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Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - Pike County Journal Reporter - Page 5A
OBITUARIES
Jesse Frank “Butch”
Armistead, Jr.
Jesse Frank “Butch” Armistead, Jr., age 68, of
Zebulon, passed away peacefully on October 7,
2021. He was born July 14, 1953 at Piedmont Hos
pital in Atlanta and grew up in Barnesville, the son
and middle child of Jesse Frank Armistead, Sr. and
Martha Elizabeth “Beth” Poston Armistead. He will
be remembered as a loving
husband, father, grandfather
and uncle; a faithful servant
to the community; and a
trusted friend to many.
Butch grew up in Barnes
ville, Georgia, where he
developed a love for farm
ing and raising cattle by
helping his father on their
family farm. He continued
to farm and raise beef cattle
throughout his life and loved very little in life more
than recruiting his family members and friends to
“work the cows”. Butch attended Barnesville First
United Methodist Church and he sometimes joked
that if the doors to the church were open, his mother
ensured that he was inside. He and his sister Stepha
nie also maintained a similarly constant presence at
the Barnesville City Pool. They both swam competi
tively, and both went on to compete for the Univer
sity of Georgia.
Butch graduated from Gordon Military High School
in 1971 and from the University of Georgia in 1975
with a degree in Computer Science, where he was a
4-year letterman with the UGA Swimming program,
a Co-Captain in the 1974-75 season and a Tri-Captain
for the 1975-76 season. He was a National qualifier
in the 1974 season in the 200 meter breaststroke.
Following college, Butch continued to be involved
in swimming by coaching and mentoring countless
young swimmers through the years.
Upon graduation from UGA, Butch moved to Griffin
and bought a Dairy Queen franchise where he devel
oped a keen taste for vanilla ice cream which lasted
his lifetime. He later ventured into pork rind produc
tion and a vending business, all of which he enjoyed
very much; however, he found his true calling when
he decided to venture into real estate when he joined
Murray Company Realtors and enjoyed a fulfilling and
successful second career. Butch has been a teacher
and facilitator for the Realtors Land Institute, past
president and board member of the Georgia Chapter
of the Realtors Land Institute, past president and
board member of the Heart of Georgia Board of Real
tors, and Lifetime Member of the $1,000,000 Club of
the Heart of Georgia Board of Realtors.
In addition, Butch was a member and council mem
ber of St. John Lutheran Church in Griffin. He also
served as past chairman of the four-county area of
the Boy Scouts of America; past co-president of Prom
ise Place, providing safe houses, transition homes
and counseling for victims of domestic violence; a
long-time member of the National Cattleman’s and
Beef Association; and a member and director of the
University of Georgia Bulldog Swim and Dive Club.
Butch was rarely idle. He had an unwavering work
ethic that served him well throughout his entire life
and contributed to his success as an athlete, farmer
and businessman. More important to him, however,
than anything else, Butch was a dedicated and caring
husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and men
tor. He cared deeply for his family and never missed
an opportunity to let them know how much he loved
them.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents and is
survived by his wife, Allie Edwards Armistead; four
children, Walker Armistead, Sr. (Sydney) of Griffin,
Courtney Armistead of Thomaston, Dana Decker
(Easton) of Zebulon, and Miranda Armistead of Grif
fin; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Ben Johnson 111
of Atlanta, and sister Stephanie Armistead of Atlanta;
three grandchildren, Blythe Armistead, Walker Ar
mistead Jr., and Waylon Decker; nine nephews, Ben
Johnson IV (Jennifer), Armistead Johnson (Tommy),
Jett Fisher (Caroline), Elliot Fisher, John Fisher, Henry
Fisher, Ashley Altman (Jesse), Will Edwards (Sarah),
Mary Grace Foster (Jake), and several great-nieces
and great-nephews. He will be deeply missed by all.
A private family service will be held on Friday,
October 15, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please consider
a donation to the University of Georgia Bulldog Swim
and Dive Club (www.ugaswimanddiveclub.com),
Storybook Farm (hopeonhorseback.org), St. John
Lutheran Church (www.stjohngriffin.org), or a local
charity of your choice in memory of Jesse “Butch”
Armistead, Jr.
The family wishes to thank the front-line first re
sponders of Pike County and the doctors, nurses, and
staff at Upson Regional Medical Center for their able
and loving care to Butch and the community.
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, 10170 Hwy 19 N,
Zebulon Rd, Zebulon, GA 30295 is assisting the family
with arrangements.
Hunter Scott Self
Hunter Scott Self, age 18, of Concord, passed away
October 7, 2021. Hunter grew up in Pike County,
graduating from Pike County High School with honors
in May of this year. He was
currently attending South
ern Crescent Technical
College pursuing degrees
in computer animation
and website development.
Hunter was a gifted writer
and artist. He was in the
process of writing a medi
eval fantasy book. Hunter
was also working part time
in the maintenance depart
ment at La Quinta Inns and Suites in Macon.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents,
June and Danny Wilson and Debbie Morris.
He is survived by his parents, Dianna and David
Self of Concord; sister: Ariel Jasmine Self; brother:
Christian David Self; grandparents: Johnny E. and
Mary Sue Self; aunt: Darlene Burns of Concord;
uncle: James Mark Self; his cousin and best friend:
Daniel Burns; cousins: Zachary Wilson, Austin Self,
Delaney Self, Brandy Morris and Devon, Morgan and
Paige Morris.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October
12, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Fu
neral Home. Burial followed in Moody Memorial
Gardens.
