Archives for July 2013

William Charles Thompson, Sr.

July 28, 2013 - Leave a Condolence

William Charles Thompson, Sr., age 74, of Savannah passed away on Sunday, July 28th, 2013 at Hospice Savannah .

A native of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, he was the son of James David Thompson and Ida Mae Taylor Thompson. He was a member of Radiant Life Christian Fellowship in Savannah.

Preceded in death by his parents and 2 great-granddaughters, Haleigh Warren & Amber Wallace, Bill is survived by; his wife, Betty Lou Thompson; 7 children, Tammy Conrad (Eric) of Eagle, Idaho, Charles Thompson, Jr. (Susan) of Guyton, Cindy Marie Brunson (Jimmy) of Port Wentworth, Charles Fox (Cheryl) of Savannah, James Fox (Susie) and John Fox (Lori) of Chicago, and Margie Warren (Edward) of Savannah; 2 brothers and a sister, Winford Thompson of Troy, Alabama, John Thompson of Notasulga, Alabama, and Elma Joe Adcock (Tony) of Troy, Alabama; 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 1st from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Radiant Life Christian Fellowship. Funeral Services will be held immediately following at 1:00 pm from Radiant Life Christian Fellowship, with interment to follow at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park – East in Savannah.

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Nancy Joanne Taggart

July 27, 2013 - Leave a Condolence

Nancy Joanne Taggart, age 76, of Savannah passed away Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at Hospice Savannah after a lengthy illness.

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Bomar & Lillian Worley Shores, she was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. Joanne served two years in the United States Air Force, then later retired from the Kroger Company. Joanne was an active member of the Golden Girls of Savannah Red Hat Society, the Wilmington Island Garden Club, enjoyed dancing, was an avid traveler and a competitive runner.

Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dan O. Taggart, Joanne is survived by three sons; Christopher L. Taggart (Susan), Michael W. Taggart, and Raymond G. Taggart.

Visitation: Tuesday, July 30th, 2-4 P.M. at Bonaventure Funeral Home. Graveside Services: Wednesday, July 31st, 10:00 A.M. in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park – East.

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Families First Funeral Care is in charge of arrangements.

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Paul W. Atkinson

July 22, 2013 - Leave a Condolence

CW3 Retired Paul W. Atkinson, age 76, passed away Monday, July 22nd, 2013 at his home in Savannah surrounded by his family.

Paul served in the United States Army as a Helicopter Pilot, flying two tours of duty during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired in 1975 after 23 years of service. For 23 years Paul and his wife Jan owned & operated Aladdin’s Cave Lapidary/Gold & Silversmith Shop. They retired from the business in 1996. Paul loved fishing, growing Bonsai Trees, and was a member of a local Bonsai Club.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Jan Atkinson; 5 children, Rebecca Atkinson (Paul Schmelzer), Jay Atkinson (Joyce Li), Thomas Atkinson (Julie), Carol Chapman, and Dianne A. Gibson (Bobby); a brother, Ernest Atkinson; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

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Robert Dray

July 16, 2013 - Leave a Condolence

Robert Dray, 67, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away July 16 in Savannah, Georgia. He died peacefully in the presence of his wife, Karen, after struggling with the complications of a malignant brain tumor discovered in March. They came to Savannah to be close to Karen’s family and stayed with her sister and brother-in-law, Gina and Todd.

Bob was from Chatham, Kent in England. He met and married Karen after coming to the USA in 1990. They had their 21st wedding anniversary on June 2. They both left the corporate world in 1992 and started an accounting and income tax business in 1993. Bob sold the business and retired in December 2012.

Bob is survived by his wife, Karen Wheelock, and his sons Nicholas (residing in Liverpool, England) and Christopher (residing in Chislehurst, England). Bob’s extended family includes his father and mother-in-law, Stan and Maureen, brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Lydia, Todd and Gina, and nieces Verna, Louise, and Regina. All reside in the Savannah area.

Bob was cremated July 18. His Memorial Service will be held on August 24 at 11:00 AM at Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, 1328 Dean Forest Road in Savannah, Georgia.

Bob, your memory will always be carried in our hearts. You will be sorely missed by your loving wife every day for the rest of her life.

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