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WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-B Obituaries Carolyn Albritton HAMPTON, GA - Carolyn Holder Albritton, 88, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017. Carolyn was born February 14, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Albritton; son, Morris Albritton; father, Joe Davis; and mother, Annie Ruth Davis. She was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle of Jonesboro, Ga. Survivors include a daughter, Jerri Ann Crowe( Benny); son, Lawrence Albritton (Jan); son, Lewis Holder (Connie); son, Larry Holder (Elissa); daughter- in-law, Cynthia Albritton; sister, Geraldine House; brother, Ken neth Joel Davis; brother, John Davis; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numer ous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 21, in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial was at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Jonesboro. Donations may be made to Southern Grace Hospice, 384 Racetrack Road, McDonough, GA 30252. Fond memories and expres sions of sympathy may be shared at www.taragardenchapelfuneral- home.com for the Albritton fam- ily. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. Cynthia Buday JEFFERSON - Cynthia Louise Buday, 69, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Cynthia worked for the Vet erans Administration for 30 plus years. She enjoyed having brunch with her friends at The Red House and was an expert on how to be retired. She loved her grandson and family. Mrs. Buday was pre ceded in death by her husband Allen Buday Survivors include her son, Michael D. Bowden and wife Jessica, Bogart; brothers, Wayne Englett and wife Mick ey, Hoschton and William Nix, Atlanta; sister, Alice Busick and husband Danny, Mississippi; grandson, Aaron Bowden; niece, Angel Nash and husband Jeffery; nephew, Matthew Busick; step- niece, Donna Peoples and other great-nieces and nephews. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, www.lawsonfuner- alhome.org, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017 (12516) Faye Chatham JEFFERSON - Faye Roberts Chatham, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Mrs. Chatham was born in Carnesville, the daugh ter of the late Frank and Gladys Cheek Rob erts. She was a home maker. Survivors include her husband, Newell Cha tham, Jefferson; sons, David Chatham, Jefferson, and Roger Chatham, Snellville; brother, Ray Roberts, Toccoa; two grandchil dren, Cathy Hadfield and Heidi Chatham; and three great-grand children, Jordan and Reed and Riley Hadfield. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 22, in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hardy officiating. The burial was in the Jackson Memo rial Park. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. (12588) ‘Marty’ Cooper JEFFERSON - Martha Ann “Marty” Benson Cooper, 75, entered into rest Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Mrs. Cooper was born in Jef ferson, the daughter of the late Ben nie B. Benson, Sr. and Annie Mae Love Ben son. She was a member of Bethany Unit ed Methodist Church and was a retired CNA. After attending nursing school, she worked 35 years in the nursing and health care field, where she had the reputation of being a thoughtful, loving and caring provider. On many occa sions, she provided her nursing skills to many friends and espe cially family members. God gave her the gift of compassion along with the gift of understanding the needs of the sick. She will be best remembered for her dedication to her family and to her work. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bradford Benson, Jr.; and sister-in-law Barbara Benson. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Danny Cooper, Jef ferson; her son, Sid Shropshire and his wife Genese, Watkins- ville; son, Mitch Shropshire, Jef ferson; daughter, Pam Shropshire, Winterville; grandson, Tennison Shropshire, Atlanta; step son, Steven Matthews and his wife Tammy, Windsor, Va.; brother, Jim Benson and his wife Guy Dean, Jefferson; sister, Merita Beatty, Newnan; and many niec es, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Sat urday, July 22, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastors Ross Wheeler, Johnny Ray and Eric Shelton officiating. Burial was in the Evans Memory Gar dens. Gentlemen honored as pall bearers were Matt Benson, Drew Benson, Jimmy Cooper, Jay Coo per, Jim Benson and Kip Beatty. Tennison Shropshire served as an honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30606, or to the Alzheimers Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Georgia 30346. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. (12588-64.45) ‘Bill’ Cronic HUGUENOT, N.Y.- William McArthur Cronic was born on November 11, 1942 in Madison, Ga., the son of John Henry Cronic and Arah Lois Fagan. He was the sixth of seven children. He joined the United States Navy in 1959 and proudly served on the U.S.S Boxer through the start of the Vietnam War, until his Honorable Discharge in November 1965. He married Lois Decker on February 11, 1966, and they have been together ever since. From 1968 to 1994, he owned and operated Bill’s Mobil in Port Jervis, N.Y., where he made countless friends and memories. During this time, he also earned his pilot’s license and piloted his own Cessna. After attempt ing retirement for a few years, Bill began working for the New York State Department of Cor rections at Mid Orange Correc tional Facility in Warwick, N.Y. in 1998. There he served as a Garage Supervisor and CSEA Union President and State Rep resentative until his actual retire ment in 2011. He spent the past six years of his retirement traveling, enjoying his motorcycle, assisting with the restoration of a 1946 Chevrolet pick-up, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his “little bud” Scruffy and his two-favorite people, his wife of 51 years, Lois Decker Cronic, and his grand daughter, Jessica Cronic Baton, whom he and Lois have lovingly raised since she was a year old. In addition, he is survived by his grandson-in-law, Nick Baton, and grand-dog, Tucker, Pennsyl vania; brother, Jerry Cronic, and sister-in-law, Ann Deaton Cron ic, Winder, Ga.; daughter, Lisa Cronic, Middletown, N.Y.; grand daughter, PenniLynn Gould; and great-grandson, Josiah Bolding, Wilkes Barre, Pa.; and brother- in-law, Bob Decker and his wife, Shannon, Huguenot, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Cronic, and his mother, Arah Lois Fagan, Braselton, Ga., and siblings, Sam Cronic, Red Cronic, Charles Cronic, Bob Cronic and Mary Greason, Winder, Ga. He is remembered by his fam ily as a dedicated husband and father and a loyal friend who enjoyed life, was always up for adventure, and did things his way until the very end. At Bill’s request, there will be no services. A celebration of life for family and close friends will be held at a later date. Donations in Bill’s honor may be made to Puppies Behind Bars, 263 W. 28th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Funeral arrangements are by the GRAY-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis. To send a condolence note to the family please visit www.gray- parkerfuneralhome.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. Chad Fouche NICHOLSON - Chad Wesley Fouche, 42, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Mr. Fouche was born in Biloxi, Miss, to Stanley and Brenda Tindle Fouche of Nicholson. He worked in finance and was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his parents, include brothers, Jeff Fouche, Dacula, and Kevin Fouche (Brittany), Nichol son; nephews, Tanner and Josh Fouche; nieces, Lillian Davis, Carolyn and Emalyn Fouche. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 23 at Nicholson Bap tist Church with the Rev. Vaughn Howington, Jr. and Mr. Don Wat kins officiating. Interment was at Howington Cemetery. Donations can be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House at 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017 (12299) Martha Glenn Martha Louise Glenn, 101, died Monday, July 17, 2017. Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fletcher Paul and Fan nie Elizabeth Carter Paul; wife of the late Fred Glenn; mother to the late Danny Glenn and sister to the late Sam Paul, Pat Paul, T.F. Paul and Mil dred Ruff. Mrs. Glenn was a homemaker and member of Carlton Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking and sharing with everyone. She also liked garden ing and her flowers. Survivors include her son, Don Glenn, Carlton, daughter-in-law, Patricia (Danny Chance) Glenn, Carlton, brother-in-law, G.C. (Jeannette) Glenn; grandson, Marty Glenn; great-granddaugh ter, Alexis Williams; and numer ous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 20, at Carlton Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Adams officiating. Entombment was at Carlton Cemetery. Pall bearers were Jeffery Glenn, Alan Benson, Ricky Drew, Elliot Paul, Larry Paul and Johnny Paul. Donations may be made to the Carlton Cemetery Maintenance Fund. Lord & Stephens Danielsville was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26 2017. (12635) ‘Bud’ Gunter OWENSBORO, KY - Charles “Bud” Lee Gunter, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky, Heartford House. Charles was County, Ga., on November 26, 1935, the son of the late