Friends visited the family on Monday, October 11,
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Nominations needed
by Oct. 13 for Pike’s
officer, firefighter,
paramedic of the year
Pike County Ameri
can Legion Post 197 is
sponsoring and seeking
nominations for the Pike
County Law Enforce
ment, Firefighter and
Emergency Medical Tech
nician (EMT)/Paramedic
of the Year Awards.
To be eligible for the
awards, nominees must
be currently serving in
law enforcement organi
zations (such as sheriff’s
office, police department,
Georgia Department of
Public Safety, Bureau of
Investigations or Depart
ment of Corrections),
firefighting organiza
tion (county or city fire
department or volunteer
fire department) or Emer
gency Medical Service or
Fire Department Para
medic organization/team.
Candidates must
either reside or serve in
Pike County. Requests
for nomination should
include current resident
address, location of duty/
service, current title,
rank and job descrip
tion, past positions/
titles with dates, degrees
and training (schools or
academies), community
volunteer activities and
names of family mem
bers.
“Most of these items
can be pulled from
a good resume. The
nominating person needs
to explain why this
person deserves to be
recognized,” said Bryan
Richardson of American
Legion Post 197. “Lastly,
the nominating person
needs to include phone
number and/or email
address for potential
coordination. Nomina
tion packets can be
emailed to Bryan Rich
ardson, Post Historian
at rich5060@bellsouth.
net no later than Sept. 26.
Contacts will be quickly
notified if their nominee
has been selected.”
The Award Ceremony
will be conducted at 6
p.m. on Oct. 13 at Pike
County American Legion
Post 197. For more infor
mation, contact Bryan
Richardson at rich5060@
bellsouth.net or 678-764-
2611.
Voter registration
booth at the Jubilee
The Pike County Amer
ican Legion Post 197 will
conduct a Voter Registra
tion drive at its Veteran/
Legion information booth
Oct. 16-17 at the Concord
Jubilee.
“By this date, the
deadline for voter regis
tration for the Tuesday,
2 November 2021 elec
tions will have passed.
However, if you are not
registered, you can reg
ister for any upcoming
run-offs or special elec
tions, as well as be ready
for next year’s elections,”
said Bryan Richardson of
Post 197. “Please use this
opportunity to register if
you have not already.”
CHURCH BULLETINS
Historic New Hebron Baptist Church: 3 p.m.,
October 17. The Apostle Paul portrayed by Dwain
Penn returns after a five year absence. Paul writes the
letter to Ephesians, shares his conversion story and
prays a corporate sinner’s prayer. 770-567-4113.
Pine Mountain Holiness Church: Monthly food
bank every third Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A short
application must be filled out for patrons. Open to
anybody.
Public meetings
The next scheduled meetings in Pike County are:
• Pike County commission, Wednesday, October 13, 9 a.m.
in the main, upstairs courtroom of the courthouse.
• Concord city council, Tuesday, November 9, 7 p.m., city hall
• Meansville council, Monday, November 8, 7 p.m.,
Meansville city hall, 6:45 p.m.
• Molena city council, Monday, November 8, 6 p.m.,
Molena city hall
• Pike County agribusiness authority, Thursday, October
21, 7 p.m., Farm Bureau office.
• Pike County board of appeals, Thursday, October 21,6 p.m.
• Pike County board of education, Wednesday, October 27,
8:30 a.m., Board Room at the Pike County Schools Memorial
Annex.
• Pike County library board, Thursday, October 14, 4:30
p.m., J. Joel Edwards Public Library.
• Pike planning commission, Thursday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.
• Pike County tax assessors, Tuesday, October 19, meeting at
9 a.m., Pike EMA/Storage Facility, 1132 Twin Oaks Road.
• Pike County water authority meeting, Thursday, October
21, 7:30 a.m., authority building.
• Williamson city council, Thursday, November 4, 7 p.m.
• Zebulon city council, Tuesday, November 9, 6 p.m.
• Zebulon Downtown Development Authority, Tuesday,
October 19, 7 p.m., A Novel Experience, 426 Thomaston St.
• Board of elections and registration, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Octo
ber 19, in the commissioners’ conference room.
• Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 19, EMA facility.
ARREST REPORT
Between Monday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 10, Pike
County law enforcement agencies made the following
arrests:
PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
Katelyn Storm Blackstock, 25, simple battery fam
ily violence;
Kenneth Lee French 11, 38, possession of arms by
convicted felons and first offender probation.
ZEBULON POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Briaunna Yasharia Smith, 21, driving while license
suspended or revoked and speeding;
Wanda Nicole Wheeler, 38, brake lights and turn
signals required and driving while license withdrawn;
Christopher Blake Williams, 17, possession of
marijuana less than one ounce.
BARNESVILLE MARBLE &
GRANITE COMPANY
Serving Middle Georgia For 110 Years
Designers & Manufacturers of
Marble, Granite & Bronze Since 1908
George & Janice Moore
770-358-1470
124 Railroad St., Barnesville, GA 30204
• Individuals aged 65 and older
• Individuals aged 50-64 with certain underlying medical
conditions
• Individuals aged 18-49 who are at high risk of severe
COVID-19
• Individuals aged 18-64 who are at increased risk for
COVID-19 exposure
Must be at least 6 months after second Pfizer
dose.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
7:30am-12:00pm
1:00pm-4:30pm
URMC Auditorium
Walk-Ins Encouraged. No Appointment Necessary.