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Obituaries Drury “Dm” Anderson Shielding Drury “Dru” Ander son Shierling, 20, died October 16, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. Dru was the son of Marion Shierling and Rosalind Ragan-Adams, who was born on March 6, 1999, in Columbus, GA. Dru is survived by father, Marion Troy Shierling of Lumpkin, Georgia, his mother Rosalind (Scott - special step-father), Ragan-Ad ams, brother Talon Ra gan Shierling and sister, Emma Marguerite Shi erling, all of Leesburg, Georgia; many cousins and friends. Dru was a 2017 gradu ate of Lee County High School. Dru was a junior at the University of Geor gia studying Business and had decided to also pursue International Affairs. Dru was an avid cycler, and passion ate about conservation, preparation of whole some and natural foods, personal health and well-being, replenishing trees and saving our planet. A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, 2:00 PM, at the Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel in Richland, Georgia. The Reverends Dan Smith and David Murphy officiated the service. Dru is preceded in death by his grandpar ents, James Billy and Ida Marcia Ragan and Elbeth and Margaret Shierling and uncle Razz Shierling. Dru, Tak For Alt - Thanks for everything! Foster G. Bunch Mr. Foster G. Bunch, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at Satilla Hos pice in Waycross. In ac cordance with his wishes there was no services and he was laid to rest at Andersonville National Cemetery on Friday, November 8, 2019. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.josephwjonesfh. com. Joseph W Jones Fu neral Home of Leesburg was given the honor to serve the Bunch family. Robert L. “Bob Garner Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Garner, 75, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Services honoring the life of Mr. Garner will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, at Andersonville National Cemetery, with military honors. Born August 10, 1944, in Boulder, CO, Mr. Gar ner was the son of the late Leonard and Thelma West Garner. He proudly served our country and retired from the United States Marine Corps. He was a Denver Broncos fan, enjoyed golfing, but most of all was a ded icated husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his loving wife, Elaine Garner of Leesburg; daughter, Anissa Hen derson of Leesburg; son, Pete Garner of Leesburg; grandchildren, Mariah Collins and Cade Gar ner; brother, Les Garner of Ft. Collins, CO; sister- in-law’s Donna Garner and Pauline Dambach; uncle Johnny and aunt Donna; cousin, Darren and Susie Dalghren and his beloved dog, Chester. The family will visit with friends following the service at the ceme tery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.josephwjonesfh. com. Joseph W. Jones Fu neral Home of Leesburg was given the honor to serve the Garner family. Bible, from page 6B buryingplace of Manoah his father. And he judged Israel twenty years. from Judges 16 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBLE FOUNDATION, PO Box 908, Newberg, Oregon 97132. email: bf@bf.org Donald Edwin Williams, Jr. Mr. Donald Edwin Williams, Jr., 56, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his home. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg. Rev. Melvin Slappey offici Snyder, from page 6B thought of what David said. “They shall abun dantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness” (Psalm 145:7). No memory is better and more refreshing than my times with God. Dr. James L. Snyder, pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, lives with the Gracious Mis tress of the Parsonage in Ocala, FL. Call him at 352-687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church website is www.whatafellowship. com. The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 13,2019, Page 7B ated. Born on September 10, 1963, in Albany, Mr. Williams was a weld er for over 25 years. He was a kindhearted person who was very ar tistic. He will be greatly missed by his family. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Rosemary (Joe) Kirksey of Leesburg; father and step-mother, Donald E. Williams, Sr. (Sandy) of South Carolina; chil dren, John A. Williams of South Carolina, Bran don White of Leesburg and two others; siblings, Becky Coley (Danny) ofBaconton, Carolyn Wesolowski (Matt) of South Carolina; Tammy Welch of Leesburg and Bobby Williams (An gela) of Texas; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.josephwjonesfh. com. Joseph W. Jones Fu neral Home of Leesburg was given the honor to serve the Williams family. Grover Charles (Buddy) Woolard Mr. Grover Charles (Buddy) Woolard, 82, of Albany, Georgia, entered his eternal rest Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Willson Hos pice House. He was born on April 16, 1937, in Sylvester, Georgia. Before his retirement, Buddy was the owner and operator of Woolard Oil Company in Sylves ter, Georgia. He was an Army veteran. Buddy became a follower of Jesus Christ at the age of 35. He has been an avid Bible stu dent and teacher for 47 years. He has led Bible classes in Sylvester, Poulan, and Albany. He has served as the teacher of the Encourager Con nect Group at Sherwood Baptist Church for the past 15 years. A memorial service was held Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Sherwood Baptist Church. Pastor John Spencer and Rev. Tom Pollock officiated. Mr. Woolard was preceded in death by his wives, Nell and Pat Woolard, his parents, Henry Hall and Vee Woolard, and a brother Hank (Sonny) Woolard. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Janie Martin Woolard; 4 daughters: Pam Hodg es (Doug) of Macon, Georgia; Penny Champi on (Dennis) of Albany; Paige Maxwell (Gil) of Jackson, Georgia; and Beth Norman (Alan) of Albany, Georgia; a son, Rob Martin, Sr. (Rose) of Sylvester, Georgia; a sister, Priscilla Sperry (Gil) of Resarico, Baja, Mexico; 12 grandchil dren: Dusty Layfield (Kristen Braswell) Syl vester; Whittney Barks dale (Matt) Sylvester; Sim Bozeman (Allyson) Sylvester; Allye Lloyd (Grant) Sylvester; Savannah Fields (Matt) Sylvester; Christopher Lee, Jackson, Georgia; Caleb Sims (Marisa Masciantonio) Nash ville, Tennessee; Isla Marie Maxwell, Jack- son, Georgia; Clay Nor man, Marietta, Georgia; Nicole Norman, Albany, Georgia; Rob Martin, Jr., Sapelo Island, Geor gia; and Rebecca Mar tin, Athens, Georgia; 12 great grandchildren: Cash Layfield, Lillian Braswell, Olivia Barks dale, Davis Barksdale, Mackenzie Bozeman, Tucker Bozeman, Colton Bozeman, Kinslye Lloyd, Mabrye Lloyd, Lynnelee Fields, Way- lynne Fields, and Joe Keet Long. In lieu of flowers, those desiring, please make donations to Sher wood Baptist Church, Meet the Need, 2201 Whispering Pines Road, Albany, Georgia, 31707 or Willson Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Alba ny, Georgia 31707. To sign our online registry or to send con dolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www. mathewsfuneralhome. com. ' Royce “Sam” Ellerbee Mr. Royce “Sam” Ellerbee, 85, of Albany, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Memo rial Hospital. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, November 11, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Larry Dean officiating. The in terment was held at Har mony Baptist Church Cemetery in Turner, Co. at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Ellerbee was born on July, 17, 1934, in Ashburn to Addie Mae and William Ike Ellerbee. Sam attended Turner County Schools and graduated in 1952. Sam joined the Air Force and was eventual ly stationed at Altus Air Force Base. Altus, OK. Which is where he met Anita Morrison. They had two boys, Bo and Buddy. After the service Sam returned to Georgia where he was employed by Sears for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Bo, his brothers: Pete, Hub, Ed, Clyde, and Dick. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jan Ellerbee of Albany; his son, Buddy Ellerbee of Sylvester; the mother of his sons, Anita Ellerbee of OK;, his step sons, Brad (Carla) Shook of N.C., and Chad (Misty) Shook of Lee Co; his grandchildren, Brandon Ellerbee of Albany, Will Ellerbee of Merietta; his step grandchildren, Amber Barragan and Courtney Shook both of Lee Co., Haley Shook and Dakota Shook of N.C. and Christian Burnfin of Lee Co.; his sister Willie Chattin of Sylvester; and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences and mem ories may be shared at www.hallandhallfh.com. Hall and Hall Funeral Home of Albany was given the honor to serve the Ellerbee family. Jerry Thomas Smith Mr. Jerry Thomas Smith, 81, of Albany, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Satur day, November 2, 2019, at Regency Hospital in Macon. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in the chapel of Hall & Hall Funeral Home. Following the services, he was laid to rest in Floral Memory Gardens. His brother, Rev. William Smith officiated. Mr. Smith was born October 17, 1938, in Colquitt County to the late William E. and Lula Christine Smith. He proudly served his coun try in the United States Navy and went to work as a police officer for the Albany Police Depart ment and later a fireman for the Albany Fire Department. After his service in the commu nity he went to work as a mechanic and welder for Firestone where he worked for 17 years until they closed. In his free time, Mr. Smith loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family that he adored. He was of the Baptist faith and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Smith was preced ed in death by his wife, Delores Smith; daughter, Nila Smith; and sister, Judy Kirksy. Survivors include his children, Timothy Smith (Julie) of Christiana, PA, Thomas Smith of IL, Cammie Smith (Brian Bazemore) of Baconton, Latricia Helms (Gary) of Baconton, and Marcia Hendrix (Ken) of Ma con; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Smith of OK, and sisters, Ra chel Posey (Hermis) of Buena Vista, and Faye Phillips (Joe) of AL. Condolences may be shared at www.halland- hallfuneralhome.com. Lucille Griffin Hayes Myers Mrs. Lucille Griffin Hayes Myers passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019 with family by her side. She was born in rural Geor gia near Quitman in 1922 and was a beautiful 97+ years of age. Mrs. Myers came from very humble beginnings as the 8th of 12 children, all born at home and all required to work on the farm (sharecropping, picking cotton and other farm chores) from a very early age. As a result, she was determined to better herself and ultimately became a li censed cosmetologist in 1952. After working for others in that field for a few years, she branched out and started her own business, employing several other cosmetol ogists. Lucille’s Beauty Shop was a very popular and fun gathering place in Albany, GA, for many years. After a serious child hood illness, she de termined to become a healthy person and practiced diligently what she preached about good eating habits and exercise. She began jogging and walking in her neighborhood daily as a young woman and was even ridiculed by some before it became the thing to do in later years. Mrs. Myers fell and broke her back when she was 90 years of age, but determined to get back on her feet and start walking again. She was still walking about an hour each day with her walker at age 97. She came to know the Lord Jesus Christ in her young adulthood and never swayed from be ing a powerful, unafraid witness to others about Him. She read and studied her Bible every single day until the last day she could, which was just recently. Mrs. Myers was a wonderful see Obituaries, page 8B JOSEPH W. JONES FUNERAL HOME in Leesburg “Where Life is Celebrated and Families are Cared for” Affordable Funeral options and w w w ?n 7 <fp n h w i n ,Ll 9 f,m^m^ 9 r?m <Mcac nn www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com cremation starting at $1595.00 229-814-1415
