia Cain Shirley, 64 entered into rest Friday, September 28, 2018.
Mrs. Shirley was born in Winder, the daughter of the late Howard and Nellie Hall Cain and was the secretary of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Shirley was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Buster" Shirley; daughter, Bess Adams and her husband Cedric; a son, Ben Shirley and his wife Jessica; and grandchildren, Gradeigh, Lucy, Ayden, Lucas, Isaac, Charlie and Cora.
Memorial services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, October 5, from the Bethany United Methodist Church with Pastor Ross Wheeler, Justin Safely and Chris Shirley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12 prior to the service in the Bethany United Methodist Church Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Pat to the Bethany UMC Renewal Project, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, or to the Damascus Road Recovery, Inc., P.O. Box 1555 Covington, Georgia 30015.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Shirley was born in Winder, the daughter of the late Howard and Nellie Hall Cain and was the secretary of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Shirley was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Buster" Shirley; daughter, Bess Adams and her husband Cedric; a son, Ben Shirley and his wife Jessica; and grandchildren, Gradeigh, Lucy, Ayden, Lucas, Isaac, Charlie and Cora.
Memorial services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, October 5, from the Bethany United Methodist Church with Pastor Ross Wheeler, Justin Safely and Chris Shirley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12 prior to the service in the Bethany United Methodist Church Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Pat to the Bethany UMC Renewal Project, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, or to the Damascus Road Recovery, Inc., P.O. Box 1555 Covington, Georgia 30015.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Palmer Waters (09-29-18)
BARTLETT, TN - Palmer Young Waters entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning at 2:58 a.m.
His strong faith in the living God kept him all his days on the earth. In the end Palmer's mortal body failed him but that unwavering love for the truth of God has now rewarded him.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, at Family Funeral Care with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. A reception will follow services from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Family Funeral Care, Memphis, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
His strong faith in the living God kept him all his days on the earth. In the end Palmer's mortal body failed him but that unwavering love for the truth of God has now rewarded him.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, at Family Funeral Care with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. A reception will follow services from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Family Funeral Care, Memphis, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
Greta Carver (09-27-18)
MAYSVILLE - Greta Leigh Carver, 38, died Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Carver was born in Gainesville, the daughter of James Timmy Morris of Lula and LeighAnn Scales Allen (Doug) of Commerce. She was a member of River Point Community Church and was a Mary Kay Senior Sales Director.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include husband, Chris Carver, Maysville; children, Austin Payne, Chance Carver and Brynnley Carver, all of Maysville; and grandparents, Phil and Barbara Scales, St. Augustine, Fla., Ellen Parker, Commerce, and James Morris, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, September 29, at The Grove with the Revs. Kevin Mangum and Jeff Appling officiating. Interment will follow in Silver Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at The Grove.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Carver was born in Gainesville, the daughter of James Timmy Morris of Lula and LeighAnn Scales Allen (Doug) of Commerce. She was a member of River Point Community Church and was a Mary Kay Senior Sales Director.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include husband, Chris Carver, Maysville; children, Austin Payne, Chance Carver and Brynnley Carver, all of Maysville; and grandparents, Phil and Barbara Scales, St. Augustine, Fla., Ellen Parker, Commerce, and James Morris, Nicholson.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, September 29, at The Grove with the Revs. Kevin Mangum and Jeff Appling officiating. Interment will follow in Silver Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at The Grove.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Jane Coppedge Jenkins (09-24-18)
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA - Jane Coppedge Jenkins was born in Elberton, Ga. on December 1, 1931, and died in Stone Mountain, Ga., on September 24, 2018.
She was the daughter of Nell Carpenter Coppedge and William James Coppedge, Sr. She was married to O. Crawford Jenkins for 65 years. They lived in Decatur until moving to Park Springs Continuing Care Community in Stone Mountain when it opened in 2004.
