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Newspaper Page TextPage 2A -Wednesday, Aug. 16,1995, Houston Tlmes-Journal Long-time Perry leader Robert Tuggle Sr. dies at 95 - By PAULINE LEWIS Society Editor Robert Thomas Tuggle Sr., one of Perry’s oldest and most •beloved senior citizens, passed away on Aug. 11 after a short ill ness. He was born near Sand Mountain, in Calhoun County, Ala., on Oct. 24, 1901, the oldest of two sons and a daughter bom to Armstead and Ophelia Glover Tuggle. His younger brother was Wiley Vernon Tuggle and his sis ter was is Mary Tuggle Saville, who now lives in Atlanta. Both boys attended a two room school located on the other side of Sand Mountain, about one mile away from their home. The family left Alabama on Thanksgiving morning in 1914, in a covered wagon pulled by two mules. After two days of this arduous trip to their new home near Fort Valley, Vernon and his mother took a train, leaving Robert and his father to continue with the wagon. It took a week for them to arrive at Fort Valley farm. Then owned by T. F. Ousley, it was located three miles east of Fort Valley along U.S. 42 and was known as Moss Lake Obituaries Louise Weaver Fast Services for Louise Weaver Fast were held Aug. 9 at Watson- Hunt Funeral Home, Perry, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Fast, 53, died Aug. 6. She had lived in Perry since 1960, moving from Quitman. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Houston Chapter No. 383 and a past Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth Friendship Court No. 9. She was supervisor of Communications Center at Robins Air Force Base. Survivors: husband, Thomas L. Fast; daughter, Juanita E. Fast of Macon; mother, Mary L. Bacon of Perry; father, Davis E. Weaver Sr. of Perry; and sisters, Martha J. Yansom and Geraldine Foskey, both of Perry; brother, Davis E. Weaver Jr. of Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3783 President Parkway, Suite 102, Atlanta, 30340. Mary D. Jackson Services for Mary D. Jackson were held Aug 10 at Sandbed Baptist Church with burial in Hayneville Church Cemetery. Jackson, 72, died Aug. 6. Bom in Houston County, she was the daughter of the late Will COULD BE IN MB CALL A COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST! EXTERMINATING COMPANY M m CALL 922-1410 OR 1 -800-344-1152 [M free ESTIMATES & INSPECTIONS • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED ■H TIME PAYMENTS CAN BE ARRANGED ipi iWii 1 m DR. J. CRAIG PATTERSON FIND OUT NOW WHETHER CAREFUL PROFESSIONAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE CAN RELIEVE YOUR ACHES This examination normally costs $35.00 or more. It will include an orthopedic test, a neu rological test, a blood pressure test, a spinal alignment check, an examination for restrict ed or excessive motion of the spine, a muscle strength test, and a private consultation to discuSs the results. Any further treatment shall be agreed upon in writing by both parties. PATTERSON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 1304 Macon Road • Perry, Georgia • 987-7555 Fruit Farm. It was later sold to Robert’s uncle, John Tuggle of Atlanta. In 1916, the family moved to another farm located three miles west of Fort Valley along Ga. 129. The two Tuggle boys walked to school during their 10 years of formal education. Around 1920, the family moved to the farm of George Anderson near Myrtle (at Rigdon’s between Fort Valley and Perry). Both boys worked at Anderson’s farm store for a short time; however, Vernon left to Find a job at a gas station located along Ball Street in Perry. He later began work with the Houston Banking Co. where he remained until his death on Feb. 20, 1972, at which time he was the president. Vernon married Mildred Ellen Powell of Leesburg, Ga. on June 26, 1932. and she died on Sept. 11. 