FUNERAL PROGRAMS,
HENDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

(Kizer Cemetery Interments)

From the funeral program collection of Marilyn Henry

 

C. H. BOMAR

OBSEQUIES
OF
MR. C. H. BOMAR
1887-1963

TIMBERLAKE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Lexington, Tennessee
Monday, August 26, 1963
1:30 p. m.

Rev. H. W. Balls

Interment Kizer Cemetery, Lexington, Tenn.

PARHAM FUNERAL HOME
In Charge

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USHERS:
Robbie Milton, Cletus Owen, Aline Staton, H. C. Staton

PALLBEARERS:
Chester Gooch, James Jennings, R. B. Morgan, Levester Milton, S. Q. Owens, Floyd Taylor

FLOWER GIRLS:
Rosie Lee Milton, Lila Mae Mackey, Bessie Major, Edna Parker, Lena Parker, Lenoa Phelps

 

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LEON DOYLE

IN MEMORY
OF
MR. LEON DOYLE
1920-1991

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1991
1:00 P.M.
TIMBERLAKE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. FELIX TUGGLES, OFFICIATING

MUSICIANS
MRS. BEVERLY ARNOLD
MR. STEVE BOMER

 

OBITUARY

            By the will of God, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, this our beloved brother has paid a debt that you and I must pay someday. On Monday, March 11, 1991 around 9:45 P.M., the death angles came to Jackson General Hospital and bore the spirit of Mr. Leon Doyle to a land that is free from sickness pain, sorrow, and death. He was born in Henderson County Feb. 10, 1920, the son of the late Vird & Plural Doyle. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the St. Paul Baptist Church Later he joined the Timberlake Grove Baptist Church and remained a member until his death. Leon was united in holy matrimony to the late Ruth Parker Doyle in 1943, who preceded him in death in July 1990. He leaves to mourn his passing two brothers Paul Doyle of Columbia, Tennessee and Jacova Doyle of New York, New York. One sister, Vivian Smith of Los Angeles, Ca., and one uncle, William Johnson (Neta Mae), two aunts by Gods choice, Treva White and Georgia Cathey, three sister-in-laws, June Hillyard, and Mary E. Parker all of Lexington, and Mildred Parker of Jackson, Tennessee, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

PEOPLE’S FUNERAL HOME
Serving Since 1968
330 Reeves St.
Lexington, Tn. 38351

INTERMENT: KIZER CEMETERY

 

PALLBEARERS:
Mr. Joseph Parker, Mr. Samuel Timberlake, Mr. Cleveland Parker, Mr. Paul Parker, Mr. Nelson Henry, Mr. Jerry Henry

HONOR BEARERS:
Railroad Employees, Mr. Winslow Helms, Mr. Gladden Thomas, Mr. Lancaster Flakes, Mr. William Johnson, Mr. Dan Tharp, Mr. J. W. Kizer, Mr. Sam Halson, Mr. Lucus Hamptom

FLOWER BEARERS:
Mrs. Lillie M. Helms, Mrs. Martha Parker, Mrs. Dorothy Harris, Mrs. Ruby Ellis, Mrs. Evelyn Parker

 

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ESTELLA KIZER

Home Going Services for

MRS. ESTELLA KIZER
1897-1985

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2:00 P.M.
TIMBERLAKE GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
LEXINGTON, TENNESSEE

OFFICIANTS: REV. FELIX TUGGLES
REV. LONNIE BLACK

INTERMENT: KIZER CEMETERY

 

OBITUARY

            On September 15, 1985 in East St. Louis, IL., the death angel stopped by St. Mary’s Hospital and bore the spirit of Estelle Pettigrew Kizer to a land that is fairer than day, where there is an eternal home of love, peace and tranquility.

            She was born in Henderson County, daughter of the late Levi and Narcesus "Sis" Pritchett Hart, December 25, 1897.

