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Page 8 - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 The Sylvania Times thesy lvaniatimes .com <0'±rltaaT-J.3Jj Helen Goff Lane Mrs. Helen Goff Lane, 99, of Sylvania, GA passed Sunday evening, January 21, 2024 at the Optim Medical Center Screven. Helen was bom on March 23, 1924 to Jesse andChristine McAllister Go ffin the Long Pond Community of Montgomery County, GA. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Georgia Teacher's College, presently Georgia Southern University, where she obtained a degree in Education. Her first appointment was in Screven County. There she met the love of her life, David Lane, and would begin a multi decade career educating the youth of Screven in first and third grades. She was revered as an exceptional and beloved teacher. Never one to remain idle and after retirement, she assisted Carol Ayers in the Early Childhood Education Program at the Screven County High School for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sylvania and was also a member of the Virginia Bible Study Class, and Retired Teachers Association. She took great care in the maintenance of her property herself, from her lawn to her flower beds. She will be remembered for her great recall and supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all their endeavors. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, David Patrick Lane, Sr, daughter and son-in-law, Krista Marie L. and Don G. Aaron, Sr., brothers, Hershel Goff and Julian Goff, and two sisters, Evelyn Goff Lawrence and Drucilla Goff Sanders, and brother- in-law, Clyde Everett Lane. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David Patrick, Jr. “Pat” and Dr. Marian F. Lane of Sylvania, GA; grandchildren, Don G., Jr. and Lisa T. Aaron, Charlie and Leigh Aaron, Mary Helen and Kevin Harrison, Emily and Dennis Dove, all of Statesboro, Helen V. Lane of Dallas and David Patrick III and Nicole Lane of Statesboro; great grandchildren, Don G. Aaron III and Mattie Wynn Aaron, William Thompson Aaron and Bennett McPherson Aaron, Lane Aaron, Sydney Kate Aaron, Madeline Aaron, Davis Harrison, Brynn Harrison, Riley Dove, Grayson Dove, and Brady David Lane. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church of Sylvania with Rev. Dr. Charlie Cooper and Rev. Clint Sheppard officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. Don. G. Aaron, Jr., Charlie Aaron, David Lane III, Kevin Harrison, and Dennis Dove. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital at https:// www.stjude.org/donate/ Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com Cynthia Craun Mrs. Cynthia Craun, 54, of Oliver, GA, passed away on January 22, 2024, at the Optim Medical Center Screven. She loved time spent outdoors, doing yard work, or watching birds, and loved a good rain. What she cherished most was her time spent with family, especially her grandson and her late husband. She also enjoyed riding ATVs and motorcycles, anything that her son would ride, and she would follow suit. She was an educator at the Screven County Elementary School for many years and loved all her students and was still in contact with some of them. She was a member of Newington Baptist Church and had recently attended Bible Baptist Church in Statesboro. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Dale "Wally" Craun Sr., her father, Charles Henry Freeman. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Kayla C. and Spenser Evans, Wallace Dale Craun, Jr., all of Oliver, and Wendy Purnell of Brooklet; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, including her heart, John Alan; and her mother, Louise Freeman of Oliver; siblings and their spouses, Herbert and Becky Holland, David (Amanda) Freeman, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Jack Craun of Oliver, Deborah Grimsley of Winchester, VA, James Craun of Statesboro, Kathy Cervantes of Arlington, TX; Leanne Simmons of Oliver, and Sabrina Stephens of Garden City, GA; as well as lots of special nieces and nephews. Services was held on Friday January 26, 2024, in the Screven Chapel of Joiner Anderson Funeral Home, with Bro. Aaron Webb officiating. The family received visitors prior to the service. Interment was followed in the Newington City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Freeman, Steve Simmons, Mitch Simmons, Stephen Craun, Jamie Craun, Jeff Craun, Glenn Craun, and Mark Jones. You may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson. com Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in charge of all arrangements. Lewis Michael “Mike” Thompson Mr. Lewis Michael “Mike” Thompson, 67, of Sylvania, GA passed away on January 25, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was bom on September 12, 1956 in Sylvania to the late Lewis and Regis Louise Waters Thompson. Mike was a lifelong resident of Screven County and graduated