1984; they had no children. Robert Tuggle left Myrtle community and went to Macon in 1924 as the parts manager for Ellis (Ford) Motor Co. He and Mary Ruth Harper were married on Sept. 6, 1926 and they lived in Milledgeville for about four Durham and Maggie C. London. She was the widow of Harry Jackson and was a member of Sandbed Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Remanda Berry, Robert L. Williams, R.C. Williams and James Williams, Jr., all of Macon; and Mary F. Jackson of Atlanta; sister, Hattie Robinson of Hayneville; and nine grandchildren. Richardson &Son Funeral Home of Warner Robins had charge of arrangements. Robert Thomas Tuggle Sr. Services for Robert Thomas Tuggle Sr. were held Sunday at the Perry United Methodist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Tuggle, 93, died Aug. 11. Bom in Calhoun County, Ala., he had lived in Perry 81 years. He moved to Houston County in 1911 in a cov ered wagon. He was the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge #35. He was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church where he was also a member of the Men’s Bible Class. He was a retired farmer. Survivors: children, Nelle T. Shelton and Robert T. Tuggle Jr., both of Perry; sister, Mary S. Saville of Atlanta; six grandchil dren; nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family FREE FULL SPINAL EXAMINATION No Obligation, Nothing to Pay You may have one of these 12 DANGER SIGNALS OF PINCHED NERVES: «■ Low Back Pain «• Painful Joints «*■ Arm/Leg Pain «• Headaches **• Bursitis «■ Muscle Spasms «• Neck Pain Dizziness Numbness Arm/Leg «■ Arthritis •* Hip Pain «■ Pain between Shoulder months while Ellis Motor Co. opened a branch office there. He returned to Macon while he con tinued to work for Ellis Motor Co. In 1927, he and Ruth moved to Perry where he worked for Perry (Ford) Motor Co, owned by George Luce. During his employment at Perry Motor Co., he was able to help Luce build the first Blue Bird school bus. As a note, Cyrus I. Shelton also helped with this bus by steaming wood ribbing (in the kiln of Perry Veneer Co)., so it could be bent into shape. From 1930-1940, Robert Tuggle was the owner of a Gulf gas station located in the north east corner of the Masonic Building, at Carroll and Jemigan streets. It was during this time that he saw many people seeking employment during the depres sion. On many occasions, entire families seeking shelter and warmth, would spend the night in the station. Never did Robert Tuggle miss any merchandise; these people were extremely honest during those days. It was at this station that Tuggle met his requests donations be made to Perry United Methodist Church or to Westfield Schools. Watson- Hunt Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Allen Henry Kennedy Jr. Graveside services for Allen Henry Kennedy Jr., 53, who died Aug. 10 were held Aug. 11 at the Evergreen Cemetery. Born in Pulaski Co., He was the son of the late Allen H. Kennedy and Eldora Harrell Kennedy . He was a former Personnel Director at the Floyd Medical Center in Rome. He had resided in Perry for 10 years coming from Rome. Rev. Jim Shipley officiated with Watson-Hunt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Rodney Darrell Spivey Atlanta-Services for Rodney Darrell Spivey were held Aug. 12 at Free Providence Baptist Church, Grovania, with burial in Hayneville Church Cemetery. Spivey, 28, died Aug. 6. Survivors: father, Henry Spivey of Melbourne, Fla; moth er, Roberta Spivey of Atlanta; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rafe Green of Perry and Mrs. Ellis Spivey of Melbourne, Fla; broth ers and sisters, Rafe Green of Atlanta, Tracy Spivey of Perry, Terance Spivey, Willis Spivey, Tony Spivey, Stacy Spivey, Langie Spivey, Vanessa Spivey and Cassandra Spivey, all of Melbourne, Fla. Bobby E. Glover Mortuary of Perry had charge of arrange ments. Tommie Taylor Sr. Funeral services for Tommie David Taylor Sr. 78, of Sulphur , La., were held Aug. 9 at Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. He died Aug. 7 in the West Caloasisu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur. future son-in-law, Charles Irby Shelton. Shelton would ride his tricycle from the Wells Hotel, where his family lived, to the gas station, to buy a bottle of choco late milk. Tuggle moved from Perry in 1937 to the farm he had pur chased from Fred Culler. He con tinued to operate both the gas sta tion and the farm for a short time. His brother-in-law, Nick Harper, soon began operating the station while Tuggle devoted full time to farming. When Tuggle left his home on Washington Street to move to the farm, the Sheltons