            Estelle was a faithful member of St. Paul Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Timberlake Grove Baptist Church. After relocating in East St. Louis, she became a member of the Ira Grove Freewill Baptist Church, where she remained faithful until her death. Her pastor stated that many times she was there before he arrrived for Sunday School, and although her failing steps caused her to rely upon a walking cane, she was so eager to get to church, she would walk rather than wait on the van.

            Her spouse, Jake Kizer and sons, Edward Timberlake and James Pettigrew all preceded her in death.

            She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Lena Sykes of East St. Louis, IL., and Peggy Tealer of Corpus Christi, TX.; one son, Ernest Earl Pettigrew of Des Moines, IA.; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and nine .great-great-grandchildren; four nieces; cousins; and many friends.

 

FLOWERSEARERS:
Friends

CASKET BEARERS:
Linzie Bomer, Harmon Cole, Harold Harmon, Isaac Harmon, Joe B. Hart, James Pearson

PEOPLE’S FUNERAL HOME
Serving Since 1968

330 Reeves St.
Lexington, TN 36351

603 Clifton Rd.
Savannah, TN 36372

 

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HERMAN MCKINNEY

In Loving Memory

Mr. Herman McKinney
June 16, 1924-March 3, 1996

March 7, 1996
1.00 p.m.
at
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Lexington, Tennessee

 

Obituary

            Mr. Herman McKinney, the son of the late Bryant and Raymal McKinney was born June 16, 1924, in Lexington and Henderson County Tennessee.

            He attended the public school system of Henderson County Mr. McKinney worked several years at the Lexington Metal Product Co. which is Johnson Controls now. He was also a farmer.

            He departed this life on Sunday March 3, 1996 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN at 5 p.m.. after a short illness.

            Mr. Herman McKinney accepted Christ in his life at an early age, and joined the Hope Well Baptist Church, later he moved to the Pleasant Hill Community and united with the Pleasant Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his death. He was united in holy matrimony to the late Willie Mae Bomar McKinney. To this union one child was born. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Valene Foreman of Lexington, TN one son, James (Dorothy) McKinney of Wildersville, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, Jessie Mae Bomar of Lexington, TN, one brother-in law, one sister-in law, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

 

Interment: Kizer Cemetery
Lexington, Tennessee

Pallbearers:
Clarence Forney, Joe H Stanford, Hal Mayo, Pumpy Mayo, Joseph E. Packee, Sr., James E. Johnson, Genie Parker, Jr., John B. Johnson

Flowerbearers:
Usher Board and Choir

Services entrusted to
Peoples Funeral Home
330 Reeves Street
Lexington, Tennessee

 

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LILAR PARKER NEELY

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
MRS. LILAR PARKER NEELY
1896-1973

TIMBERLAKE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Lexington, Tennessee
Thursday, January 11, 1973
1:00 P.M.

Rev. Felix Tuggles, Minister

Interment: Kizer Cemetery

 

Obituary

MRS. LILAR PARKER NEELY

            Mrs. Lilar Parker Neely was born March 12, 1896 in Henderson County, daughter of the late Ervin Parker and Rebecca Cozart Parker.

            Our Heavenly Father went into the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at 5:30 P.M. Monday, January 8, 1973 and called unto his Heavenly Home our loved one who had been a patient there about three weeks. She had been ill for several weeks before going to Jackson but bore her illness with patience, never complaining.

            She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Timberlake Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She attended church regularly until her health began to fail. She was a faithful and devoted member who supported the church spiritually and financially.

            She married Mr. Wade Neely who preceded her in death. To this union six children were horn. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister and will be sadly missed by all.