Roy Lee and Lizzie Ruth Gunter. He was a Navy Veteran serv ing from 1955-1959 and was sole proprietor of House of 10,000 Picture Frames for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Cunningham; and a brother, Talmadge Gunter. Survivors include his loving wife, Donna McDaniel Clouse; a daughter, Marcia Safran; son, Andrew Gunter; granddaughter, Candice Clark (Chris); great- grandson, Caleb Clark; and sis ters, Virginia Cooper, Barbara Joyce Flanigan (Albert), and Rob bie Nash. There will be a private memo rial service. In lieu of flowers, contribu tions may be made to the Pan creatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org in honor of Charles. James H. Davis Funeral Home, Owensboro, Ky., is in charge of arrangements. Messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneral- home.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. Annie Hardeman WINDER - Annie Hardeman, 69, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Annie was a faithful worker at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She worked on the Usher Board and the Mission Board. She was a member of the Senior Choir and a member of the Pastors Aide. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mavis Shields Butler; husband, Elmer Hardeman; daughter, Carol Har deman; sisters, Elaine Reddish, Vivian Butler, Eva Mae Rus sell, Elizabeth James Butler and Roberta Butler; brothers, James and Randy Butler and Eugene Daniel. Survivors include her chil dren, Suzanne, Emery, Valerie; sisters, Alberta Thomas, Brenda and Carol Butler; brothers, Kerry, Wayne, and Guy Butler; brother- in-law, Earley (Mary) Hardeman; sisters-in-law, Nettie (Thomas) McCray and Minnie Hardeman; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a host of niec es, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of Annie’s life was held on Friday, July 14, at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Winder. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Byrd & Fla nigan Crematory and Funeral Service, Lawrenceville. ByrdandFlanigan.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. Chad Hix JEFFERSON - Chad Hix, 36, entered into rest Thursday, July 20, 2017. Mr. Hix was Ga., the son of Larry “Butch” Hix and Joyce Howington Hix, both of Jefferson and was a self- employed car penter. Survivors in addition to his parents are two sisters, Kelley Hardigree and her husband Todd, Jefferson, and Audrey Gutherie and her husband Corey, Dawsonville; grandfather, Billy Howington, Jefferson; niec es and nephews, Justin and Britta ny Hardigree and Isabel and Sam Gutherie; uncle, Britt Howington, Oklahoma and aunt, Peggy Hix, Jefferson. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 23, from the Cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens, Commerce. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Todd Hardigree, Corey Gutherie, Justin Hardigree, Terry Hix, Eric Hix and Jack Howington, Jr. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jef ferson, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017 (12588) Bobbye Lassiter WINDER - Bobbye Jo Bur ris Lassiter, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Mrs. Lassiter, born in Fore man, Ariz. on August 22, 1931, was the first of three children to the late Robert George and Jo Needham Bur ris. A Univer sity of Georgia alumni, Mrs. Lassiter was the Chairman of the Business Education department at Winder- Barrow High School, where she taught for 15 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmoth er and teacher. Mrs. Lassiter was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jerry Holland Lassiter. Survivors include two daugh ters, Karen Barber and husband Wayne, and Kay Morris; four grandchildren, Houston Barber, Hannah Morris, Haley Staple- ton and husband Thomas, and Clayton Barber; and two great grandchildren, Scarlett and Hazel Stapleton. Funeral services were held Sat urday, July 22, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Sheperd’s Center, Atlanta, GA, www.shepherd.org. Shepherd Center I Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Rehabilitation www. shepherd. org The Shepherd Center specializ es in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation along with medical research as the top rehabilitation hospital in the nation. