HULL – Alma Jean Brooks, 73, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of Willie Clyde and Louise Lindsey Autry. She was employed with First American Bank for several years and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brooks; and a grandchild, Amanda K. Brooks.
Survivors in addition to her parents include sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Sandra Brooks, Hull, and Steve and Christine Brooks, Commerce; sister, Linda Williams, Winterville; brother, Melvin Autry, Athens; grandchildren, Preston Lee Brooks and Daniel Matthew Brooks; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 25, at 4 p.m., at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel with the Revs. Billy Owensby and Ben Smith officiating. Burial will be at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, November 25, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Union Baptist Church, 2900 Hwy. 106 S, Hull, GA 30646.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Hamilton West
ILA – Hamilton C. West, 67, died Monday, November 23, 2009.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie West; children, Richard West and George West; step children, Teddy Dyer, Cindy Scoggins, Timothy Dyer; brothers and sisters, Ray, Lewis, Paul, George, Bernice, Louise, and Betty; two grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, at 3 p.m., at Macedonia Holiness Church with the Rev. Kendall Calloway officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie West; children, Richard West and George West; step children, Teddy Dyer, Cindy Scoggins, Timothy Dyer; brothers and sisters, Ray, Lewis, Paul, George, Bernice, Louise, and Betty; two grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, at 3 p.m., at Macedonia Holiness Church with the Rev. Kendall Calloway officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel Funeral Home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, will be in charge of arrangements.
Ferris Fitts
DADE CITY, FLA. – Ferris B. Fitts, 86, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Dade City, Fla.
Born on February 10, 1923, in Danielsville, he moved to Dade City, Fla. from Danielsville in 1956. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, worked for Douglas Ford Tractor, Dade City, Fla. for 14 years, Hillsborough Harvesting, Thonotosassa, Fla., and retired from ACME WellPoint, Plant City, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Fitts, Danielsville; sister, Georgia Beatenbo, Danielsville; brothers, Felton Fitts and Frank Fitts, both of Danielsville; and a daughter, Brenda Gail Fitts, Danielsville.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth “Libbie” Hix Fitts; children and spouses, Darrell (Debbie) Fitts, Donna (Tommy) Dorman, Joanna (David) Akers; grandchildren, Derek Fitts, Justin Dorman, Kayla Akers, and Ryan Akers, all of Dade City, Fla.; a special niece, Deb (Bill) Porter and her family, San Antonio, Fla.; sisters, Jimmie Hallford, Hendersonville, N.C., Bobbie Tyner, Johnnie Beatenbo, Jackie Thompaon, Patsy Little, Tommie (Junior) Holloway, Danielsville; brothers, Fred (Betty) Fitts, Birmingham, Ala., Furman (Sally) Fitts, Danielsville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation was held Monday, November 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at First Baptist Church, Dade City, Fla. Burial was at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.
Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 10, 1923, in Danielsville, he moved to Dade City, Fla. from Danielsville in 1956. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, worked for Douglas Ford Tractor, Dade City, Fla. for 14 years, Hillsborough Harvesting, Thonotosassa, Fla., and retired from ACME WellPoint, Plant City, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Fitts, Danielsville; sister, Georgia Beatenbo, Danielsville; brothers, Felton Fitts and Frank Fitts, both of Danielsville; and a daughter, Brenda Gail Fitts, Danielsville.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth “Libbie” Hix Fitts; children and spouses, Darrell (Debbie) Fitts, Donna (Tommy) Dorman, Joanna (David) Akers; grandchildren, Derek Fitts, Justin Dorman, Kayla Akers, and Ryan Akers, all of Dade City, Fla.; a special niece, Deb (Bill) Porter and her family, San Antonio, Fla.; sisters, Jimmie Hallford, Hendersonville, N.C., Bobbie Tyner, Johnnie Beatenbo, Jackie Thompaon, Patsy Little, Tommie (Junior) Holloway, Danielsville; brothers, Fred (Betty) Fitts, Birmingham, Ala., Furman (Sally) Fitts, Danielsville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation was held Monday, November 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at First Baptist Church, Dade City, Fla. Burial was at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.
Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
Harold Allen Baise
Harold Allen Baise, 42, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his mother’s home in Hull.