            Surviving are two sons, Mr. Ray Phelps of Yuma, and Mr. Millard Neely of Huntingdon; four daughters, Mrs. Alice Wilson of Henderson, Mrs. Lillie Mae Trice of Jacks Creek, Mrs. Dimple Foulks of Bruceton, and Mrs. Augustine Wright of Milan; two brothers, Mr. George Parker and Mr. Hobert Parker both of Huntingdon; two sisters, Mrs. Ervie Timberlake of Wildersville, Mrs. Grace Parker of Huntingdon; twenty one grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

PALLBEARERS:
Tom Bomer, Charles Kennedy, Floyd Laster, Levester Melton, Clyde Williams, Clyde Young

FLOWER BEARERS:
Beverley Bomer, Deborah Bomer, Georgia Mae Cathey, Elnora Parker

Parham Mortuary
Lexington, Tennessee
In Charge

 

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CORNELOUIS PARKER

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
MR. CORNELOUIS PARKER
1936-1979

TIMBERLAKE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Lexington, Tennessee
Thursday, August 2, 1979
5:00 P.M.

Rev. Elmer S. Martin, Officiant

Interment: Kizer Cemetery

 

OBITUARY

            Mr. Cornelious Parker was born in Henderson County, November 30, 1931, son of the late Ora Parker and Mrs. Bertha Pearson Bumpus. He departed this life July 30, 1979.

            He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Timberlake Grove Baptist Church.

            He united in holy wedlock to Mrs. Mary Jo Witherspoon Parker. To this union, seven children were born.

            He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mrs. Mary Jo Parker, four sons, Mr. Lyndon Parker, Jackson, Mr, Cornelouis Parker, Mr. John Parker and Mr. Terry Parker, all of Nashville; four daughters, Mrs. Karen Harris, Nashville, Miss Amelia Parker, MissMelanie Parker and Miss Cecilia Parker, all of Lexington; three grandchildren, two brothers, Mr. Ernest Parker, Lexington and Mr. Nathan Lee Parker, Cedar Grove; grandparents, Mr. Gee Pearson, Lexington and Mrs. Hattie Pearson of.lllinois; three uncles, Mr. George Parker, Lexington, Mr. Herman Pearson, Chicago, Ill., and Mr. J. W. Pearson, Anderson, Ind.; three aunts, Mrs. Lessie Freeman, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Pansy Watson, Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Viola Smith, Lexington, two great-aunts, Mrs. Ervie Timberlake, Wildersville, Mrs. Grace Parker, Huntingdon, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

PALLBEARERS:
Linzie Bomer, Lawrence Hart, Odell Teague, Clyde Greer, Jr., John Montague, W. C. Yarbro

FLOWER BEARERS:
Paula Ellis, Eva L. Johnson, Avella Thomas, Wendy Ellis, Loretta Taylor, Cora Lee Williams, Elaine Pearson

Parham Mortuary
85 Barnhill St. Lexington, Tennessee 38351
Ph. 968-6602

 

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GEORGE LEE PARKER

Service
of
Memory
for
MR. GEORGE LEE PARKER
1914-1987

Wednesday, July 8, 1987
2:00 P.M.

Timberlake Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Lexington, Tennessee

Rev. Felix Tuggles, Officiant

 

Obituary

            Mr. George Parker was born in Henderson County on February 22, 1914 to the late Mr. Genie and Mrs. Addie Lee Parker. He was a patient at the Methodist Hospital of’ Lexington at the time of’ his death, Friday morning, July 3, 1987;at 1:55 A.M.

            Mr. Parker was a retired farmer and attended the Henderson County schools. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mrs. Louise Kizer Parker in the year of 1932. To this union, ten children were born, seven preceding him in death. He was a member of the Timberlake Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

            He leaves to cherish his memory, a faithful and devoted wife, Mrs. Louise Parker; two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Taylor, Lexington and Mrs. Betty Lou Donald of Humboldt; two step-daughters, Mrs. Eva Pettigrew of’ Fulton, Ky. and Mrs. Annie Lee Neely off Clarksburg; one son, Mr. Tom Parker of Lexington; one step-son, Mr. James Pearson of Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. Lessie Freeman of’ Long Beach, California and Mrs. Pansy Watson of’ Kansas City, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Jeff Freeman of Long Beach and Carl Watson of Kansas City; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Stella Parker of Lexington; one aunt, Mrs. Ervie Timberlake of Lexington; 35 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Brother George Parker has departed from this world of trouble and pain. He now rests in the hands of a just God. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot dissolve.

