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Page 6A — Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The True Citizen
OBITUARIES
Daniel Boatwright
Daniel Boatwright considered himself fortunate to have
survived the world for over 93 years. He was bom in a small
house in Waynesboro, Georgia
on October 26, 1927 to Ruth and
Daniel Boatwright Sr.
His two sisters Violet Finger
and Martha J. Barnes preceded
him in death in 2016 and 1996,
respectively.
The Boatwright family migrated
to New York City in the 1940s.
After completing high school,
he began his career working in a
clothing store. He also worked as
shoe shiner and factory worker.
But, as his mother told him from
an early age, he needed to do more so he could leave a legacy.
Dan joined the army in 1943. In April 1948 he completed
his basic technical training in Fort Benning Georgia. He would
become a member of the all black 555th Parachute Infantry
Battalion 82nd Airborne division, better known as the “Triple
Nickels”, towards the end of World War II.
In 1950 he became a member of the first, last and only
black Ranger Company during the Korean War. Although
he started in a segregated unit, he was not discouraged from
becoming an outstanding soldier. He was a four-time Purple
Heart recipient and was wounded in Korea and in Vietnam.
He received numerous honors and accolades for his commit
ment to our country and the values of freedom, peace, and
opportunity for all Americans.
He retired from the U.S. army in 1970 as Lieutenant Colo
nel. He would later move to Keysville where he became a
gentleman farmer who shared the fruits of his labor with
friends and family. In his travels, he always thought of helping
those who needed a hand, regardless of their ethnicity. His
generosity, philanthropy and humanity kept him grounded
and humble.
He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.
Together with the Lord.
Memorial Services were held
3 p.m. Sunday May 16, in the
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott
Funeral Home chapel with
Reverend Tom Kalliokoski of
ficiating.
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Elizabeth “Lisa” Kaiser
Elizabeth “Lisa” Kaiser, 50, entered into rest Thursday, May
13,2021. She was the daughter of Beverly and the late George
Vincent Logue III. She attended
Grace Baptist Church. Lisa was
very adventurous, loved animals,
loved music, and enjoyed attend
ing concerts. She was preceded in
death by her father, Denny Logue.
She is survived by her husband
of 29 years, Kevin Kaiser of Ev
ans; her mother, Beverly Logue
of Keysville; and two very special
friends, Pepper and Holly.
Funeral Services were held at
2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15 in the
funeral home chapel with Greg
Coursey and Dee Humphreys officiating. The family received
friends one hour prior to the service.
Remembrances may be made to the Columbia County
Humane Society.
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, 220 East 6th Street,
Waynesboro, GA 30830(706-
554-3531)
You may sign the guest book
at www.deloachfuneralhomes.
com.
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Michael “Mike” Joyner
Michael “Mike” Joyner, 72, the son of the late Albert and
Willie Mae Joyner, entered to rest Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Mr. Joyner was a native and long
time resident of Jenkins County. He
was a member of the Green Fork
Baptist Church, a retired mechanic,
truck driver, and farmer. Mr. Joyner
enjoyed fixing things.
In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by his wife,
Linda Kay Joyner; a daughter, Fe
licia Daughtry; his siblings, Walter
Joyner, Tommy Joyner, Wilbur
Joyner, Joan Reynolds, Gail Wil
liamson, and Carleen Jenkins.
Surviving are his children, Me
linda Phillips of Statesboro, Mickey Joyner of Millen, Teresa
Henley of Kentucky, Justin Joyner of Kentucky, James Lanier,
Jr. of Dublin, Doug Lanier (Cindy) of Tennessee, Jessica Arms
of Twin City, Charlie Lanier (Ashlie) of Millen, Mason Lanier
(Jillian) of Perkins, Megan McGee (Darren) of Swainsboro;
his brother, Junior Joyner of Millen; 23 grandchildren, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sun
day, May 16 at DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 11a.m. Monday, May 17 in
the DeLoach-McKerley- Prescott Chapel with the Reverend
Wes Collins officiating. Burial followed in the Millen City
Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Albert Joyner, Mark Joyner,
Dwayne Flakes, Robbie Reynolds, Bobby Williams and Chad
Watson.
Please sign our online guest
book at www.deloachfuneral
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Wade H. Skinner, Sr.
Wade H. Skinner, Sr., 59, entered into rest on Saturday,May
15,2021, at University Hospital. Mr. Skinner was a native and
lifelong resident of Burke County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra W. and Fran
ces S. Skinner; and a brother, Ezra W. Skinner, Jr.
Surviving are his two sons, Wade H. Skinner, Jr. and Dereck
Mac Skinner; and his grandchildren, Gavin Wade Skinner and
Julianna Teresa Skinner all of Waynesboro.
Please sign our guestbook on
line at www.deloachfuneral
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tinue for years to come.
I’ll remind commissioners
this is how they got themselves
in a bind with increasing local
elected officials’ salaries. You
did it for one and then another
and now everybody’s in line
with their hand out and you’re
trying to figure out how to get
that horse back in the barn.
Just because the county may
have the ability to help, does
not always mean that it should.
Lively
those occasions are getting
fewer as I get older.
I revel in the few weeks
of spring because before we
know it, summer will be here
and we'll all be sweating life
Sunday sinners.
You are going to have to
make choices and you are go
ing to have to learn to say “no.”
Or when the day finally
comes that the commission
ers ask taxpayers to pick up
the slack for a situation they
created, they might just be
the ones finally hearing that
phrase.
For more Burke County po
litical news, follow Bird Dog
Politics on Facebook.
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Until then I'll sit on the porch
every chance that I get enjoy
ing the balmy breezes, the oc
casional rain showers and the
frog and cricket music.
After all, it's therapeutic.
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