Mrs. Jenkins attended public schools in Elberton and in 1949 was an honor graduate of the high school. College was postponed due to her father's illness and she enrolled in a business course. She began her career working part time after school with an architectural firm, James M. Hunt, AIA; she became office manager upon completion of her studies. After marrying and moving to Decatur, Mrs. Jenkins joined the Trust Company of Georgia, working in their trust department until expecting her son. After he entered school, she worked part time for many years in a variety of administrative support positions for Egelston Hospital, Atlanta Area Teacher Education Services based at Emory, the Georgia Fund for Independent Colleges, and Oglethorpe Power.
An active member of the Scott Boulevard Baptist Church in Decatur for 64 years, Jane enjoyed working with children's Sunday School, singing in the church choir, and participating in the Women's Missionary Union activities; she also served as the first chair for Homebound Ministries. The BYKOTA Sunday School class was a special blessing to her.
Survivors include her husband, O. Crawford Jenkins; nephews, Richard W. Raiford, Jim Jenkins, III, and J. Mat Hunt; and nieces, Pat Raiford Thomas, René Coppedge Hoogacker, Cindy Coppedge Jariell, Kaye Coppedge Mizell, Harriet Jenkins Gray, and Annie Hunt Burriss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Crawford Jenkins and his wife, Judy Lewis Jenkins; her siblings, Eleanor Coppedge Raiford and William James Coppedge, Jr.; and nephews, Thomas C. Raiford, Jr., and Howard Jenkins Hunt.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 30, at 2 p.m. in the Rutland Chapel of the First Baptist Church of Decatur (where Scott Boulevard Baptist now holds services). A reception will follow the service in the Church Parlor.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions could be made to Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, or to Park Springs Foundation, 500 Springhouse Circle, Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Nell Carpenter Coppedge and William James Coppedge, Sr. She was married to O. Crawford Jenkins for 65 years. They lived in Decatur until moving to Park Springs Continuing Care Community in Stone Mountain when it opened in 2004.
Mrs. Jenkins attended public schools in Elberton and in 1949 was an honor graduate of the high school. College was postponed due to her father's illness and she enrolled in a business course. She began her career working part time after school with an architectural firm, James M. Hunt, AIA; she became office manager upon completion of her studies. After marrying and moving to Decatur, Mrs. Jenkins joined the Trust Company of Georgia, working in their trust department until expecting her son. After he entered school, she worked part time for many years in a variety of administrative support positions for Egelston Hospital, Atlanta Area Teacher Education Services based at Emory, the Georgia Fund for Independent Colleges, and Oglethorpe Power.
An active member of the Scott Boulevard Baptist Church in Decatur for 64 years, Jane enjoyed working with children's Sunday School, singing in the church choir, and participating in the Women's Missionary Union activities; she also served as the first chair for Homebound Ministries. The BYKOTA Sunday School class was a special blessing to her.
Survivors include her husband, O. Crawford Jenkins; nephews, Richard W. Raiford, Jim Jenkins, III, and J. Mat Hunt; and nieces, Pat Raiford Thomas, René Coppedge Hoogacker, Cindy Coppedge Jariell, Kaye Coppedge Mizell, Harriet Jenkins Gray, and Annie Hunt Burriss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Crawford Jenkins and his wife, Judy Lewis Jenkins; her siblings, Eleanor Coppedge Raiford and William James Coppedge, Jr.; and nephews, Thomas C. Raiford, Jr., and Howard Jenkins Hunt.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 30, at 2 p.m. in the Rutland Chapel of the First Baptist Church of Decatur (where Scott Boulevard Baptist now holds services). A reception will follow the service in the Church Parlor.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions could be made to Scott Boulevard Baptist Church, 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, or to Park Springs Foundation, 500 Springhouse Circle, Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Braswell (09-18-18)
ATHENS - Ralph Millard Braswell, Jr., 89, died September 18, 2018, at his residence.
Born March 5, 1929, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Ralph Millard Braswell and Louise Gordy Braswell. Millard graduated from high school in 1947 at Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas, where he was a member of the "Monkey Drill" Equestrian Team, attended California Poly Tech Institute from 1947-1948, and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He served his country in the Naval Reserves from 1947-1949.