moved into the house the Tuggles had just vacated, the present site of The Bank of Perry’s Prime Time sta tion In addition to farming, Robert Tuggle worked at Wellston dur ing the time that Robins Air Force Base was being built. He managed a crew that performed various tasks, such as clearing woodland, moving dirt, and load ing trucks. In the early 19505, he changed from all -farming to primarily dairy farming After his retirement in 1964, Mr. Taylor was a native of Kathleen and was a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur. Survivors: wife, Jacqueline Taylor of Sulphur; two daughters Wyann Guice of Kingwood, Texas and Tura Linsomb of Shreveport; two sons, Tommie Taylor Jr. of New Iberia and James Taylor of Sulphur; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Dr. James Sample officiated and burial was in McFadden Cemetery in DeQuincy. Wesley Thomas Sr. CANTON The Rev. Wesley A. Thomas Sr., 77, died Aug. 15. Services will be held Aug. 17 at the Canton First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Sanford Willard and the Rev. Dan Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Hickory Flat Cemetery with the Pickens County Disabled Veterans in charge of graveside services. The Rev. Thomas was a mem ber of the Canton First United Methodist Church. He was also a Shriner, a member of the VFW, American Legion, Masons and A.D.B.C. He was a World War II army veteran and survived the Bataan Death march, he was a prisoner of war for many years. He served as chaplain of Department of Georgia P.O.W.’s. He was a pas tor in several churches in the area for many years. He is survived by his sons, Wesley A. Thomas Jr., of Dahlonega, the Rev. John Thomas of Jasper, Ind., daugh ters, Dialphia Lanier of Elko, and Mary Ellen Lee of Rockmart, one sister, Myrtle Piny an of Canton and eight grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, make contri butions to the Canton First United Methodist Church or the wAlkcß-RhodES Tractor Co. ) t oST'iiil 987-117 J Ml M ..».*>■« Tent Sale fosonEwm«iano IS 1 WHOaAfD 2 Days Only! <E2Mm I 1] Friday, August 18™ —9am- Bpm I It Saturday, August 19 th —9am- spm I Downtown Perry - across from the Courthouse & the New Perry Hotel I Hr 1^ S m /■l : > r , 1 /IB Sm Thousands on rental return Ford 3830'5! 1884 and 1995 year models, HI \ /|B /£k. low hours, factory warranty, competitive financing. H\ \ Otter great buys on large selection o! new Ford tractors^jQ^ Tuggle then devoted much of his time to his garden, his children and, grandchildren, and to fish ing. His children were Robert Thomas (Bobby) Tuggle Jr. and Nelle Tuggle (Mrs. Charles Irby) Shelton, both of Perry. His grandchildren are Robert Thomas (Rob) Tuggle 111 and Marny Tuggle; Chip Shelton, Louis Shelton and Thomas Shelton, all of Perry, and Nancy Shelton McLendon of Richmond Hill- He also had nine great grandchildren. Robert Tuggle Sr. never asked much from anyone, but was always eager and willing to help others. His physical condition was always the best for a man of his age at any given time. This, his family thought, was because there wasn’t a lazy bone in his body. Robert Thomas Tuggle Sr. was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church where he was also a member of the Men’s Bible Class. He was the oldest member of the Masonic Lodge #35 in Perry. His funeral was held at Perry United Methodist Church, Aug. 13, 1995. Officiating clergy was Andersonville P.O.W. Museum. Canton is in charge of arrange-Vf Sosbee Funeral Home of ments. 4L - Hkß g« » m HIH oit wkmm ‘ SHbbII %tio 2nd I hh mmWBBm *SBKBKm IB , fIH ilipiaHpl ippf-: ||| JSH L |R 'MwllMM' >' S v : ; y * c *yjp|§P Junior/Misses, Girls’, Plus Sizes, Accessories too! Equal or Lesser Value. Excludes Bonus Buys, Clearance and Coats Perry Market Place Shopping Center ' U57-A Sam Nunn Blvd. ■ /lJ 1 r FO« THE BTORE I V M I hgflß YOU CALL I The Right Look At The Right Price Girls' sizes in select stores 1 WBm K jMpi ROBERT TUGGLE SR. At Recent Event the Rev. Dr. Marcus Tripp and the Rev. Ken Myers. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, located in Perry, followed the funeral ser vice. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to Westfield Schools or Perry United Methodist Church.