from Screven County High School in 1974. After graduation he attended Georgia Southern University where he studied business management. He was employed at Piggly Wiggly in Sylvania, GA before his career with the United States Postal Service. He began and worked his way through the ranks, first employed with the Sylvania branch, and due to his exceptional perfomiance, he filled many roles around the southeast until finally securing the position of Postmaster of the Statesboro branch. He was a member of Buck Creek Church, where he regularly attended the Men’s Prayer Breakfast, and was a member of the Wesly Bible Study Class. Mike was also a member of the Nanny Goat Hunting Club, and loved his Case tractor, named by his granddaughter, “Big Red”. He is preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, John “Jack” Pollock, and Ross Pollock, and a sister-in-law, Margaret “Peg” Canetto. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Pollock Thompson of Sylvania; children, Christopher Thompson, of Commerce, GA, Patrick Thompson, of Sylvania; granddaughter, Jayne Thompson, brothers and sisters-in- law, Randall Emerson and Herbia Thompson, of North Augusta, and Brian Clyde and Beth Thompson, of Sylvania; brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law, William “Bill” and Jackie Pollock, Fredrick “Fred” Canetto, Mary Pollock and Leland William “Billy” Eldamen, all of Sylvania, and Patricia “Pat” and George “Bud” Atwood, of Hillsdale, NY; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Joiner Anderson on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00pm with Rev. Carroll Gay officiating. Interment followed in the Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Martin Johnson, Tommy Griffin, Terry Canup, Bailey Pollock, Conner Thompson, and Jonathan Pollock. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Wesley Bible Study Class. Donations may be sent to the Buck Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Angie Johnson, 1091 Old Poor Robin Rd., Sylvania, GA 30467. Friends may sign the online register at www.joineranderson.com Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in charge of all arrangements. re t y ae; „ r ■ Thomas “Tom” Jackson Collins Pentecostal Fire is falling I remember a day when revivals were going on everywhere. Most would last for seven days, and if the spirit moved, they would be extended through another week or so. This was true for all denominations throughout the country. This extended move, we would call a pentecostal fire or spirit of God falling down upon us. Now days, it seems that revivals last about three to four days and then they are over. I just don't get it, really. I guess folks feel too busy these days to do those. However, we do need them more than ever, now. Of course, can God move in three to four days, of course he can. There is just something to be said about a week or two week revival! It can really change or revive your life! One of the most used songs during revival during the seventies, was "Pentecostal Fire is Falling". It was one of those hymns that I always say, "gets your motor going!" I am sure it is used a good bit today for the season of pentecost or for revivals. I am not really sure. "Pentecostal Fire is Falling", was written by George Bennard. Bennard was bom in 1873 in Youngstown, OH. When he was a young child, his family moved to Aibia, Iowa. His father provided for his family by working as a miner in the coal pits of Iowa. At the age of sixteen, beginning in 1889, George began a brief period of employment in the mines as well. When George was sixteen years of age, his father died. Then soon after, he had his spirtual transformation in latter part of 1897. He served with the Salvation Army in Iowa for several years before he was ordained into the Methodist-Episcopal Church. As we discussed in previous articles, Bennard also wrote the favorite hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross" in 1913. After writing this beloved hymn, Bennard wrote many more hymns, which numbered more than 350. They included. Have thy way. Lord, Love Never Faileth and many more. On October 9, 1958, at the age of eighty-five, Bennard, the holiness evangelist and songwriter, died, exchanging his “cross for a crown.” He spent the last few years of his life a few miles north of Reed City, Michigan. Near his home where he spent these last years, a twelve-foot-high cross was erected, and still remains, with the words emblazoned upon it, ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ - Home of George Bennard, composer of this beloved hymn". What a man of God. May Pentecostal fire or the spirit of God fall upon you and be with you until the end of your days, as it did with George Bennard. George Bennard 1 In the book of God so precious We are told of pentecost, How the blessed Lord’s disciples Tarried for the Holy Ghost. Pentecostal fire fell on