Millard began employment as a working cowboy in Wyoming, Texas, Kentucky, and Georgia from 1945-1950. In 1950, he founded R. M. Braswell Jr. Cattle Company, Inc. where he worked for over 65 years in cattle production and feedlot management, as well as all phases of cattle buying and marketing. National Geographic Magazine once featured Millard on its cover as an acrobatic young cavalryman.
A long-time member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Millard and his wife Doris taught the Pioneer Children's Fellowship Group for many years at their farm. Additionally, they hosted a multitude of Christian ministry groups from the University of Georgia and church fellowship groups throughout the Athens area. Among numerous professional memberships and affiliations, Millard was a member of the Board of Directors of the American National Cattlemen Association, president of the Georgia Livestock Association (1966-1967), director of the Gold Kist Livestock Association (1969-1970), and was named Outstanding Young Farmer of Georgia in 1956.
In addition to his wife Doris Anne Warren Braswell, survivors include his sister, Gail Braswell Hollingsworth; children, Ralph Millard Braswell III and Molly Braswell DeVivero (Hernan); stepsons, Roy Bennett (Kathie), Wesley Bennett (Jane), Warren Bennett (Wendy), and David Bennett (Lisa); two grandsons, Justin Braswell (Erin) and Matthew Braswell (Tiffany); one granddaughter, Allison Braswell Devore (Robert); four step-grandsons, Wesley Bennett, Luke Bennett, Jason Bennett, and Brandon Hatfield; four step-granddaughters, Kate Bennett Senter (Taylor), Mary Scott Bennett, and Sarah Bennett Thompson (Bryce), Meghan Bennett; two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Braswell and Tinley Braswell; two step- great-grandchildren English Senter and Acquinn Thompson; and several nieces, nephews, and many loving cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, at Smoky Water Farm located at 9767 Jefferson River Rd., Athens, GA, with the Rev. Joe Bucha, Dr. Bob McAndrew, and the Rev. Hal Farnsworth officiating. Millard will be interred beside his beloved horse Alice, and cherished German Shepherd Dogs. The family will host a "Celebration of Life" reception at the lakeside of the farm after the service.
Donations may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 2191 Mars Hill Rd., Watkinsville, GA 30677, Eagle Ranch, 5500 Union Church Rd., Flowery Branch GA 30542, or Downtown Ministries, 165 Pulaski St., Athens, GA 30601.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born March 5, 1929, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Ralph Millard Braswell and Louise Gordy Braswell. Millard graduated from high school in 1947 at Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas, where he was a member of the "Monkey Drill" Equestrian Team, attended California Poly Tech Institute from 1947-1948, and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He served his country in the Naval Reserves from 1947-1949.
Millard began employment as a working cowboy in Wyoming, Texas, Kentucky, and Georgia from 1945-1950. In 1950, he founded R. M. Braswell Jr. Cattle Company, Inc. where he worked for over 65 years in cattle production and feedlot management, as well as all phases of cattle buying and marketing. National Geographic Magazine once featured Millard on its cover as an acrobatic young cavalryman.
A long-time member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Millard and his wife Doris taught the Pioneer Children's Fellowship Group for many years at their farm. Additionally, they hosted a multitude of Christian ministry groups from the University of Georgia and church fellowship groups throughout the Athens area. Among numerous professional memberships and affiliations, Millard was a member of the Board of Directors of the American National Cattlemen Association, president of the Georgia Livestock Association (1966-1967), director of the Gold Kist Livestock Association (1969-1970), and was named Outstanding Young Farmer of Georgia in 1956.
In addition to his wife Doris Anne Warren Braswell, survivors include his sister, Gail Braswell Hollingsworth; children, Ralph Millard Braswell III and Molly Braswell DeVivero (Hernan); stepsons, Roy Bennett (Kathie), Wesley Bennett (Jane), Warren Bennett (Wendy), and David Bennett (Lisa); two grandsons, Justin Braswell (Erin) and Matthew Braswell (Tiffany); one granddaughter, Allison Braswell Devore (Robert); four step-grandsons, Wesley Bennett, Luke Bennett, Jason Bennett, and Brandon Hatfield; four step-granddaughters, Kate Bennett Senter (Taylor), Mary Scott Bennett, and Sarah Bennett Thompson (Bryce), Meghan Bennett; two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Braswell and Tinley Braswell; two step- great-grandchildren English Senter and Acquinn Thompson; and several nieces, nephews, and many loving cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, at Smoky Water Farm located at 9767 Jefferson River Rd., Athens, GA, with the Rev. Joe Bucha, Dr. Bob McAndrew, and the Rev. Hal Farnsworth officiating. Millard will be interred beside his beloved horse Alice, and cherished German Shepherd Dogs. The family will host a "Celebration of Life" reception at the lakeside of the farm after the service.