He was the son of Doug Baise of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bob and Sue Money of Hull. He lost a long battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer, and was a member of Galilee Holiness Church, baptized in July of 2009. He graduated from Middlesboro High School in Middlesboro, Ky., in 1985, and then attended the University of Tennessee. He worked in the fast food service industry all of his life before becoming ill.
He was fully devoted to serving God and loved his church family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, loved ones stated.
Mr. Baise was preceded in death by grandparents, Rosevelt Baise and a very special grandmother, Gerdie Baise, James Hagerman, Cora Ann Hagerman Shoffner and step-grandfather, Raymond Shoffner and Charles and Lucy Money; brothers, Billy Joe Money and Douglas McAurthur Baise.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers and sister-in-law, Larry Douglas Baise, Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bobby and Susan Money, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Crystal Dawn and Joshua Eugene Bonner, Fort Hood, Texas; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, as well as one special nephew and close friend, Bobby Cordell-Bonner.
Two wake services will be conducted. The first will be conducted at the Galilee Holiness Church on Jot-Em-Down Rd. in Commerce on Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating, where he will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The second will be conducted on Wednesday, November 25, at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Procterville, Ohio, with Pastor Ronnie D. Tyree officiating. Burial will follow at the Miller Cemetery in Procterville, Ohio. Pallbearers will be Joshua Bonner, Michael and Paul Harrell, Brandon Smith, Bobby Cordell, and James Ray Baise.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Doug Baise of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bob and Sue Money of Hull. He lost a long battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer, and was a member of Galilee Holiness Church, baptized in July of 2009. He graduated from Middlesboro High School in Middlesboro, Ky., in 1985, and then attended the University of Tennessee. He worked in the fast food service industry all of his life before becoming ill.
He was fully devoted to serving God and loved his church family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, loved ones stated.
Mr. Baise was preceded in death by grandparents, Rosevelt Baise and a very special grandmother, Gerdie Baise, James Hagerman, Cora Ann Hagerman Shoffner and step-grandfather, Raymond Shoffner and Charles and Lucy Money; brothers, Billy Joe Money and Douglas McAurthur Baise.
Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers and sister-in-law, Larry Douglas Baise, Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bobby and Susan Money, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law, Crystal Dawn and Joshua Eugene Bonner, Fort Hood, Texas; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, as well as one special nephew and close friend, Bobby Cordell-Bonner.
Two wake services will be conducted. The first will be conducted at the Galilee Holiness Church on Jot-Em-Down Rd. in Commerce on Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating, where he will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The second will be conducted on Wednesday, November 25, at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Procterville, Ohio, with Pastor Ronnie D. Tyree officiating. Burial will follow at the Miller Cemetery in Procterville, Ohio. Pallbearers will be Joshua Bonner, Michael and Paul Harrell, Brandon Smith, Bobby Cordell, and James Ray Baise.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Dusty Daniel
ATHENS – Dusty Mackenzie Daniel, 22, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the home of a relative.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rocio Gonzalez Escorlia; sister, Misty Halcomb, Lavonia; brothers, Benny Minish, Madison County, Todd and Mitchell Minish and Cruiz Chandler, both of Lavonia, Joey Daniel, Demorest, T.J. Chandler, Carnesville; stepchildren, Angeles Yaire Gonzalez, Karla A. Gonzalez, Zandy Gonzalez and Michelle Galvin.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 19, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Winfred Bingham officiating. The body has been cremated.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rocio Gonzalez Escorlia; sister, Misty Halcomb, Lavonia; brothers, Benny Minish, Madison County, Todd and Mitchell Minish and Cruiz Chandler, both of Lavonia, Joey Daniel, Demorest, T.J. Chandler, Carnesville; stepchildren, Angeles Yaire Gonzalez, Karla A. Gonzalez, Zandy Gonzalez and Michelle Galvin.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 19, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Winfred Bingham officiating. The body has been cremated.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Tommy’ Andrews
MARTIN – Thomas William “Tommy” Andrews, 58, of the Red Hill Community, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens.
