Our beautiful mother, Betty Ann Myers-Greeson, passed away after a long illness on July 8, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born on September 5, 1946, the first daughter of the late Earnest E. Myers and Estelle Dyer-Myers. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Willie E. Myers, Jackie A. Myers, Harold E. Myers, James E. Myers, and Wilton L. Myers.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri Greeson-Carter (Jerry) of Brooklet, GA, two sons, Michael Greeson (Laura) of Kingsland, GA, and Tony Greeson (Angie) of Boaz, AL, two brothers, Joel Myers (Dot) of Pembroke, GA, Bobby L Myers, Sr (Ronda) of Ellabell, GA, four sisters, Ruby Waldrop (Ken) of Cullman, AL, Mary Laursen (Tom) of Foley, AL, Martha Brown (Bob) of Bloomindale, GA and Debra Rericha of Bloomingdale, GA. Her grandchildren, Haley Taylor (Daniel) of Ellabell, GA, Zach Greeson of Virginia, Nick Greeson of Boaz, AL, Alissa Malphrus (Aaron) of Rincon, GA and Sarah Greeson of Boaz, AL. Her step grandchildren, Gabriel and Sarah Carter of Brooklet, GA, Chelsea and Chandler Ayers of Boaz, AL, Ernie Mitchell (Kim) of Kingsland, GA, Jeff Mitchell of Modesto, California, Nicole Altum (John) of Evans, GA, eleven great -grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom served as a Specialist 4 in the US Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Fort Gordon, Georgia. She retired from the Bryan County Board of Commissioners as a Food Service Worker in the Bryan County Jail. The job she most enjoyed in her life was being a radiator auto mechanic, for over 30 years.

Mom lived a simple life, was very independent and had a big heart. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. Her wishes were to be cremated and to celebrate her life, not grieve her death. Therefore, a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 11:00am at Bible Baptist Church, 899 GA Hwy 24, Statesboro, GA 30461. Feel free to bring photos or share stories about our Mom and help us to celebrate the wonderful person she was to us all.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made in Mom’s memory to one of the following: Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Pembroke Senior Citizens Center, Bible Baptist Church of Statesboro, GA, the American Cancer Society or any organization for the research or support of Alzheimer’s and Dementia disease.

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Mr. Meric Louis Legnini, of the Landings on Skidaway Island near Savannah, Georgia, died on Thursday July 15, 2021, at the age of 93 after an auto accident. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Meric was the son of Italian immigrants and is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

After attending public schools in Havertown, Pennsylvania, Meric served in the U.S. Navy, flying with Hurricane Weather Central, forerunner of today’s National Hurricane Center. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia. Meric began his career as a newspaper writer and editor. He then spent 25 years at Public Relations with SmithKline and French Labs [now GlaxoSmithKline], followed by over a decade of consulting. He was a two-term member of the board of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and is a former President of the Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Maryland.
His lifelong association with the sport of golf began at the age of twelve. Although he recently described himself as “an avid golfer, but with noticeably diminished skills”, as a younger man he was the champion many times over. He participated in charity tournaments, served on the board of Congressional Country Club, and was Media Chairman for several high-profile events. Meric has published two contemporary fiction novels and has had three original music compositions recorded. In addition to film, literature, and all sorts of music, he enjoyed bird watching and the beach, particularly Tybee Island, Georgia and Cape May, New Jersey.

Meric is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Barbara Legnini (nee Coker); six children, Daniel Legnini, Matthew Legnini, Joanne (Duff) Carothers, Raymond (Jessica) Legnini, Barbara (Cory) Legnini-Tryon and Ruth (Lawrence) Ducey; seventeen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

Memorial arrangements are incomplete at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Meric’s memory by contributing to the care of trees and habitats, or simply keeping a bird feeder filled. You may share your thoughts about Meric Legnini at FamiliesFirstCare.com/obituaries

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Johnny Leon Smith, 68 of Bloomingdale, Georgia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 16, 2021, after a long illness.

Johnny was born April 2, 1953, in Waynesboro, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, John L. Smith and Frances Cliett Smith of Blythe, Georgia; two brothers Bobby Ray Smith of Palm Coast, Florida and Harold E. Smith of Reidsville, Georgia; ex-wife Madelyn Redmond, her son Charles Redmond and grandson Garrett Sloan.

Johnny was a retired master brick mason and decade long Lowe’s sales associate in Pooler, Georgia. He was a life-long outdoorsman, avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time on the great Ogeechee River, telling stories of his many adventures there, singing his favorite country songs and smoked BBQ. He was a truly incredible man with a great big heart who dearly loved his family and friends and was loved by all who knew him. His pain is over, where ours begins as we mourn his passing.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Brinson Smith; ex-wife Mary Clifton Saxon; two sons, Gary Smith and Jason Smith; brother, Gerald Smith; sister, Linda Smith Wilson; sisters-in-law, Annette and Mellita Smith; grandchildren, Jordan, Hunter and Ryleigh; stepchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Johnny’s Life will be held at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum, 681 Fort Argyle Road in Savannah, Georgia on August 1, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Johnny Ray Davis

August 5, 1976  –  July 14, 2021

A Gathering of Family and Friends is to be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.

 

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Henry Nemo “Bucky” Chafin Jr.

Bucky passed away peacefully in his home on Tybee Island, surrounded by loved ones. The people that knew him best, knew that he had a big heart, he was generous and loving, yet could be stubborn at times. He’d give you the shirt off of his back, always willing and eager to help anyone in need. Bucky loved Tybee Island, and dedicated his life to making it the best place on earth, he was proud of his hometown, and his own little slice of heaven. He, along with several others in the community, financed and built Jaycee Park. He spent multiple years coaching little league baseball at that park, which was truly a great passion of his. He will be missed by all of those he greatly impacted, a major father figure in the lives of so many. He is now reunited with his beloved mother Grace Odom Chafin and his two sisters, Georgia Griesbach and Phyllis Andrea Chafin. The family will hold a memorial in his remembrance at a much later date.

The family asks that should any friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in his honor, in lieu of flowers.

P.S. Thank you TIFD for all the lift assists over the years.

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