10A The Newnan Times-Herald Wednesday, June 10, 2020 LOCAL OBITUARIES IN LOVING MEMORY OF Charles Gary Boone Legacy Is something that a person leaves be- hind to be remembered by Gary was the second child of Donnie Hall Boone and Geneva Hop- son Boone, a sibling of five children. Gary at- tended Western High School where he met and eventually married Bren- da Acree. They had four children: Judy Ann Boone (Ellard), Charles Jeffery Boone, Angela Jean Boone (Williams), Gego- ry Donald Boone. Gary worked in the cotton mill at Sargent as a weaver, later working for the Gas Company as a truck driv- er. He delivered propane gas to many customers over the years.
Gary lost his father many years ago, his mother just last July, his two brothers: Dennis and Jerry Boone some years back and his two sons: Greg Boone and Jeff Boone not so long ago. Gary left behind two daughters: Judy Ellard and Angie Williams, two sisters: Carole Nylander and Donna Wauman, eleven grandchildren: Chris, Jason, Andrew, Chance, Ashley, Leanne, Anthony, Edward, Aman- da, Josh, Lance, twenty- two great grandchildren: Michelle, Britany, Alys- sa, Carleigh, Harleigh, Abby, Payten, Landon, Laura, Gavin, Abagail, Alex, Mykala, Emily, Ro- man, Leo, Mia, Alexis, Arliana, Kenlie, Greg, Charleigh. A legacy of generations to come. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY! You would have been 78 years old today. Then Jesus said unto them, verily, verily, I Say onto you, I am the door of the sheep.
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James Kenneth Driskill, 80, of Griffin, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge. Born January 4, 1940 in Dawson, A labama, he was a son of the late Willis Driskill and the late Gladys Wigley Driskill. Mr. Driskill graduated from Sylvania High School in Sylvania, AL, attended Snead Junior Col lege in Boaz, AL, received a Bachelor of Science from Athens College in Athens, A a nd a Ma te Degree in Education from West Georgia College. He spent his career as a high school teacher at Jonesboro High School, in iver Academy, and many years at East Coweta High School.
Mr. Driskill was English Department Chair and Adviser to school year- books receiv ing both state and national recog- nition for excellence. He was several times named Star Teacher and Teacher of the Year and received the At lan ta Journa Constitution Award as Teacher of the Year in 1985, with his cash award going to provide computer equipment for use by his East Coweta journalism students. Jim was instrumental in organizing and manag- ing the Georgia Scholastic Press Association and served as a consultant to the Southern Regional Press Institute. He took pride in the fact that a number of his students went on to successful careers in journalism and as writers.
When given a choice between a salary bonus and smaller size classes, he chose the lat- ter. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers, Kathryn Lea, Nell Richards, Jayne Harville, Walker Driskill, Doyle Driskill, and David Driskill. Survivors include his siblings, Lera Stewart of Hixon, TN, Richard Driskill of Prattville, AL, Douglas Driskill of Hoover, AL, and Woody Driskill of Decatur. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is hon- ored to serve the family of Jim Driskill, please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares.
com to share your memo- ries or leave a condolence message. Gerald H. Duke Gerald H. Duke, age 92, passed away peacefully June 5, 2020, at his home in Moreland, Georgia, surrounded by family. He was born on April 11, 1928.
Gera ld i sur ived by his wife Kathryn of 63 years; his three kids, Bruce, Barbara and Terri. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Steven, Brandie, Michael, Nathan, Natalie and was instru- mental as a father figure, helping raise his other granddaughter Michelle Kennedy. He is also sur- vived by three great- grandchildren; sister, Jo; and numerous nieces and nephews. ra ld se ve i country dur ing World War II as a paratrooper, where he completed 19 jumps behind enemy lines. Gerald competed in the first Atlanta Motor Speedway race and came in 4th at the inaugural Charlotte World 600.
He was offered a ride by Lee Petty to run with Richard. He decided to spon- sor himself with his Thunderbird, and after three years in NASCAR, he went on to open up his Transmission shop (Metro Transmissions) that he ran for 40 years in College Park. He was a Mason for 50 years, and he loved riding motor- cycles and flying his air- plane before his retire- ment at 80. A a i life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- tributions can be given in name to the Wounded Warrior Project online at www.wounded- warriorproject.org/donate Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.
com a a to 770-253-4580 Kathy Martin Lee Kathy Martin Lee of Newnan passed away on June 7, 2020. Kathy is survived by her daughters, Karen Hubbard (Derrek Fuller) of Cul lman, Alabama; Andrea Bright (Jeff of Newnan; sons, Jef fery a ks ew a and teven Jackson of College Park; sister, Diane Hays (Ben) of Gay, Georgia; brother, Michael Martin of College Park; and grandchildren, Tyler, Jamie, Casen, Brianna, Brian, Jacob, Joshua, Jayde teve a nd Jeanna. Graves ide se ices will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in College Park with the Rev. Greg Morris officiating.
Those wishing may sign the online guest registry at www.parrottfu- neralhome.com The family will receive fr iends from Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory. Robert W. Lucado Robert W. Lucado, 95, of Newnan passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
He was born March 4, 1925, in Pamplin, Virginia, to the late Willie P. Lucado and Mary F. Lucado. Robe se ve i country in the U.S. Army and received an honor- able discharge.