Born on October 20, 1951, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Gartrell and Margaret Seagraves Andrews. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He was a sales representative for Fleming Food Service, where he won the million dollar sales record for three years in a row. He was a member of the Allens United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Milford Smith Andrews; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Jason Brunton, Pflugerville, Texas, and Pam Moore, Comer, Lisa and Allison Alexander, Sandy Cross, Dannah and Gene Hagerty, Jefferson; grandchildren, Brianna, Jenna, Callie, Sara, Elise, Sophia, Dallas, Mackenzie; great-grandchild, Tybee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janis and Gary Hart, Montgomery, Ala., and Carole and Terry McFarlin, Toccoa; and nephews, Jason Hart, Patrick Hart, and Shayne McFarlin.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 17, at 2 p.m., at the Allens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joey Whitlock and Vince Head officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, but those wishing to make memorials, please do so to the St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30662.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 20, 1951, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Gartrell and Margaret Seagraves Andrews. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He was a sales representative for Fleming Food Service, where he won the million dollar sales record for three years in a row. He was a member of the Allens United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Milford Smith Andrews; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Jason Brunton, Pflugerville, Texas, and Pam Moore, Comer, Lisa and Allison Alexander, Sandy Cross, Dannah and Gene Hagerty, Jefferson; grandchildren, Brianna, Jenna, Callie, Sara, Elise, Sophia, Dallas, Mackenzie; great-grandchild, Tybee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janis and Gary Hart, Montgomery, Ala., and Carole and Terry McFarlin, Toccoa; and nephews, Jason Hart, Patrick Hart, and Shayne McFarlin.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 17, at 2 p.m., at the Allens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joey Whitlock and Vince Head officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcome, but those wishing to make memorials, please do so to the St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30662.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Miss Mae’ Berryman
COLBERT – Mae Vandiver “Miss Mae” Berryman, 75, died Monday, November 2, 2009.
She was born May 8, 1934, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late William Amos and Genolia Bell South Vandiver. She was preceded in death by an older brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Ruth Vandiver; an infant brother, Hugh Daniel Vandiver; and a younger brother, James H. Vandiver.
Survivors include her loving, devoted, husband of 55 years, H. Winston Berryman; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Teri Berryman, Hull; sister, Marie Boyd, Powder Springs; sister-in-law, Mary Vandiver, Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 6, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, with the Revs. Don Fuller and Rip Goss officiating. Pallbearers were Jim Patton, Chad Marcengill, Steve Berryman, Wayne Chitwood, Jeff Humphrey, Johnny Humphrey, Robert Bell, and Daryle Abel. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 8, 1934, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late William Amos and Genolia Bell South Vandiver. She was preceded in death by an older brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Ruth Vandiver; an infant brother, Hugh Daniel Vandiver; and a younger brother, James H. Vandiver.
Survivors include her loving, devoted, husband of 55 years, H. Winston Berryman; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Teri Berryman, Hull; sister, Marie Boyd, Powder Springs; sister-in-law, Mary Vandiver, Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 6, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, with the Revs. Don Fuller and Rip Goss officiating. Pallbearers were Jim Patton, Chad Marcengill, Steve Berryman, Wayne Chitwood, Jeff Humphrey, Johnny Humphrey, Robert Bell, and Daryle Abel. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Milton Herring
HULL – Robert Milton Herring, 83, died Thursday, November 12, 2009.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late John Albert and Roxie Herring. Mr. Herring was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Berrong Herring; sisters, Bessie Davis and Lizzie Mae Morrow; and a brother, Charlie Allison Herring.
He was the owner and operator of Herring Shoe Store for many years and was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and was also a retired minister.
Survivors include his wife, Lavon Herring; stepdaughter, Debbie Sickles, Athens; stepson, William David Smith, Athens; four step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m., at Central Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel S. Dover, Frank Meadows Jr., and John Verschuren officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 13, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late John Albert and Roxie Herring. Mr. Herring was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Berrong Herring; sisters, Bessie Davis and Lizzie Mae Morrow; and a brother, Charlie Allison Herring.
He was the owner and operator of Herring Shoe Store for many years and was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and was also a retired minister.