Donations may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 2191 Mars Hill Rd., Watkinsville, GA 30677, Eagle Ranch, 5500 Union Church Rd., Flowery Branch GA 30542, or Downtown Ministries, 165 Pulaski St., Athens, GA 30601.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Frank Daniel (09-20-18)
COMMERCE - Bobby Frank Daniel, 84, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at his residence.
Born on February 8, 1934, in Georgia, he was the son of the late Jesse Frank and Ruth Minish Daniel. Mr. Daniel was the owner and operator of Daniel's Garage and Auto Parts, and of the Christian denomination. He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Dusty and Miranda; and sister, Mildred Thomason.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Ann White Daniel, Commerce; sons, Raymond Daniel, Hartwell, Randy Daniel, Athens; daughter, Wanda D. Bond, Commerce; step-son, Waymon Ivester, Commerce; step-daughter, Elaine Marsh, Chattanooga, Tenn.; a number of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; sister, Betty Bennett, Ila; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 22, at Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com.
Arrangements were in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Born on February 8, 1934, in Georgia, he was the son of the late Jesse Frank and Ruth Minish Daniel. Mr. Daniel was the owner and operator of Daniel's Garage and Auto Parts, and of the Christian denomination. He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Dusty and Miranda; and sister, Mildred Thomason.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Ann White Daniel, Commerce; sons, Raymond Daniel, Hartwell, Randy Daniel, Athens; daughter, Wanda D. Bond, Commerce; step-son, Waymon Ivester, Commerce; step-daughter, Elaine Marsh, Chattanooga, Tenn.; a number of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; sister, Betty Bennett, Ila; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 22, at Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com.
Arrangements were in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
Wilson, George (09-18-18)
MAYSVILLE - George Elmon Wilson, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
He was a native of Bonnertown, Tenn., a member of Maysville Baptist Church, a 50 year 32nd Degree Mason and Member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Commerce.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Viola Golden Wilson; daughter, Karen Marie Wilson; son, Michael George Wilson; two grandsons, Stephen Prince and Danny Prince, Jr.; three brothers, Otis Wilson, Doice (Red) Wilson, and Larry Wilson; and three sisters, Rebecca Beckham, Jean Parker, and Corriene Rich.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Claudia Marston Wilson; one daughter, Linda Wilson Prince (Dan); three sons, David Wilson (Nancy), Barry Wilson (Julie), and Alan Wilson (Susan); 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Valerie Fortenberry; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home Saturday, September 22, with T. R. Williams officiating with a Masonic Service following. Interment was at Freemon Cemetery in Leoma, Tenn. Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Condolences may be sent to www.nealfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were handled by Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
He was a native of Bonnertown, Tenn., a member of Maysville Baptist Church, a 50 year 32nd Degree Mason and Member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Commerce.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Viola Golden Wilson; daughter, Karen Marie Wilson; son, Michael George Wilson; two grandsons, Stephen Prince and Danny Prince, Jr.; three brothers, Otis Wilson, Doice (Red) Wilson, and Larry Wilson; and three sisters, Rebecca Beckham, Jean Parker, and Corriene Rich.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Claudia Marston Wilson; one daughter, Linda Wilson Prince (Dan); three sons, David Wilson (Nancy), Barry Wilson (Julie), and Alan Wilson (Susan); 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Valerie Fortenberry; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home Saturday, September 22, with T. R. Williams officiating with a Masonic Service following. Interment was at Freemon Cemetery in Leoma, Tenn. Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Condolences may be sent to www.nealfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were handled by Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
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