Archives for December 2018

Charles A. Jordan, Sr., 69 of Springfield, Georgia went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2018. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Jellico, Tennessee, the son of Kansas Lowe Jordan and Oliver Jordan.

Charles served our Country for 17 years, 9 months in the U.S. Navy. He was an operating engineer in the marine division of the IU of OE, Local 25, working for 14 years up and down the Eastern Coast.

Charles was a loving husband, father and brother. Spending time with his grandchildren, Michael, Perseus and Calliope made his life complete. He was an avid wood working enthusiast. Enjoyed training his birds, walking his dogs and fishing.

Charles is survived by his wife, Patricia and daughter, Constance; predeceased by his parents, and also, his son Charles A. Jordan, Jr., who died in 2006. He was 1 of 3 brothers, leaving Clifton and Samp, both of Tennessee.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Families First Funeral Care.

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Celebration of the Life of Helen D. Gray

Beginnings
Mrs. Helen D. Gray was born on September 9, 1935 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Varnell and Charlotte Walker.
Helen was educated in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age and was a faithful member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She served on the Usher Board for many years until her health failed.

Commitment
Helen was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Archie L. Gray and out of this Union six children were born who treasure her sweet memory. Helen leaves behind her six children, Bernard (Georgia), Gwendolyn Walker (Hardie), Archie (Genia), Anthony (Terrie), Tommie (Decase), Scottie (Tywanee); her brothers, Varnell (Val) and Davis (Ann), nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

A Life Well Lived
On December 19, 2018 Helen answered the clear, sweet call from her heavenly FATHER and slipped away to be with the LORD. Her greatest joy was to Worship and Praise her GOD. She was a true Prayer Warrior and an awesome Mother. Thank you for Loving us, Mom.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 27 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Savannah. Funeral Services:will be held on Friday, December 28 at 11:00 A.M. from the Church. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park – West, Savannah.

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Veronica Hunt, age 53, of Hinesville passed away Saturday, December 8th, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Veronica Renee Hunt was born in Savannah, Georgia
on June 10, 1965. She was the only child to Veida Elleby
and Lawrence Hunt. Veronica attended Savannah High
School and then furthered her education in
Art and Design at Savannah Tech.
Veronica was a proud mother of two sons:
Don Diego Cooper and Tyree Rayvon Lee.
She also leaves a granddaughter, Ariyanna
and an aunt, Lorraine Elleby.
Veronica worked for PCSI at Winn Army Hospital
as a Housekeeper until her passing.
She was devoted to the Bible, always speaking
about the word of God.
“We will all miss you, but we know you are happy in Heaven with Jesus and the Angels.”

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Families First Funeral Care. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.

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Thomas “TC” Chant, age 63, was born November 18, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia and was raised and lived most of his life in Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 5, 2018.

He was the son of Mary Carter Chant and the late William Chant. He is survived by his son Timmy Chant, his wife Becky Montella Chant, and his brother Johnny Chant. He had four step children Angie (Christy) Horne, Rachael (Milo) Aho, Julie (Jeremy) Horne, Walter “Bubba” (Amber) Howell and 10 grandchildren.

TC graduated from Groves High School. He served in the US Coast Guard. He loved to hunt, fish and ride his Harley as a member of the Wingmen. He loved his brothers.

There will be a Memorial Service Sunday, December 9, at 4:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (St Jude’s Hall) at 501 South Coastal Highway, Port Wentworth, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Toys for Tots.

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Betty Marie Cottingham, 79, passed away on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at her residence in Savannah.

Betty was a native of Hawkins County Tennessee and lived in Savannah for 44 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jim Short and Mae Rourke, both of Hawkins County, Tenn, her beloved husband, William H. Cottingham, formerly of Waycross, Ga and grandsons, Brian Sparks, Nicholas Klinger, and Joshua Hollis.

Betty is survived by 6 daughters, Dorene Cottingham and Donna Cottingham of Savannah, Karen Johnson (Nick) of Richmond Hill, Terri Allen (Gene) of Bloomingdale, Loni Oglesby (Preston) of Savannah, and Michelle Cobb (CJ) of Ocoee, Fl.; a son, Timothy Cottingham (Shawn) of Savannah; 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6 – 7 pm at The Sanctuary of Savannah, 8912 Whitefield Avenue. Funeral Services will follow at 7 pm with Rev. Larry McDaniel and Rev. Todd McDaniel officiating. Graveside services at Hillcrest Abbey West on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10 am. Casket Bearers will be grandsons.

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