May 11, 1924—Dec. 21, 2012
Griffin resident
Mr. Ralph Freeman of Griffin passed away on Friday. He was 88 years of age.
Mr. Freeman was born on a small cotton farm near Sylvania, Georgia. After graduating from Sylvania High School he joined the National Youth Administration and was stationed at Brunswick, Georgia. He then worked for two years for the Central of Georgia Railway. After World War II began, he at first accepted a deferment arranged by his employer, but in December 1942 after seeing so many of his high school friends in uniform, he volunteered for the army.
He was sent to Vancouver Barracks, Washington for training then shipped overseas to England. He was assigned to a new branch of the army called the Transportation Corps. He subsequently served on Utah beachhead, and in France, Belgium, and Germany, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. His duties included providing logistical support and entertainment for the frontline troops and in this capacity he met such notables as George Patton, Mickey Rooney, and Werner Von Braun.
After three years in World War II Ralph enrolled at the University of Georgia and graduated with an LLB in law. At the university he met and married his wife of 64 years, Virginia Christian, whom he called “his lifeline and anchor”. He practiced law briefly in Millen, Georgia, then volunteered for the Korean War and spent 2 years at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Fort Benning, Georgia, Korea, and Japan, serving as 1st lieutenant. After the war he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission and then moved to Atlanta and founded Associated Adjusters which at one time was the largest independent insurance adjusting company in the southeast.
In 1960 Ralph and his wife moved to Griffin, purchasing a small motel which they renamed the Bambi Motel. Two years later they converted the office of this motel into a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, one of the first KFCs in Georgia. Ralph made the deal to franchise the restaurant with Colonel Sanders himself, even spending the night at his house in Kentucky. He and his wife eventually opened two more KFC restaurants.
During this time Ralph had the misfortune of having two of his four children afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis. In addition to helping his wife care for them, he became active in organizations fighting this killer of children. For the past 27 years Ralph was an active member in the 12 step movement, not only help himself from addiction to alcohol, but also helping countless others on their road to recovery. He also was a member in later years of Voices of Veterans, a group devoted to educating the public about the experiences of the members of our Armed Forces. He was for many years a member of the First United Methodist Church of Griffin.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Frederick Nease Freeman and Charity Howard Freeman, his sisters Mary Andrews and Lucille James, his brothers Tom Freeman and Johnny Freeman, and his two sons, Terrence Wayne Freeman and Glenn Michael Freeman.
Survivors include his wife Virginia Christian Freeman, his sister Estelle Monk, his son Ralph Christian Freeman, daughter-in-law Christy Johnson Freeman, daughter Debra Freeman Jinks, son-in-law Joel Jinks, grandchildren, Jenna Jinks, Ansley Jinks, Kaydie Jinks, Cecil Freeman, and Glenn Freeman, great-grandchildren Cash Skrine, Connor Freeman, Kylie Rain Gresham as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Ralph Freeman will be Saturday, December 22 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 23 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Reverend Kevin Lobello and Roy Drake will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2302 Parklake Dr. NE Ste 210 Atlanta, GA 30345.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin, Georgia, www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com
Mr. Jack Boulger Adams Sr.
May 23, 1927—Dec. 20, 2012
Griffin resident
Mr. Jack Boulger Adams, Sr., 85, of Griffin, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at his residence.
Mr. Adams was born May 23, 1927, son of the late John Charles Adams and the late Nannie Victoria Lyon Adams. He was a member of Griffin First Baptist Church and a veteran of the Merchant Marines. Mr. Adams was retired business owner in Griffin. He was preceded in death by his son, Jack B. Adams, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Gaye C. Adams of Griffin; daughters and son-in-law, Lana Adams Jones of Peachtree City, Nancy and John Buchanan of Greeneville, TN; grandchildren, Ashley & Brian Taylor of Griffin, Kemp & Rachel Buchanan of Gainesville, Fla., Ansley and Cary Goen of Griffin, Jack B. Adams, III of Griffin, Brandon N. and Gui Young Adams of Seoul, South Korea, Amanda and Chad Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Karen Brooke Adams of Atlanta and eight great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Jack Boulger Adams, Sr. will be held Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at 3 p.m. at the Griffin First Baptist Church. Dr. Bill Hardee will officiate. Entombment will follow in Westwood Mausoleum. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service in the church parlor.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be directed to First Baptist Church 106 West Taylor Street Griffin, GA 30224 in memory of Mr. Adams.
To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barbara Joan Scott
July 21, 1947— Dec. 20, 2012
Concord resident
Mrs. Barbara Joan Scott, 65, of Concord, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Mrs. Scott was born July 21, 1947. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy D. Eskew.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Scott; children and their spouses, Barry and Michelle Scott, Larry Shane and Noelle Mia Scott, Jonette and Nathan Andersen; grandchildren, Lilla Danielle Barronton, Brandon Dwayne and Diana Scott, Jacob Tru Scott, Shaun Edward Scott, Kaylee Noelle Scott, Christian Taylor Andersen, Jordan Bailey Andersen, Journey Brooke Andersen; great-grandchildren, Isabella Noelle Scott, Mia Joann Scott; mother, Martha Eskew; mother-in-law, Novis Scott; brothers and sisters, Calvin Eskew, Wanda Carroll, Norma Zebrowski and Joy Sands. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Joan Scott will be held Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. The Rev. Terry Butler will officiate. Interment will follow in College Park City Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 from 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home.
To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Loyd C. Eason, Jr.
May 10, 1941—Dec. 21, 2012
Griffin resident
Mr. Loyd Clifton Eason, Jr. age 71 of Griffin, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012.
Mr. Eason was born May 10, 1941. He is preceded in death by his parents, Loyd Clifton Eason, Sr. and Mary Eason.
Survivors include son, Scott Eason; daughter, Debra Collins; grandchildren, Chris Collins, Laura Gribble, Katie Schieffer; great grandchildren; sisters, Gloria and Dorothy; brother, Jerry; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Loyd C. Eason, Jr. will be on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 3:00pm, followed by a memorial service at 4:00pm in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com
DEATH NOTICES
Mr. Buron Walter Hammond, 87, of Griffin, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at the Spalding Regional Hospital. Funeral will be today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements. www.haistenmccullough.com.
Mr. William Donnie Hughes, 54 of Hampton, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at his residence. Memorial services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements. www.haistenmccullough.com.
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