them, Burning up their sin and dross, Filling them with pow’r for service, Making them a mighty host. Refrain: Pentecostal fire is falling, Praise the Lord, it fell on me, Pentecostal fire is falling, Brother, it will fall on thee. 2 Pentecost can be repeated, For the Lord is just the same, Yesterday, today, forever, Glory to His precious name! Saints of God can be victorious Over sin and death and hell; Have a full and free salvation, And the blessed story tell. [Refrain] 3 When the Church of Jesus tarries, Pentecostal fire will fall; Sin and wrong will be defeated, Sinners on the Lord will call. She will march to glorious vict’ry, Over ev’ry land and sea, Lifting high the blood-stained banner, Holiness her motto be. [Refrain], Thomas (Tom) Jackson Collins, 93, of Rocky Ford, GA, passed peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by family on January 25, 2024. Tom was bom on October 11, 1930, to Leslie Wallace Collins and Lois Cail Collins, the third of eight children. Tom grew up on a farm outside of Rocky Ford and worked the land with his family until he joined the Army in 1948. He was stationed in Japan until 1950, when he received an honorable discharge and returned home. On December 24, 1954, he married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Frances Krulic. In January 1955, Tom joined the Air Force, and in the summer of 1955, Tom and Mary Frances moved to Widnes, Cheshire, England outside the Royal Air Force Buttonwood Airbase, where Tom was stationed for three years. On July 23, 1956, their son Jeffrey Cail was born at Buttonwood, making him a dual citizen of the United States and England. The Collins family moved back to the United States in 1958 and returned home to Rocky Ford. Their second child, Rebecca Elizabeth (Beth) was bom April 16, 1962, and in 1965, Tom and Mary Frances built their forever home on land surrounded by his family. Shortly after, their third child, Mary Jennifer joined the family on May 4, 1966. Tom started working at Robbins Packing Company in Statesboro in 1959, where he worked his way up from being a delivery track driver to being the manager of the sales department. In 1992, Tom retired from his managerial role, but continued working for Robbins in a PR capacity, traveling around and promoting the company, until he fully retired in 2009, when the plant closed. Tom was well-known and beloved by those who knew him at Robbins Packing Company. Tom was a devout Christian and was a member of the Rocky Ford Baptist Church for 52 years where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and song leader. In 2011, he and Mary Frances transferred their membership to Douglas Branch Baptist Church where they have been faithful members for the past 13 years. Tom was always active and loved being outdoors. He raised and kept many hunting dogs over the years and was an avid hunter and fisher. He loved working his land, tending fields, and his personal vegetable garden where he proudly grew food for his family to enjoy every year, even until he was 92 years old. He especially loved sitting out in the backyard by the pool and watching his grandchildren, and later his great-grandchildren swim and play. Tom and Mary Frances always loved having animals, and their home was a safe haven for many stray animals over the years. Tom faithfully fed the many and varied species of local birds who visited and made a home in his backyard. He and Mary Frances loved to sit out on their back porch and watch and listen to the beautiful songbirds. Tom always especially loved cardinals because of how they were so devoted to their mates and spent their entire lives together, just like he and Mary Frances. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Lois Collins, his siblings Virginia Collins Pullias, Leonard Wallace Collins, Leslie Harrison Collins, Franklin Eugene Collins, and Larry James Collins, as well as his son, Jeffrey Cail Collins. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Frances Krulic Collins, his daughters, Beth (Billy) Smith, Jennifer (Michael) Long, his grandchildren Natasha Kimberly (Steve) Davis, Erin Elizabeth Ward, Mary Gillon (Elliott) Hall, Benjamin Thomas Ward, and Miriam Claire (Cody) DuBois, as well as his great-grandchildren MariHaylee Louise Collins, Carter Reid DuBois, Aubrie Gray DuBois, Parker Collins DuBois, and Mary Everly Hall. He is also survived by his siblings Kenneth Emmanuel (Ann) Collins and Charles Windbum (Wanda) Collins, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews. Tom was beloved by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please donate to Thomas and Mary Frances’s favorite charity: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://childrenscancer.org/ donate/) A memorial service was held on Monday, January 29, 2024, in the chapel of Joiner Anderson with Rev. Russell Lyle and Rev. 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