Robert was a loving husband and Daddy. Everyone always commented on his sweet smile. Robert was also a member of Peachtree City First Baptist Church. He is survived by his lov ing wi fe Frances Smith Lucado; daughter, Susan and her husband Mark Haag; grandsons, Jonathan (Margar i ta Haag, Michael (Kristen) a a a a sons, Benjamin Haag, Sebast ian Haag, and Logan Haag. He is also survived by one great- randdaughte Ky i Haag.
A private family service was held to celebrate the life Robert lived. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contribu- tions be made in name to ik ipken Ministries online at nikrip- ken.com Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mck- oon.com a Home Crematory (770) 253-4580. Charles Ken Matthews Mr. Ken Matthews of Tyrone passed away on June 9, 2020. Ken has served the Town of Tyrone as a City Councilman for the past ten plus years and was a veteran of the U.S.
Navy. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Susie Lackey Matthews; daugh- ter, Ashley Matthews of Fairburn; sister, Cortney Dotson and her hus- band, Gary, of Hampton, GA; grandchildren, Ivy, Alexander, Logan; neph- ews, Michael, Chris, Nick and Wyatt. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Mallett and Mr.
Eric Dial officiat- ing. Those wishing may sign the on line guest reg- istry at www.parrottfuner- alhome.com. The family will receive fr iends Thursday eve- ing rom 5 unt i 7 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800. Sharon Ann Morgan Sharon Ann Morgan, 69, of Newnan passed away on June 6, 2020.
a September 4, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Lawrence and Maebell York. She retired from Par tners Pizza in Newnan. She was preceded in death by her par- ents; husband, Johnny Morgan; and daughter, Candace Jones. She is survived by her daugh- ter, Melissa Jones of Newnan; son, Jason Morgan of Columbus; grandchildren, Jackie, LeeAnne, Trevor, Sam, and Charlie; and brother, Lamar York of Ringgold. The family will have a private service at a date to be determined.
Ruth Marrapodi Reeves Ruth Marrapodi Reeves, 96, passed away on June 6, 2020. Ruth was born on May 27, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Antonio and Maria Marrapodi. She was a born again believer in Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; hus- band, Bill Reeves; son- in-law, Bob Taylor; great- granddaughter, Gabriele Hannah; and eight sib- ings. She is survived by daughters, Marlene Taylor of Newnan and Leslie (Kenneth) Janney of Sharpsburg; sons, Larry Reeves of Sharpsburg and Billy (Consuela) Reeves of Franklin; sister, Esther Ziegler of Ohio; ine grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and numer- ous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City. Alice Bishop Wells Alice Bishop Wells, age 84, passed away peace- fu ly on Fr iday, June 5, 2020, at Nor thside Hospital.
She was born on February 4, 1936, i re nv i Sou th Caro ina to the la te Benjamin Clyde Bishop and Thelma Louise Nixon. Along with her parents, Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Well, and brother, Robert Bishop. She is survived by her children, Louise Wells McLean, Rober Ralph Wel ls, Fredr ick Benjamin Wells, Mary Alice Wells; grandchildren, Randon Jonathon Lee Wells, Caroline Brooke Wells, Matthew Robert Wells, Thaddeus Jackson McLean; and great-grand- children, Lucas Cooper Wells, Ethan Parker Wells and Zoe Scarlet Wells. She is also survived by ib ings, Ann Bishop Caldwell and Benjamin Clyde Bishop Jr. The graves ide se r- vice celebrating ife was held Monday, June 8, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 96 Jefferson in Newnan with Pastor Rusty Williams officiating.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon. com Alvin Eugene Collins White Alvin Eugene Collins White, age 6, of Palmetto, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born on December 2, 2013, to Timothy Scott i a i a Burnham Collins. He was preceded in death by his grandpar- ents, Alvin Eugene White, Dale and Betty Brown, and his great-grandfa- ther, Eugene Burnham. Including his parents, Alvin is survived by his grandparents, Charles a Donna Burnham, Carla Scott, Dorothy Louise Burnham, Lee Skinner, Ruby Burnham; his sis- ters, London Lee White, Tobi Lynn Collins, Taylor Nicole Nobley; brother, Austin Scott White; and many aunts unc les cousins and friends.
A a i will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Pastor Gregory Mallet officiating. Due to the current health crisis, we are requesting all who attend to wear a mask and practice social distancing. The family will receive friends Friday, June 12, 2020 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home Crematory.
For your convenience we will be live stream- ing the funeral service at www.parrottfuneralhome. com Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneral- home.com NTH STAFF REPORTS Two ic yc le a classes will be hosted by Bike Coweta on June 20. The classes will cover basic rules of the road, including street signs, traf ic laws, hand sig- nals and riding on the ight-hand side of the road. Equipment checks for bicycles and helmets will also be available along with a skills course.
The 10 a.m. class will be held at 98 Jackson St. in the parking lot of the Newnan Papp Clinic. The second class, at 1 p.m., will be held at 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road at the Newnan Centre LINC Trailhead. The courses are free to the public and open to all ages.
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