Ernest Gene Dodd, Sr., age 87, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Candler Hospital.
Arrangements will be at a later date.
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Print This Obituary & CondolencesErnest Gene Dodd, Sr., age 87, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Candler Hospital.
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Print This Obituary & CondolencesSheri Ann Foster-Witzak went to be with the angels she loved so much on December 21, 2020 after a very short battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her parents James and Sophie Foster. She is survived by her adoring husband of 19 years, Robert Witzak; her loving son, David Conklin; her sister, Donna Maday; her nephew, James Maday; the children she helped raise Scott Bailey (Ginger), Ashley Bell (Daniel) and Hayley Martin (Randy). She is also survived by her stepchildren: Beth Sweeney (Mark), Bob Witzak, Jr., Paul Witzak (Jennifer) and Jeffrey Witzak (Debbie); her grandchildren: Ryan Witzak (Jessica), Caitlyn Sweeney, Zane Witzak, Thane Witzak, Gage Witzak, Addie Witzak and Tenley Witzak; great-grandchildren Toby Witzak and Harper Bell; as well as one fur great-grandbaby, Mischa.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice Savannah, Inc. or the American Cancer Society.
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Print This Obituary & CondolencesHarold Alfred McClung went home to our Lord on December 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 6, 1931, to father Cecil McClung and mother, Pina McClung. He was affectionately known as “Goose” due to his love of basketball and his prowess on the court. The 1949 St. Albans High School graduate received a Bachelor’s Degree from the Virginia Military Institute. While at VMI, he met the love of his life, Barbara Thomas, and the two were married in 1954 while he was serving in The United States Air Force. He rose to the rank of First Lieutenant and during his service, he was an Air Traffic Controller and a Basketball Coach. Always possessing a keen sense of business, after serving our country, he attended New York University where he earned a Master of Science in Business in 1957 and membership in the esteemed Eta Mu Phi Academic Fraternity. His impressive career would include President of McClung & Morgan Stores for over thirty years, Vice President of McClung & Pettus Reality Company, and President of McClung’s of St. Albans. In his later years, he worked as a merchandising consultant with Hilco Merchant Resources and Buxbaum Group.
Harold had a strong sense of community and was active with the Rotary Club In both West Virginia and Savannah and served as District Governor of District 755 for Rotary International. He was Chairman of the Advisory Council for West Virginia State University and Director of First National Bank, South Charleston West Virginia. His desire to help those less fortunate had him spending his golden years heading up the Hope for the Homeless golf tournament, an event he created to help the homeless population in Savannah.
Of all of his accomplishments, he was the proudest of his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara, daughter Kelley McClung, grandchildren Nick Samons, Maggie (Steve) Ward, Michael McClung, Sophie Samons, Tyler McClung, great-grandchildren Hagan Johnson, Elliott Samons, Lochlann Maclain, and Julian Ward. He is preceded in death by his parents, his only son, Douglas Harold McClung, and his granddaughter Suzanne Samons.
Harold was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of St. Albans West Virginia and most recently attended the First Baptist Church of the Islands in Savannah, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, Mr. McClung has requested donations to be made to the Homeless Community of St. Joseph. Please make donations out to Episcopal Diocese of Georgia with a memo for “Community of St. Joseph” and mail checks to 18 E. 34th Street, Savannah GA 31404 or give by text. Text “EDOG” to 73256 (Select “St. Joseph Community” from the link).
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Print This Obituary & CondolencesAnthony (Tony) Peoples Anderson of Savannah, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 following a short illness.
He was born on December 7, 1950 in Johnson City, Tennessee to Guy and Euretha Anderson.
Tony grew up in Johnson City and after graduating high school joined the Marines. Tony served for three years and then returned to Johnson City to work for CSX Railroad while attending college at East Tennessee State University. He graduated with a degree in Accounting. Upon graduation Tony spent time traveling to places including Peru, Spain and Egypt. He then began working for the Board of Regents in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1991 he married Estela and they moved to Savannah, Georgia after Tony began working for the Georgia Ports Authority. He worked for GPA for 22 years until he retired in 2013. His last position was Fringe Benefits Manager, where he helped and cared for a lot of employees and their families.
Tony was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah, previously serving as the head of the finance committee. Prior to that he was a member of N.G. Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church in Tennessee.
Tony loved his family and was a great cook. Tony also enjoyed Western movies, history, collecting arrowheads and was an avid reader. Tony had a great passion for the mountains and working on his family farm in Johnson City. Tony was also a true servant; having volunteered at his church, the Exchange Club, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and helped to care for his mother, mother-in-law and his neighbors.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Euretha Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Estela; his son, Nicholas; stepdaughter, Alina (Bradley) Odom; and grandchildren Ava and Grant Odom. He is also survived by his brother, Steven (Claudia) Anderson; niece, Amber Anderson and nephew, Eric Anderson of Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to: N.G. Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3031 S. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601 or to Immanuel Baptist Church, 7375 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
The family will have a Memorial Service in Johnson City, Tennessee in the Spring of 2021.
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Print This Obituary & CondolencesAbram Garvin, Jr., was born on November 2, 1958 in Clyo, Georgia.
He was granted angel wings on Tuesday, December 9, 2020 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
He was born the son of the late Dorothy Howard and the late Abram Garvin, Sr.
He served in the Georgia Army National Guard and was an automobile detailing specialist by trade. He lived in Boston, Massachusetts and York, Pennsylvania prior to returning home to Clyo, Georgia.
In his memory, he leaves behind to mourn: one loving daughter, Crystal Brewington of Savannah, Georgia, three caring sons, Rashi Williams of Clyo, Georgia, Tedderrick Washington & Keywon Washington, both of Boston, Massachusetts, five granddaughters, four grandsons, and one great grandson. Also mourning his memory is one sister, Trellis Garvin of Port Wentworth, Georgia, along with two nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Families First Funeral Care.
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