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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
THE JACKSON HERALD
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Obituaries
Gainesville in 1964. He retired from General Mo
tors in Doraville after 30 years.
He rode Harley Da
vidson motorcycles all
over the United States in
between his hunting and
fishing trips. He loved
his children, grandchil
dren, being with his
friends at the Bulldogs
and especially going to
the senior center.
Randy belonged to
many motorcycle clubs
including Abate of Geor
gia, Walton Cycle Club, Two Dogs Motorcycle
Club, The Cushman Club and was a charter mem
ber of the Hog Club in Athens.
In addition to his parents Randy was preceded in
death by his son, Adrian Jones; brother, Ray Jones
and wife Francis.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce
Jones; step-son, Nicholas Fitton; daughters, Julie
Scoggins and husband Darrell, and Tracy Wright
and husband Josh; son, Nathan Jones and wife
Lynn; grandchildren, Mayetta Jones, Natalie June
Jones, Corbin and Morgan Scoggins and Noah;
sisters, Runnette Mathis, Rilla Bell, Ruth Williams
and Rachel Graham; brother, Ryman Jones; and a
host of other relatives.
Funeral service: Sunday, September 24, 2023, at
3 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.
Family to receive friends: Sunday, September 24,
2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532
Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, lawsonfuneral-
home.org. 706-654-0966.
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Week of September 24-30
Russell Lee Meeks
WINDER — Russell Lee Meeks, 61, Winder, en
tered rest Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Mr. Meeks was bom in
Harts Creek, West Vir
ginia, a son of the late
Don and Belva Brown
ing Meeks, and was an
electrician in the con
traction industry.
In addition to his par
ents, Mr. Meeks is pre
ceded by a brother, Steve
Vance.
Survivors include his
wife, Patricia Wood
Meeks, Winder; children, Cassie Meeks, Winder,
Joshua Meeks, Braselton, Jessica Norman and Rus
sell Waugh Jr., both of West Virginia; half-sister,
Darlene Lester, West Virginia; brother-in-law, Jeff
Wood (Kaye); sister-in-law, Nancy Wood; and nine
grandchildren also survive.
In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Meeks, his
remains will be cremated and a private family me
morial service will be held at a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder High
way, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online
condolences at www.evansfimeralhomeinc.com.
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Week of September 24-30
Harold Alex “Hal” Miller
Harold Alex “Hal” Miller, Winder, passed away
on Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a prolonged
illness.
He was bom in Lenox
on July 29, 1946 to Har
old Birchmore “Son”
Miller and Martha Eliz
abeth Daughtrey. He at
tended Winder schools,
graduating from Wind
er-Barrow High School
in 1964. He attended the
University of Georgia,
and served in the United
States Army from 1967-
1969.
Passionate about sports, Hal worked as sports
editor at The Winder News. He covered countless
Winder-Barrow, Apalachee, and other local sport
ing events in his career as a journalist. He served on
the Winder-Barrow Hall of Fame Committee and he
was an avid UGA fan.
Hal was the official statistician for WBHS and
maintained meticulous records for many years. He
covered sports long enough to write about and com
pare second generation athletes to their parents.
He was awarded numerous plaques and certifi
cates for his sports coverage by the Georgia Press
Association including multiple first places in The
Winder News circulation division. Hal was also a
member of the Georgia High School Association.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and by his
brother, James Hendry Miller Sr.
He is survived by sister-in-law, Ann Miller, Wind
er; nephew John Kater (Rebecca Diane) Miller,
grand-nephew, Isaac James William, and grand
niece Isla Jasmine, Fredericksburg, Va.; nephew,
James Hendry (Tarah Luke) Miller Jr., Stockbridge;
and aunt, Louise Mathis, Ocala, Fla. Hal is also sur
vived by long-time friends, Debbie and Mike Bur-
gamy, Dacula; and several beloved cousins in Geor
gia, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of ar
rangements. Fond memories and expressions of
sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemory-
Chapel.com for the Miller family.
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Week of September 24-30
Robert “Bob” Lee Norton Jr.
WINDER — Robert “Bob” Lee Norton Jr., 75,
Winder, passed away Saturday, September 23,
2023.
He was a native of
Ohio. Bob was of the
Christian faith and at
tended Free Chapel
Church. He proudly
served his country as a
Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War.
Bob retired as an equipment operator in Fort
Worth, Texas. He was an avid golfer and was de
voted to serving his community by being a member
of the Lions Club, where he was a district governor
and volunteering with The Friends of Fort Yargo
State Park.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert
Lee Norton Sr. and Wynn Norton; a daughter; and
a sister.
He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years,
Sheila Edwards, Winder; a son; a daughter; two
step-sons, Steven Bush, Jacksonville, Florida, and
Rickey Bush (Janis), Tifton; a step-daughter, Dean
na Shoemake (Ricky), Winder; five grandchildren,
Peyton Phelps, Brittany Bush, Hunter Bush, Me
gan Graham (Jake) and Mark Shoemake; and three
great-grandchildren, Avery, Bowen and Trey.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, Septem
ber 28, 2023, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral
Home, Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of ar
rangements.
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Week of September 24-30
Bobby Burns Parks
Bobby Bums Parks, 91, passed away on Monday,
September 18, 2023.
