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Joe Ann Simmons Crawford

Joe Ann Simmons Crawford

Jul 19, 2011

Joe Ann Simmons Crawford, 87, of Warner Robins, GA died July 19, 2011 after an extended illness.She was born on June 28, 1924 in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Fred and Josie Simmons. She was married to Dr. Carl Crawford who predeceased her in 1997. Joe Ann graduated from A.L. Miller High School of Macon in 1942 and then attended...

Eldridge Chester

Eldridge Chester

Jul 19, 2011

Eldridge Chester, Sr., 93, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.Mr. Chester was born on January 18, 1918 in Dublin, Georgia. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army Air Corp and participated in World War II. He later retired from the Air National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel. A self-employed Certified Public Accountant,...

Jhonny Saldana

Jhonny Saldana

Jul 18, 2011

Jhonny Saldana. 54, entered into rest on Monday, July 18, 2011.Mr. Saldana was born on October 23, 1956 in Concord, Michigan, and was of the Catholic Faith. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. He was awarded The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Outstanding Service in Support of...

Judith E.  Coleman

Judith E. Coleman

Jul 17, 2011

Judith E. Coleman, 61, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2011.Mrs. Coleman was born on August 25, 1949 in Oneonta, New York. She was a member of Parkway Assembly of God Church. Judith was a self-employed Caregiver. She was also a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved collecting Angels and enjoyed arts and crafts....

David Girdner

David Girdner

Jul 17, 2011

David Girdner, 61, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2011.David was born on June 6, 1950 in Los Angeles, California. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Navy and participated during the Vietnam Conflict. He later worked in Electronics in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base, and was a member of Freedom Baptist...

John Joseph Pfeiffer

John Joseph Pfeiffer

Jul 17, 2011

John J. Pfeiffer, 84, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2011.Mr. Pfeiffer was born on August 13, 1926 in Trenton, New Jersey. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Navy, serving during WWII. John began his career with Squibb Pharmaceuticals in 1951 as a Research Associate, moving to Sales in 1958. After a series...

William Ronald Bryant

William Ronald Bryant

Jul 16, 2011

Ron Bryant, 62, entered into rest on Saturday, July 16, 2011.Mr. Bryant was born on October 12, 1948 in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was a charter member of Houston Lake Presbyterian Church and a ruling Elder. With pride and honor, Mr. Bryant served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty-one years. In 1992, he retired from Robins Air...

Msgt David S. Pate, Jr., Usaf

Msgt David S. Pate, Jr., Usaf

Jul 16, 2011

David Shardon Pate, Jr. of Locust Grove, Georgia passed from this life to be with his Lord July 16th, 2011. Funeral services will be at St Joseph Catholic Church Macon, Georgia on Friday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m.A MSgt in the United States Air Force, he was stationed at Warner Robins Air Force Base and served with the ACC 116MXS/...

Chester Eugene Zolman

Chester Eugene Zolman

Jul 15, 2011

Chester Eugene Zolman, 89, entered into rest on Friday, July 15, 2011.A member of Oakland Baptist Church, Mr. Zolman, born September 29, 1921 in Danville, Illinois, was a Master Mason and Shriner. With great pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army and served during World War II. He later retired after fourteen years of employment...

Eugenia L. Sims

Eugenia L. Sims

Jul 15, 2011

Eugenia L. Sims, 81, entered into rest on July 15, 2011.Mrs. Sims was born on July 13, 1930 in Talladega, Alabama. She was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. Her husband, MSgt. James A. Sims, USAF (Ret.) and parents Paul and Ruth Jones preceded her in death.Her memory will forever be treasured by her children, Tela Sims, Milledgeville, Anita...

Marguerite  B. Wilson

Marguerite B. Wilson

Jul 15, 2011

Margo B. Wilson, 68, entered into rest on July 15, 2011.Mrs. Wilson was born on June 22, 1943 in Oakland, California. She was the daughter of the late Orval and Bonnie Jackson.Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving husband, Billy Wilson, Kathleen; children, Kim Hale, Perry, Leslie Bryant, Byron, and Steve Hicks, Perry; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Services...

Calvin Simpson, Jr.

Calvin Simpson, Jr.

Jul 14, 2011

Calvin Simpson, Jr., 55, entered into rest on Thursday, July 14, 2011.Mr. Simpson was born on July 26, 1955 in Bessemer, Alabama, and was a retired Item Manager in civil service from Robins Air Force Base. With great pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member...

Mary Tompkins

Mary Tompkins

Jul 14, 2011

Mary Tompkins, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on, Thursday, July 14, 2011.Mrs. Tompkins was born on February 3, 1923 in Odum, Georgia. She was a member of Northview United Methodist Church. Ms. Mary retired from Houston Medical Center where she was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. After retirement, she enjoyed being a homemaker. A...

John Anthony (Tony) Oakes

John Anthony (Tony) Oakes

Jul 14, 2011

John Anthony (Tony) Oakes, 51, entered into rest on July 14, 2011.Tony was born on March 26, 1960 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was a 1978 graduate of Warner Robins High School, and was an employee of the City of Warner Robins. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Mr. Oakes was a member of several organizations including the Sons of Confederate...

Maj Richard  William Grundy, Usaf (Ret)

Maj Richard William Grundy, Usaf (Ret)

Jul 13, 2011

Richard William Grundy, 77, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.Mr. Grundy was born on April 11, 1934 in Minocqua, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Lutheran Faith. Major Grundy retired from the United States Air Force where he participated in the Vietnam Indochina conflict. After his prestigious military career he worked as a Certified Public Accountant. He...

David William Hurst

David William Hurst

Jul 13, 2011

David William Hurst, 79, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.Mr. Hurst was born on April 21, 1932 in Lake City, Florida, and was a member of the Church of Christ in Fort Valley. With great pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He later worked for twenty-years as...

Clifford E. French

Clifford E. French

Jul 12, 2011

Clifford E. French, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.Mr. French was born on January 8, 1942 in Dry Fork, Virginia. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church where he was Minister of Senior Adults. Cliff was a Minister for fifty two years; he pastored Pride Baptist Church in Pride, Louisiana; Denham Road...

Scott Richard Duff, Sr.

Scott Richard Duff, Sr.

Jul 10, 2011

Scott Richard Duff, Sr., 52, entered into rest on Sunday, July 10, 2011.Mr. Duff, born June 21, 1959 in Lowell, Massachusetts, was a retired truck driver from Nichols Trucking Company. His mother, Noreen Cypher Duff, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his son, Scott Richard Duff, Jr.; daughter, Laurie Duff; granddaughter, Violette Ottaviani; all of West...

Joseph Edward Platania

Joseph Edward Platania

Jul 8, 2011

Joseph Edward Platania, 90, entered into rest on Friday, July 8, 2011.Mr. Platania was born on February 7, 1921 in Lawrence, Massachusetts and moved with his parents in 1925 to Brooklyn, New York, residing there until 1941 when he moved to Dayton, Ohio. Joseph retired from Robins Air Force Base after thirty six years of service where he was employed...

Cecilia Hannon Graff

Cecilia Hannon Graff

Jul 8, 2011

Cecilia Maureen Graff, 52, entered into rest on Friday, July 8, 2011.Mrs. Graff was born on November 22, 1958 in Gainesville, Georgia. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cecilia was a food service attendant at Sacred Heart Catholic School where she touched the lives of many children with her love and kindness. She loved her family, pets,...