 

INTERMENT: Kizer Cemetery

Arrangements by
PARHAM MORTUARY
Lexington, Tn.
968-5882

Casketbearers:
Grandson — Mr. Robert Taylor, Jr., Mr. Coleman Taylor, Mr. Al Taylor, Mr. Richard Thomas, Mr. Larry Thomas, Mr. Patrick Parker

Flower Bearers:
Mrs. Irene Parker, Mrs. Effie Hart, Mrs. Georgia Stanford, Mrs. Nancy Cathey, Mrs. Avella Thomas, Mrs. Jeanette Gardner

 

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JAMES P. PARKER

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
MR. JAMES P. PARKER
1926-1972

TIMBERLAKE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Lexington, Tennessee
Sunday, July 23,1972
2:00 P.M.

Rev. Felix Tuggles, Minister

Interment: Kizer Cemetery

Parham Mortuary
Lexington, Tennessee
In Charge

 

Obituary

            Mr. James Paul Parker was born October 11, 1926, to Mrs. Grace Parker and the late Mr. Autry Parker, and departed this life Wednesday evening, July 19, 1972.

            He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Timberlake Grove Baptist Church.

            He united in holy wedlock to Mrs. Mary E. Henry Parker. To this union seven children were born.

            His immediate survivors include a wife, Mrs. Mary E. Parker; his mother, Mrs. Grace Parker, both of Lexington, Tennessee; three daughters, Miss Gracie Ann Parker, Miss Teretha Marie Faye Parker, and Miss Inetha Yvonne Parker, all of Lexington, Tennessee; four sons, Mr. Paul Thomas Parker, Mr. Joseph Eugene Parker, Mr. Cleveland Bernard Parker, and Mr. Darryl Roger Parker, all of Lexington, Tennessee; one granddaughter, Yolando Yvette Parker, also of Lexington, Tenn.; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Doyle, Mrs. June Fields, Miss Mildred Parker and Miss Ruby Jean Parker of Lexington, Tennessee; four aunts, Mrs. Treva White of Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Georgia Cathey of Lexington, Tenn., Mrs. Lessie Freeman of East St. Louis, Ill., and Mrs. Pansy Watson of Kansas City, Missouri, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.

 

Pallbearers:
George Carver, Lancaster Flakes, Winslow Helm, Dan Thorpe, Charles Johnson, William Johnson, Gladen Thomas, William I. Thomas, Willie R. Thomas

Flower Bearers:
Dorothy Carver, Inez Flakes, Lillle Mae Helm, Mamie Mayo, Mildred Thorpe, Georgia Stanford, Bessie Tole

 

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LILLIAN WATSON PARKER

Obesquies
for
Mrs. Lillian Watson Parker

Thursday, December 9, 1993
12:00 Noon
Macedonia Baptist Church
106 Glass Street
Jackson, Tennessee

Rev. Harold Brock, Officiating

 

OBITUARY

            Mrs. Lillian Watson Parker was born in Henderson County, Tennessee to the late Lafayette Watson and Mary Pyle Watson. She departed this earthly life December 4, 1993 at the Mission Convalescent Home in Jackson, Tennessee.

            Mrs. Parker received her education from the Henderson County School System. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Jessie Parker, who preceded her in death.

            At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined the St. Paul Baptist Church in Lexington, Tennessee. After moving to Jackson, Tennessee, she united with the Macedonia Baptist Church in 1923, where she remained a very active member until her health failed. She served under the pastorates of Rev. W. W. Taylor, Rev. Cleavant Denick, Rev. R. J. Page and Rev. Harold B. Brock.

            She served as church clerk for forty-two years. She was a member of the Senior Choir, Chairman of the Lydia Circle and a member of the Pastor’s Aide. She established Women’s Day at Macedonia Baptist Church sixty-three years ago, which spread to churches throughout the area. Prior to the integration of hotels and motels, most visiting ministers stayed in her home. She was also president of The Royal Ladies Civic club.