Bobby lived in Hull,
but was bom in Gills-
ville to the late Ernest
and Minnie Parks. In
addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death
by his brothers, Howard
Parks, Bill Parks and David Parks; sisters, Willeta
Poole, Eula Waters and Grace Cronic; his beloved
wife of over 55 years, Doris Parks; and second wife,
Colleen Berryman.
Bobby was a Veteran of the United States Army
and was a retired Lieutenant with the Athens-Clarke
County Fire Department. He was also a poultry and
cattle farmer, did construction work, built homes
and owned a roofing company.
Bobby loved fishing, hunting, traveling and most
importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his fam
ily and friends.
Survivors include his daughters, Jane Loop
(Steve), Cumming, and Sandra Broadnax, Kemers-
ville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Anna Broad
nax, Cody Loop and Kate Broadnax; great-grandson,
Damon Loop; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Friday, September 22, 2023, at
2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, East. Interment will
follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cem
etery.
Family to receive friends: Friday, September 22,
2023, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their apprecia
tion to his caregiver Jan Hughes for her loyal care.
A special thanks goes to Candice, Noel, Christy, Ta
mara, Amanda, Phoebe, Lauren, Brittany, Brandy
and Kwania at Avery Village and also to Leah from
Agape Hospice.
Donations may be made to the Cemetery Fund at
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Neese.
Lord and Stephens, East, is in charge of arrange
ments. www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of September 24-30
Herman Otto “Mike" SchmuckerJr.
CENTERVILLE, UTAH — Hennan Otto “Mike”
Schmucker Jr., 89, Centerville, Utah, passed away
peacefully the evening of Friday, September 15,
2023.
Bom to Hennan Otto
Schmucker Sr. and An
nie Patricia Davison
Schmucker in Corona,
New York, on October 9,
1933, he was the oldest
of six children.
Mike, a nickname lov
ingly given to him by
his mother, graduated
from Islip High School
in 1951. After gradua
tion, he joined the Unit
ed States Air Force and achieved the rank of staff
sergeant.
Introduced by his fellow airman buddy, Mike met
Norma Lou Funk when he was 21. Two weeks after
meeting he convinced her to marry him. After be
ing honorably discharged in 1957 Mike moved his
growing family back to Islip, N. Y.
Twelve years later he and Norma brought the fam
ily to Ogden, Utah, where he attended Weber State
University working towards a Bachelor’s Degree
and began a career at HAFB. Thirteen years later
Mike made the move back to New York to take over
the reins of the family business, Orowoc. He later
moved Orowoc and his family to Georgia where he
remained, caring for his wife Norma, until her pass
ing in 2011.
Mike then made one final move to Centerville,
Utah, where he spent the rest of his days. Mike was
a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints; over the years he devoted much
of his time to service of his brother and sister mem
bers through many different callings.
Mike was lucky enough to find love twice. He and
Norma raised seven children and bettered their com
munities for 55 years through service and activity in
the Lions Club, Tax Pac, highway clean up efforts,
Scouting and religious callings.
After the passing of Norma, Mike was blessed to
find love and companionship with his second wife,
Susie Fay Bardwell, of Corinth, Mississippi until her
passing.
Mike was best known for his motto of “keep smil
ing”; He never failed to carry a smile throughout his
life. He was quiet in his strength and gentle in his
demeanor. He found so much joy in the simplici
ty of life and the love of those around him; Mike
would oftentimes stand outside waving as family
and friends would leave, waiting until they were out
of sight.
Mike was frequently found in the service of those
around him. Mike’s love for others permeated his
life. He was looked upon as a grandfather to more
than just his grandchildren. He was a voracious
learner, always reading something to expand his
knowledge.
He found peace in nature, often enjoying hunting,
fishing, camping with his family, or even just staring
up at the clouds in the sky; he rarely missed a beau
tiful sunset. Mike was always ready with a warm
smile or hug; his hugs and kindnesses will be the
legacy he leaves upon this earth.
Mike is preceded in death by his first wife, Nor
ma; second wife, Susie; brother, Bill; parents; and
grandparents.
He is survived by three brothers, Bob, Jim and Joe;
his sister, Pat; seven children, Ron (Lorraine), Beth
any (Clarence), Mike (LuAnn), Mary, Rick (Lori),
Andrew (Jan) and Daniel (Hawa); three step-chil
dren, David, Kaye (Jerry) and Ray; 24 grandchil
dren; and 39 great-grandchildren.
His family would like to extend thanks to Legacy
House of Park Lane and Inspire Hospice for their
care; and a special note of thanks to Kimberlee New-
man-Campbell who provided exceptional care for
Mike during his final year.
Funeral service: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at
11 a.m. at the Canyon View Ward, 210 E. 1825 N.,
Centerville, Utah.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, September
28, 2023, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the
Centerville Police Department K-9 unit as a tr ibute
to Mike’s lifelong generosity and service. Special
note, the K-9 unit provided service to Mike during
a home invasion last year. https://www.gofundme.
com/f/centerville-city-police-k9-unit?utm_cam-
paign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_
link_all&utm_source=customer; or the Center
of Hope Food Pantry, https://www.ladiesofchari-
tynorthemutah. org /.
Russon Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrange
ments. Services will be streamed live on Russon
Brothers Mortuary Facebook page.
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