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Sunday, August 5, 2012
By Obit Clerk
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Danny L. Beard
Danny Leon Beard, of Harlem, Ga., husband of Gail Beard & father of Tyler & Candace, passed away on July 31, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 3, at Life Center in Evans, Ga. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Thurs., Aug. 2, from 7-9 p.m at Elliott Sons Funeral Home in Martinez, Ga.
Myrtie P. Bevington
Myrtie Pore Bevington, 81, of Lincolnton, wife of Jack Bevington, Sr., entered into rest on Sun., July 29, 2012.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Fri., Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. at Hatcher Funeral Home in Langley, S.C. Interment will be in Graniteville Cemetery.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Janet C. Chamberlin
Janet C. Chamberlin, 81, of Kennesaw, Ga., passed away on July 16, 2012.
Services were held on July 20 at St. Catherine Catholic Church.
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Wanda Farmer
Wanda Delores Wilson Farmer, 71, of Harlem, Ga., wife of John Farmer & mother of Sandra & Scott, entered into rest on July 31, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 4, at Starling Funeral Home. Interment will be in South Harlem Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Fri., Aug. 3, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Henry R. Griffin
Retired LTC, US Army
Henry “Ralph” Griffin, 92, of Appling, Ga., died on July 29, 2012 at Trinity Hospice Hospital.
He was born Feb. 1, 1920 on a small farm in Marshville, N.C., the elder son of the late Henry Griffin and the late Gertrude Little Griffin. Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Army upon graduation from Marshville High School. As part of “The Greatest Generation,” he served his country in three wars, including the European Theater of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He participated in the Normandy Invasion as a Sergeant Major with an artillery company. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded The National Defense Service Medal w/OLC, Vietnam Service Medal, Korean Service Medal w/7 Bronze Service Stars, Republic Of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star Medal w/OLC, 5 O / S Bars, United Nations Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. After serving 30 years in the U.S. Army, he returned to serve 15 years as the Fort Gordon Army Field Printing Officer.
During the next 25 years (the golden years), he enjoyed excellent health, his winters in Florida, traveling with his Airstream Buddies, square dancing, vegetable gardening, supporting his church (The Shepherd’s Church), and helping others. The highlight of his mornings was meeting with “The Board of Directors” at Jimmy’s Garage to discuss the world situation. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his captivating storytelling, and belief that you can never have too many cars.
He is survived by wife, Joyce of Appling, Ga.; six grandchildren, Davis Griffin of Cincinnati, Ohio, Barbara Harris of Newburg, Ind., Brian Eldridge of Boonville, Ind., Drew Griffin of Tampa, Fla., Wade Griffin of Wesley Chapel, Fla., Krystal Vogtner of Atlanta, Ga.; 11 great-grandchildren; one stepson, Tony Hughes of Appling, Ga.; and the mother of his two sons, Maxine Straughn. He is predeceased by his sons, William Ralph Griffin and Barry Griffin; and his brother, Harold Griffin.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 1, at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel in Thomson, Ga. with Pastor Bob Rollins officiating. He will be laid to rest at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens with full military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.
The family requests memorials be made to The Shepherd’s Church, 3259 Kelli Dr., Appling, Ga. 30802 or Trinity Hospice, 2803 Wrightsboro Rd. Suite 38, Augusta, Ga. 30909.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Donald Townsend of Trinity Hospice and special care givers, Geraldine Morris and Lois Kendrick, for their attention and care during his battle with cancer.
Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.com to sign the family’s personal guestbook.
Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth McGahee Perdue
Elizabeth “Beth” Perdue, of Thomson, Ga., entered into rest on July 30, 2012 at University Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Aug. 2, at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Don Widener officiating.
Mrs. Perdue was born in Dearing, Ga. and had lived in Thomson most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Henry Grady Pounds and the late Lucille Moats Pounds. She was employed at H & R Block as a Tax Preparer.
Survivors include her daughter, Debra Richards and husband Tracy of Thomson; sister, Joan Neal of Thomson; and granddaughters, Kristain Johnson, Brittany Johnson and Rachel Richards.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 1, at the funeral home.
Please visit BeggsFuneralHome.com to sign the family’s personal guest book.
Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
Leila Shaw
Leila Shaw, 75, of Harlem, wife of the late Bill Shaw & mother of Danny Cobb & the late Debbie Smith, passed away on Fri., July 27, 2012.
Family will receive friends on Sat., Aug. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home in Augusta, Ga. with services to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Brenda B. Thomas
Funeral services for Brenda Brown Thomas, 56, of Lithonia, Ga., wife of Ronnie Thomas, will be held on Wed., Aug. 1, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Pine Hill Baptist Church & Cemetery in Louisville, Ga.
Freeman Funeral Home of Wrens, Ga. is handling the arrangements.
Christopher Thomas
Christopher Michael Patrick Thomas, of Harlem, Ga., father of Howard & Noah Thomas, entered into rest on July 25, 2012.
A private memorial service will be held.
Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
To get these obituaries in print, see the Sun., Aug. 5, edition of The McDuffie Progress.
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