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. (12690) ‘David’Little William “David” Little, 71, born May 23, 1946, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. David grew up in Lexington, Ga. and later moved to Madison County. He was a mechanic for C.P. Alewine’s & Alps Tire & BP for many years before going into business for himself. David was preceded in death by his parents, Jewett Scrambler and Annie Flo- rene Poulnot Little; his brother, Bobby Little; and son Gary Little. Survivors include his daughter, Teresa and Joe Cooper, Colbert, Ga; four sons, Timmy and Hope, Jefferson, Jimmy and Christy, Lexington, Mike and Lisa, Ila, and Mark Little, Nicholson; 13 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Condolences or cards may be mailed to 1374 Buddy Moore Rd., Colbert, Ga. 30628 Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. Patricia McGee COMER - Patricia Gail McGee, 63, passed away Satur day July 15, 2017, at her resi dence. Mrs. McGee was born May 25, 1954, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of Donald and Sybil Stewart Van Dalen. She worked in the retail industry. Survivors include sons, Joseph Alcorn, Oregon, and Steven Alcorn, Ft. Benning, Ga.; broth ers, Donald Van Dalen, South Carolina, and David Van Dalen, Michigan; sister, Kathy Franklin, White, Ga.; and 14 grandchildren Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at her residence in Comer. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ivie- funeralhomecommerce.com Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. (12614) Lester Skinner WINDER - Lester David Skin ner, 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. David, the self-appointed Semi- Unofficial Mayor of County Line, was bom on August 27, 1947 to W. N. and Hazel Skinner. He served his country in the United States Army, the National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. After receiving his bachelor’s in Busi ness Administration from the University of Georgia, David made a career as a farm and agri-business lender. As the Execu tive Director of the Geor gia Develop ment Author ity, he served on numerous state and national boards promoting agriculture. This love of agriculture also kept him motivated to serve on mul tiple State FFA and 4-H com mittees through the years. David grew up on a farm, so he was very supportive of anything that involved the education of young people in agriculture. Two of his most humbling moments came from serving the Georgia FFA. In 2009, the board room at the FFA/ FCCLA camp was named “The David Skinner Room.” In 2013, a cabin at Camp John Hope was named in his honor. David loved people and he loved serving oth ers. Years ago, David had a radio show on Winder’s local sta tion. On WIMO, he delivered weekly installments of Poor David’s Almanac to his adoring fans. His regular listeners were sorely disappointed when he gave it up, but all five of them eventu ally got over it. Survivors include his wife, Gina; sons, Jeff (Tammy), Winder and Brian (Stacey), Dacula; step sons, John (Mandy) Parker, Bain- bridge and Will (Catie) Parker, Andalusia, Ala.; and grandchil dren Jordan, Jarrod, Madison, Fisher, Jake, and Logan. David is also survived by brothers: Don ald (Martha) Skinner and Douglas (Judy) Skinner, and a sister, Cathy Page. Services were held at Carter Funeral Home Sunday, July 23. Interment followed at Nazareth United Methodist Church, where he was a member since child hood. David was always proud that his father helped build the Nazareth with his two hands. He didn’t just love the building; he loved his Lord and Savior too. He used every opportunity that arose to share how wonderful the Lord had been to him. He wanted others to know Christ intimately like he did. Memorials may be made to The Georgia F. F. A. Founda tion, Attention: David Skinner Fund, P. O. Box 237 Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 or Georgia 4-H, Attention: Mary Ann Parsons, 306 Hoke Smith Annex, Athens, Georgia 30602. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017 (12571-81.10) Harold Smith MAYSYILLE - Harold Coan Smtih, 83, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Smith was born in Duncan, S.C., the son of the late James Harold and Margaret Coan Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Webb’s Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was a retired electrical engineer. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Heatherly Smith; sons, Robert Smith (Cathy), Buford, Ga., and J.R. Smith (Wanda), Stockbridge; sister, Joye Borum, Travelers Rest, S.C.; grandchil dren, Teresa Sparks (Michael) and Laura Smith; and great-grandchil dren, Liberty and Harper Sparks. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 22, from the Cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Chad Payne offi ciating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. (12299) Matthew Wheeler STATESBORO, GA - Mat thew Kevin Wheeler, 41, died suddenly on Monday, July 17, 2017, at his residence. Matthew was bom in Com merce, Ga. and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1994. He attended Valdosta State Uni versity where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and earned a B.A. in finance in 1997. After college, he lived in Ponte Vedra, Fla. and worked there and in Jacksonville for 18 years. He was a financial advisor working with several banks in the Jack sonville area, including; SunTrust Bank, BBVA Compass Bank, Morgan Stanley, the Jacksonville Bank, First Citizens Bank and RFW Wealth Advisors. Matthew was also a member of Rotary International. He was a member of the Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church. He moved to Statesboro in 2016. Survivors include his son, Matthew Kevin Wheeler II; his daughter, Ella Morgan Wheeler; his spouse, Dee Anne Wheeler; parents, Jerry J. and Charlotte Mealor, Commerce; grandmother, Nelda S. Wheeler, Commerce; uncles, Ken (Mona) Wheeler, Darien, Ga., Charles G. (Jean) Wheeler Jr., May sville; aunt and uncle, Sara and Bill Massey, Cornelia, Ga.; mother and father- in-law, Martha and Bill Butler, Jennings, Fla.; his best friend, Andy Waters, Statesboro; and many others in his large extended family. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Matthew’s name to the Kappa Alpha Order, Ref. Delta Roe Chapter, 115 Liberty Hall Road, Lexington, Virginia 24450, or the Gabriel House of Care, 4599 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, Flor ida 32224. Friends may sign the online register book at www.joinerand- erson.com Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. Ronald Wilkie DANIELSVILLE - Ronald Steve Wilkie, 71, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Wilkie was born in Com merce to the late Jedediah Wil banks and Lillie M. Barrett Wilkie. He was a member of Ila Baptist Church and was a con struction superintendent. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hart Wilkie, Danielsville; children, Ronald Mark Vickers, Bossier, La., Amy Lynn Penning ton, St. Augustine, Fla., Ronald Steve Wilkie, Jr., Joshua Charles Wilkie and Jason James Wilkie all of Jefferson, and Corey Zane Hart, Carnesville; brother, Daniel Wilkie, Athens; stepfather, James Earl Wilkie, Danielsville; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, July 27 at the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Jack- son Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet News, Inc. July 26, 2017. (12299) Margarite Cunningham OSTRANDER, OHIO - Mar garite Hennies Cunningham, 89, formerly of Jefferson, Ga., entered into rest Saturday, July 22, 2017. Mrs. Cunningham was born in Columbia, S.C., the daughter of the late Preston Hix Hennies and Margarite Frances Cobb Hennies. She was of the Catholic denomi nation and was a homemaker. Mrs. Cunningham was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Douglas Cunningham; and three sons, Thomas Douglas Cunning ham, Daniel Phillip Cunningham and Timothy Hix Cunningham. Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne Violi and her husband Art, Ostrander, Ohio; eight grand children; and fifteen great-grand children. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 26, 2017. (12588) Chad Pruitt COMMERCE - Chad Timo thy Pruitt, 49, passed away Friday July 21, 2017, at the Northridge Medical Center. Mr. Pruitt was born January 24, 1968 in Athens. Chad had a bachelor’s degree from Emman uel College in music. He was an avid piano player hav ing played for over 25 years with the King’s Messenger’s Quartet. He served in several churches as pianist and currently was playing at Bethany United Methodist Church. He was a member of Brockton Road Baptist Church, where he loved to serve. Chad loved his comic books, see ing his superhero movies, playing his Xbox and his family. He loved spending time with his family as well as all the babies in his family. He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Pruitt; biologi cal mother, Linda Pruitt; brother, Bobby Pruitt. Survivors include his wife, Beth Pruitt, Commerce, son, Daniel Pruitt, Commerce, daugh ter, Hannah Pruitt, Commerce, mother, Kathleen Carlan Pruitt, Commerce; brothers, Thad Pruitt, Homer, and Billy Pruitt, Dan ielsville; sister, Gail Seabolt, Dahlonega; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday July 25, at the Brock ton Road Baptist Church with the Revs. Jesse Mealor and Ross Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the National Down Syndrome Congress, 30 Mansell Court, Suite 108, Roswell, Georgia 30076. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.ivie- funeralhomecommerce.com Arrangements were in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Juy 26, 2017. (12614) Email to obits @ mainstreetnews.com born in Oconee bom in Athens,