Survivors include his wife, Lavon Herring; stepdaughter, Debbie Sickles, Athens; stepson, William David Smith, Athens; four step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m., at Central Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel S. Dover, Frank Meadows Jr., and John Verschuren officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 13, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Lou Minyard
ROYSTON – Annie Lou Atkinson Minyard, 97, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
Born in Franklin County on June 2, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Sallie Hyde Atkinson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Future Farmers of America Alumni. She was a member of the Zidon Baptist Church, where she attended the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and the W.M.U. Mrs. Minyard was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel Noel Minyard; brothers, Fred, Johnny, Lee and Milford Atkinson; and sisters, Lillie York, Bertha Chatham and Mary Smith.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Gary Minyard and friend Libby Sosby, and Wayne and Cheryl Minyard, all of Royston; grandson, Kyle Minyard; great-granddaughter, Gracie Minyard; half brother, Marion Atkinson, Royston; and half sisters, Mildred Starr and Marlene Strickland, both of Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, at 4 p.m., at the Zidon Baptist Church with the Revs. Andy Bond and Vernon Dorminey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, November 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on June 2, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Sallie Hyde Atkinson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Future Farmers of America Alumni. She was a member of the Zidon Baptist Church, where she attended the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and the W.M.U. Mrs. Minyard was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel Noel Minyard; brothers, Fred, Johnny, Lee and Milford Atkinson; and sisters, Lillie York, Bertha Chatham and Mary Smith.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Gary Minyard and friend Libby Sosby, and Wayne and Cheryl Minyard, all of Royston; grandson, Kyle Minyard; great-granddaughter, Gracie Minyard; half brother, Marion Atkinson, Royston; and half sisters, Mildred Starr and Marlene Strickland, both of Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, at 4 p.m., at the Zidon Baptist Church with the Revs. Andy Bond and Vernon Dorminey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, November 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The family is at home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Joe Ellis McCannon
HULL - Joe Ellis McCannon, 77, husband of Maudene C. McCannon, died November 1, 2009 at his residence.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Shubb and Lessie Patton McCannon. Joe was a member of Moriah Primative Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer. He retired from Cooper Tire Company after 30 years. While working for Cooper Tire Company, Joe's true passion was maintaining a cattle and poultry farm. He held an Honorary FFA Degree, was the 1994 Madison County Purebred Breeder of the Year and Broad River Soil and Water Conservation Farm Family of the Year in 1998. He was a member of the Madison County Young Farmers, Madison County Cattleman's Association, and the Georgia Cattleman's Association, Life Member of the American Angus Association, Georgia Angus Association and member of the Georgia Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Kelly Cunningham McCannon, Carnesville, Steve and Nancy McCannon, Pendleton, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Echols, Hull; brother, Eugene McCannon, Athens; sisters, Fradie King, Atlanta, Mary Alice Marsh, Griffin, Betty Jones, Jackson; grandchildren, Dr. Christy McCannon Hooper, Katie McCannon, Heather Echols, Joey McCannon and Hayden Echols.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 3, at 11 a.m., at Lord and Stephens Danielsville Chapel with Elder Dolph Painter and Elder Eddie Whidby officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Gary Hall and Brother Ernie Bryson officiating. Pallbearers will be Terry Chandler, Rodney Chandler, Wesley Chandler, Brent Hooper, Will Cabe and Don King. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Joey McCannon and Hayden Echols. The family will receive friends Monday, November 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Jack Chandler, 44 Donald Smith Rd., Hull, GA 30646, or to the Madison County Agricultural Education Center, c/o any local First Citizens Bank.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Shubb and Lessie Patton McCannon. Joe was a member of Moriah Primative Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer. He retired from Cooper Tire Company after 30 years. While working for Cooper Tire Company, Joe's true passion was maintaining a cattle and poultry farm. He held an Honorary FFA Degree, was the 1994 Madison County Purebred Breeder of the Year and Broad River Soil and Water Conservation Farm Family of the Year in 1998. He was a member of the Madison County Young Farmers, Madison County Cattleman's Association, and the Georgia Cattleman's Association, Life Member of the American Angus Association, Georgia Angus Association and member of the Georgia Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Kelly Cunningham McCannon, Carnesville, Steve and Nancy McCannon, Pendleton, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Echols, Hull; brother, Eugene McCannon, Athens; sisters, Fradie King, Atlanta, Mary Alice Marsh, Griffin, Betty Jones, Jackson; grandchildren, Dr. Christy McCannon Hooper, Katie McCannon, Heather Echols, Joey McCannon and Hayden Echols.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 3, at 11 a.m., at Lord and Stephens Danielsville Chapel with Elder Dolph Painter and Elder Eddie Whidby officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Gary Hall and Brother Ernie Bryson officiating. Pallbearers will be Terry Chandler, Rodney Chandler, Wesley Chandler, Brent Hooper, Will Cabe and Don King. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Joey McCannon and Hayden Echols. The family will receive friends Monday, November 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Jack Chandler, 44 Donald Smith Rd., Hull, GA 30646, or to the Madison County Agricultural Education Center, c/o any local First Citizens Bank.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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