Archives for August 2013

Phillip Allen (Phill) Love

August 29, 2013 - 14 Condolences

Phillip Allen (Phill) Love, 62, of Savannah, passed away August 29th, 2013 at Hospice Savannah with his longtime partner, Pete, at his side.

Born on August 17, 1951 in Atlanta to Allen and Nell Love, he went on to graduate with a degree in chemistry from the University of Georgia, a degree in design form a school in Florida. Phill worked many years for Aromatic International in Atlanta and also was an interior designer before taking up a career as a Pharmacy Tech at the Memorial Health University Medical Center. A very active person, he enjoyed walking, reading, and cars.

Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his partner of 37 years, Peter Haskell; 2 furry kids, his dogs Andy and Barney; brother-in-law Dennis and wife Linda; a niece Heather (Sean); nephew, David (Wendy); grand-nephew, Matthew; stepbrother & sister, Chris and Terry; step-mother, Betty and aunt Evelyn.

A Gathering of Friends will be held on Friday, September 20th from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.in Gallery C of the Richmond Hill City Center, 520 Cedar Street, Richmond Hill, 31324.

Floral Tributes and Remembrances may be delivered to the Richmond Hill City Center the day before or the morning of the event.

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Families First Funeral Care is in charge of arrangements.

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James W. Varnedoe, Jr.

August 28, 2013 - 3 Condolences

James W. Varnedoe, Jr., age 67, passed away at his residence. A native and longtime resident of Savannah, Jim was educated at the University of Georgia, University of South Carolina, and University of Miami. A life-long educator, Jim taught at Benedictine Military Academy and Savannah Christian Preparatory School, followed by a tenure as a museum educator at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Jim belonged to Lutheran Church of the Ascension and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Varnedoe, Sr. and Edna Brinkman Varnedoe, and is survived by his cousin Caroline Starling (the Reverend Dr. Rudolph Starling).

Funeral Services will be held at Lutheran Church of the Ascension at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 7th.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Save-a-Life Animal Welfare, 4 Raintree Lane, Savannah, 31411.

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Charles Henry Williams

August 18, 2013 - Leave a Condolence

God saw the load was growing rough

the hills were hard to climb

He gently closed his eyes, and whispered

"Peace Be Thine" The weary hours

The days in pain, The patient worn

frame, has found sweet rest at last

A Time To Be Born: Ecclesiastes 3:2

On February 13, 1950 An Angel of God were

Born: To the Late Mr. Hardwick, Sr. and Beatrice

Williams

A Time To Die: On August 18, 2013

God Called His Sweet Angel Home

To Come and Take Your Rest.

Charles was preceded in death by 3

Sisters, Mollie Adger, Ida Irvin and Carolyn

Jenkins, 2 Brothers, Hardwick Williams, Jr

and Harold Jenkins

Charles Attended The Chatham County

Public Schools, Haven Homes Elementary

And Alfred E. Beach High. After leaving High

School, Charles enlisted into the United States

Army, In June 16, 1967 serving Until August 2, 1972.

He is a Vietnam Veteran, He received

The National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge,

Vietnam Service Medal, Code of Conduct Medal,

Vietnam Campaign Medal, And Basic Air Borne Medal

He leaves to cherish his Loving Memories:

One Daughter: Patrice M. Miller of Atlantic City,

New Jersey, one Son: Charles Henry Williams, Jr.

of New York City, Three Sisters, Mary McCoy, Brenda Jenkins and

Lillie Jenkins: All of Savannah, Georgia, 3 Brothers,

Calvin Williams, Albert Jenkins, and Donnell Jenkins:

All of Savannah, Georgia, 1 Grandson James Miller, Jr.

Of Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1 Son-in-Law

James Miller, Sr. of Atlantic City, New Jersey

1 Sister-in-Law: Willinita Jenkins of Savannah, Georgia

2 Brothers-in-Law, Dan Moore and Jerry Rhett, both of

Savannah, Georgia And a Multitude of Nieces, Nephews,

Cousins, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.

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Herbert F. Burns

August 17, 2013 - Leave a Condolence

Herbert F. Burns, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17th, 2013 at The Place at Pooler under their loving care and that of Hospice Savannah.

He was born on April 9th, 1929 in Portland, Maine, joined the Marines in 1946, and upon discharge in 1949 settled in Silver Spring, Maryland. He pursued a career as a professional ballroom dancer and teacher, owning a successful Arthur Murray Studio in Washington, D.C..

He enjoyed watching most sports, but was an avid enthusiast of Washington Redskins football and Atlanta Braves baseball.

With a strong interest in American History, he read everything he could about the American Civil War and World War II.

He had a soft spot for all animals, delighting in numerous family cats and dogs. There was nothing better to him than reading the daily newspaper with a purring cat on his shoulder and a big dog nestled at his feet.

He married Elvira C. A. Shuck in 1974 and moved to Coral Springs, Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Elvira C. A. Burns; one son, Philip (Lauren) Burns; 2 step-daughters, Stormi-Lea Fitschen (Dennis Ferland) & Dew-Ann (Larry) Cunningham; a step-son, Bruce (Rose) Shuck; 6 grandchildren, Mary (Kris) Shuman, Frank Fitschen, Lynsey Shuck, Kylee Shuck, Kristyn (Scott) Maynard, and Jonathan Ferland; and 4 great-grandchildren, Tyler Santosuosso, Jason Walters, Jr., Samantha Maynard, & Emily Maynard.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the blessed and loving care provided by the staff of The Place at Pooler. Also, a thank you to Hospice Savannah for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Savannah or the charity of your choice.

God Bless.

Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 7th in the Chapel of Families First Funeral Care.

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Vivian Louise Fleming

August 16, 2013 - 6 Condolences

Vivian Louise Fleming, age 74, of Savannah, passed away Friday, August 16th, at Hospice Savannah .

Born in West Point, Georgia to Albert Fleming and Onediea Estelle Robinson Fleming, Vivian lived in Queens, New York, Des Moines, Iowa, and Savannah, Georgia. Receiving a Bachelor’s Degree from New York University, she worked in Human Resources with Goodwill for 10 years and retired after 22 years with the American Cancer Society. She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the National Human Resources Association (NHRA.)

Ms. Fleming participated in sit-ins during the long struggle for Civil Rights, was in the Harlem Girls Choir and did a lot of inner-city work, taught literary programs in Savannah, was one of the founders of the Savannah Childrens Community Choir, and was an actress/singer in many community productions.

Preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandson, Antonio Cutter, Jr., she is survived by a daughter, Joslyn Fleming; son-in-law, Raymond Turner; sister and brother-in-law, Aleatha and Joseph Turner; grandchildren, Raven Cutter (Antonio), Brook Ali (Charles), LeAnn Fleming, Albert Fleming, Garry Bragg, & Ayanna Ali; 11 great-grandchildren; and best friend, Rosemary Miles.

Visitation: Saturday, 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Families First Funeral Care. Funeral Services will follow at 1:30 P.M. Interment: Magnolia Memorial Park.

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