            Mrs. Parker truly loved her church and her church family. It was her request to stay at Mission Convalescent so she could be near her church.

            She leaves to cherish her memory: two nieces, Mrs. Velma Meadows of Salina, Kansas and Mrs. Laveria (Lymon) Priddy of Lexington, Tennessee; a great-great niece, Mrs. Donna Gardner of Salina, Kansas; a number of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

CASKETBEARERS:
Deacons of Macedonia Baptist Church

INTERMENT
Kaizer Cemetery
Lexington, Tennessee

SERVING SINCE 1937
Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home, Inc.
Home Office
807 North Hayes Avenue
Jackson, TN

 

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HATTIE STANFORD

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
MRS. HATTIE STANFORD
1896-1983

Thursday March 10, 1983
1:00p.m.

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
33 Lewis St.
Lexington, Tenn.

Rev. Samuel White, Officiant

Interment: Kizer Cemetery

 

OBITUARY

            On Sunday morning March 6, 1983, the death angel came to Haywood Park Hospital, Brownsville, Tenn. and bore the bright spirit of Mrs. Hattie Stanford away to a place that is free from sickness, sorrow, pain and death. She had suffered extremely, but bore her pains patiently.

            Mrs. Stanford was born March 5, 1896 in Henderson County to the late Alvin and Mrs. Mary Wilson Gooch.

            Years ago she accepted Jesus as her personal savior and joined the Hopewell Baptist Church, Yuma, Tenn. After moving to Lexington, she joined the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and was a dedicated and faithful member, until her health failed.

            She was married in early life to the late George Thomas, to this union nine children were born, three who preceded her in death. She was married to Mr. John Staten who preceded her in death and later to Mr. Bill Stanford.

            Her survivors includes: six sons, Mr. William I. Thomas, Mr. Gladen Thomas, Mr. Willie R. Thomas, Mr. George L. Thomas, all of Lexington, Mr. Alvin G. Thomas and Mr. Arva L. Thomas, Detroit, Mich.; one brother, Mr. John A. Gooch, Paducah, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Elnora Belew, Indianapolis, In.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

FLOWER BEARERS:
Great-Granddaughters — Ann Holden, ,Theresa Priddy, Louise Boma, Willette Thomas, Cinda O. Bailey, Elizabeth Thomas, Jackie Boma, Susie Corbitt, Haritte Thomas, Angela Priddy

CASKET BEARERS:
Great-Grandsons — Jeff Corbitt, Micheal Smith, Richard Boma, Mark Thomas, Eric Thomas, Owayne Boma

COMPLIMENTS
PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME
330 Reeves Street
Lexington, Tn. 38351
968-2711

603 Clifton Rd.
Savannah, Tn. 38372
925-2713

 

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EDWARD TIMBERLAKE

OBSEQUIES
FOR
THE LATE
EDWARD TIMBERLAKE
1921-1979

Conducted From The
LEWIS CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH
343 Reeves Street
Lexington, Tennessee

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1979
1:00 p.m.

REVEREND E. S. MARTIN, MINISTER

Interment: Kizer Cemetery

 

OBITUARY

            Edward Timberlake, the son of Eddie Edwards and Estelle Kizer, and foster son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elf Timberlake, was born March 10, 1921, in Henderson County, where he spent a great part of his life, before moving to Chicago, Illinois.

            He attended public school of Henderson County. He served his Country honorably, in the United States Navy, during World War II. He was a former member of Lewis Chapel A.M.E. Church, where he served on the Steward Board, and was a loyal member.

            November 2, 1944, he was married to Narline Kennedy. Their union was blessed with four children, Barbara, Connie, Samuel and Alma.

