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John (Johnny) Kimker, Jr.

May 29, 2015 - 3 Condolences

John ( Johnny) Kimker, Jr , 76, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2015 after a brief illness.

He was born August 7, 1938 in Savannah, GA to the late John Kimker Sr. and Dahlia Kimker.

Along with parents, he was preceded in death by his other mother Anna Kimker that helped raise him, four sisters, Helen Hansen, Lillian Hendry, Martha Kiene, Betty Hammasfahr, and former ex-wife Shelia Kimker.

He graduated from Savannah High School in 1957 and then joined the Coastguard. Upon returning to Savannah he was employed by Union Camp Corp. and retired Oct. 31, 2000 after 41 years. He also coached little league football for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Belinda B. Kimker of Savannah, three sons John Kimker III of Midway, Eric H. Kimker (Stephanie) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Joseph Kimker of Bloomingdale, one stepson William Keith Evans ( Indy) of Newington, GA ; three grandchildren Moira Grace Kimker, Owen Kimker, Asa Kimker, four stepchildren, William, Robbie, Justin, Jordon Evans and two step-great grandchildren.

Johnny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to cook and spending time with his family and many friends. He also had a great sense of humor.

A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.

Remembrances may be given to Bethesda Home for Boys.

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Michael D. Ballard

May 25, 2015 - Leave a Condolence

Michael Dwane “Bubba” Ballard (54) of Savannah passed from this life on May 25, 2015 at Hospice Savannah.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Carl D. & Lillian Ballard and his sister Angie O’Neal Tebeau.

Dwane loved fishing, Nascar & the Falcons, Braves & Bulldogs. He was a self-employed Tile Contractor for over 30 yrs.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Gail Ballard. A brother Rocky Ballard of Nashville, a step-son Allen K Hughes, II of Nashville & a step-daughter Lesli Anne Hughes of Phoenix. Three grandchildren: Michael Cory Hughes of Savannah, Kaleb Hughes of Twin City & Abby Sikes of Phoenix. Two nieces & four nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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Ruth B. Perkins

May 22, 2015 - Leave a Condolence

Ruth Barbara Perkins, 95, of Savannah, Georgia, went Home to her Lord, Friday, May 22, 2015, after a brief illness. Ruth Perkins, was the daughter of Thomas and Bernice Johnston, and loving wife of H. Porter Perkins.

Her daughter, Barbara Treadwell of Savannah, and son, Thomas Perkins, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, survive her. Three grandchildren also survive Ruth: Katharine Treadwell, William Perkins, and Mark Perkins. Her first grandson, Terry Treadwell, predeceased her. She also has two great grandchildren, Harley and Rocco Gargano.

Ruth was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1920. She met her husband, Cy, just before the War in 1940. They were married for 67 years before his passing. Cy, a nuclear engineer for Westinghouse, with Ruth, lived in Boston, Ma, Augusta, Me, Pittsburgh, Pa, Albuquerque, N.M., Washington State, Mobile, Al, and finally Savannah. Ruth had an incredible manner of making everyone feel special. This was evident in her many gifts as a gracious host, an excellent cook, and always with a tender heart. Ruth possessed an uncanny combination of Bostonian dignity and an unfiltered sense of humor. Those who knew and loved her will sorely miss Ruth.

Please join us to celebrate Ruth’s life this Monday, May 25th, 11am, at the home of Barbara Treadwell, 213 East Gaston St.

Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all. – Proverbs 31:29

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John M. Pringle

May 20, 2015 - Leave a Condolence

John Mark Pringle passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2015, from complications associated with his long battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. Born December 7, 1928, in Georgetown, Illinois, he was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Junita (Jones) Pringle, a brother, William Pringle, and a sister, Marilyn Collom.

John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cynthia E. (Lynch) Pringle (Bluffton, SC), his son, Randy Pringle (Janice) and a granddaughter, Kaylee Pringle, in Fairfield, Iowa.

John served in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant during the Korean War. A graduate of General Motors Institute of Technology (Kettering University) with a degree in Mechanical Engineering much of his career was in the iron foundry industry where he held various positions in Engineering and Sales Management. In 1985 he retired as Vice President of Marketing. John enjoyed golfing, fishing and visiting new places, friends, and family.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary Thomas and his staff at the St. Joseph’s Cancer Center at Hilton Head for extending the time and quality of John’s life. We also wish to thank the doctors, nurses, therapists, and other staff at Hilton Head Hospital, Life Care Center of Hilton Head, and St. Luke Missionary Hospice for their kind and professional services.

Services will be held at Bonaventure Funeral Home, 2520 Bonaventure Rd in Savannah, GA 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Interment will be at the Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery in Savannah immediately following the service. Pallbearers are Steven Anderson, Chris Lynch, Neil Beebe, Derek Lynch, Daniel Lynch, and David Dickey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be given in John’s name to St. Luke Missionary Hospice, 149 Riverwalk Blvd Suite 6., Ridgeland, SC 29936.

Matthew 11:28

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

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Sarah A. Barnes

May 16, 2015 - Leave a Condolence

Sarah A. Davies Barnes, age 77, Savannah passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at Hospice Savannah.

A native of Tybee Island, she was in the food services industry.

Preceded her in death were her parents, Samuel Davies and Ruby Collins Davies, her husband of 30 years, Roy Howard Barnes; a son, Roy Howard Barnes, Jr.; a brother, Gene Davies and a sister, Marian Kezerle.

Survivors include her sister, Linda Schunck (John), Bluffton, South Carolina; niece: Deborah Peckeroff (Jeff), Savannah; a nephew, George Helmken, Savannah; four Grandchildren, five Great Grandchildren and a number of friends.

The memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 11:00 am at her nieces Home (12 South Copperfield Drive, Savannah, GA 31410).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Savannah.

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