            He leaves to mourn his demise, his former wife, Mrs. Narline Kennedy Timberlake, three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Harden, Lexington; Mrs. Herman Jones, Brooklyn, New York, and Mrs. Arthur Pritchard, Cedar Grove, one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Carver, Washington, D. C.; two sons, Samuel Timberlake and Bobby Taylor, both of Lexington; his parents, Eddie Edwards, Cedar Grove, and Mrs. Estelle Kizer, Chicago, Ill.; four sisters, Mrs. Lena Home, East St. Louis, Mrs. Peggy Mae Tealer, Corpus Christi, Texas; Mrs. Mae Cupal Pearson, Champaigne, Ill, and Mrs. Joyce Ann Hall, Wildersville, Tenn.; five brothers, Eddie D. Edwards and Freddie Gean Edwards of Wildersville, Tenn., Claude F. Edwards and James O’NeIl Edwards, Des Moines, Iowa; James Dickerson, Chicago, Ill., seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 

THE HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Stewards and Trustees. Lewis Chapel Church

CASKET BEARERS:
Joe Henry Sanford, James Priddy, William Johnson, Charlie Kennedy, James Williams, Linzie Bomer

FLOWER BEARERS:
Young Adults and Choir Members of Lewis Chapel Church

Arrangements Were Made By
PEOPLES MORTUARY
330 Reeves Street
Lexington, Tennessee

 

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WILLIE WILLIAMS

REQUIESCAT IN PACE
MRS. WILLIE WILLIAMS
1897-1977

PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH
Lexington, Tennessee
Sunday, October 23, 1977
1:00 P. M.

Rev. Samuel White, Minister

Interment: Kizer Cemetery

 

Obituary

MRS. WILLIE WILLIAMS

            Mrs. Willie Williams, daughter of the late Mrs. Emma Boswell Kizer and Mr. Elisha Kizer, was born in Henderson County, June 1, 1897, making her stay on earth eighty years.

            She was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, a good neighbor, and a devoted wife.

            She was married to Mr. Floyd Williams and no children were born.

            She departed this life about 3:30 a.m. October 20, 1977 at the Lexington-Henderson County Hospital.

            She leaves to mourn her passing a husband, Mr. Floyd Williams; a brother, Mr. Dan Kizer of Lexington, Tenn., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

Flower Bearers:
Prentice Wadley, Charles Kennedy, Earnest Ray Thomas, John C. Campbell, William E. Johnson, Cecil Cathy

Pallbearers:
Dessie Steele, Lottie Laster, Imogene Priddy, Willie Mae Williams, Bertha Mae Neal, Georgia Cathy

Peoples Funeral Home
Lexington, Tennessee
In Charge

 

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FLOYD WILSON

FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR
MR. FLOYD WILSON

Saturday, October 6, 1977
11 O’Clock AM

J. P. BAPTIST CHURCH
Henderson, Tenn.

Rev. R. L. Lanier, Pastor
Rev. Felix Tucker, Officiating

 

OBITUARY

            In the quietness of the evening October 4, 1977 at twelve fifty-five P.M. the death angel entered Mr. Wilson’s home in Henderson, Tennessee and gently bore away Mr. Floyd Wilson.

            He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the J. P. Baptist Church where he served as president of the Senior Choir. He also served as a Deacon of the Church, Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday school, as long as his health allowed him.

            He was born May 4, 1911 in Hardin County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Mack Wilson.

            He leaves to mourn his passing, a loving wife, Mrs. Alice Wilson; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Durham of San Diego, Calif.; three granddaughters; two sisters , Mrs. Bertia Phelps, Henderson, Mrs. Lois Wallace, Union City; seven nephews, one son-in-law, two nieces, three sisters-in-1aw, two brothers-in-law, one aunt, Mrs. Minthia Harris, Henderson, Tenn. and a number of other relatives.

 

Interment — Kizer Cemetery
Lexington, Tennessee

PALLBEARERS:
Mr. James Trice, Mr. Ralph Poole, Mr. Ben Moten, Mr. John T. Massengill, Mr. Cornelius Ballard, Mr. Cecil Dodson

Compliments of
Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home
Fifth & Luray Ave.
Henderson, Tenn

 

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