Late Master Gardener remembered with memorial bench at Co-Lin
NATCHEZ — The late Harvey Burton Tebbetts Jr., an original member of the Adams County Master Gardeners, was honored Thursday with the dedication of a bench bearing his name on Copiah Lincoln Community College's Natchez campus.
Tebbetts, who is beloved by the close-knit community of master gardeners as well as many other friends and family members, died Dec. 31, 2020, at the age of 83 due to complications with COVID-19. He has been a Master Gardener since 2005.
His name will live on forever on an inscription on the memorial bench, which says, "Harvey Tebbetts, Adams County Master Gardener; He was married to Rita, but he belonged to all of us."
The bench sits on a hill by the college adjacent to the Co-Lin parking lot where the Master Gardeners have spent many early weekend mornings selling plants to the community during their annual plant sale.
The Master Gardener program, which is administered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, trains individuals in the art of horticulture and related areas and provides a community where they can share tips.
The Adams County Master Gardener's engage in numerous community projects, such as maintaining trails at Historic Jefferson College and The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, hosting education programs for local school students, maintaining a greenhouse in conjunction with their annual plant sale, maintaining a butterfly garden at Co-Lin and participating in the Farmer's Market.
Approximately 30 Adams County Master Gardeners members and friends of Tebbetts gathered at Co-Lin amid cold and rainy weather to honor him at the dedication of the bench.
They shared memories of how Tebbetts was not only an active member of the organization, but was a friend to everyone he met along the way.
Many recalled how he used to embrace everyone, even if they were meeting for the first time.
"The very first time I met him, he said 'give me a hug,'" said Adams County Extension Agent, Jason Jones. "It wasn't just a hug, but a big strong bear hug. I always remembered him for that—how he always gave great hugs."
Margaret Graves, president of the Adams County Master Gardeners, agreed.
"It didn't matter if you were black, white, purple or didn't even have a green thumb. You still got a hug," Graves said.
While sharing a slide show of family pictures and memories, his wife, Rita Tebbetts, spoke of how her husband loved his family, his community and loved to dance—a lot.
Graves said Tebbetts was "a very special individual" who touched many lives while serving as a Master Gardener leader and has been an active member for more than 15 years. His death due to COVID was sudden, unexpected and saddened all of them, she said.
"He was always the very first to volunteer his time, and his little red truck, whenever we needed it. He was one of the half dozen Master Gardeners who represented us by going to district and state conferences. He served on the state board for several years.
"As for the quote on his plaque, that is just a tongue-in-cheek and crazy way to express our deep feelings for Harvey. He truly did belong to all of us."
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2022/02/03/late-master-gardener-remembered-with-memorial-bench-at-co-lin/
A graveside service for Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Jr.,83 of Natchez, who died Thursday December 31, 2020 in Hattiesburg will be in Carrollton, MS for family members officiated by Father Scott Thomas.
Harvey's many friends will be welcome to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Mary Basilica at a later date which will be announced. Masks will be mandatory and there will be no visitation or repast. Spacing in the church is apparent and will allow for social distancing.
Mr. Tebbetts was born January 16, 1937, in Haverhill, MA, the son of Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Sr. and Muriel Elizabeth Collins Tebbetts.
He was a devout Catholic and was closely affiliated with both St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, and Our Lady of Lourdes in Vidalia, LA. His many interests included ballroom dancing and gardening, but more than anything he enjoyed any activities involving a grandchild. It might be a flute concert in Vidalia or a soccer game in Wesson. The kids were all that mattered. He was addicted to genealogy and had more people in his database than anyone could imagine. He also loved the open road and any excuse to travel. He became Rita's chauffer, valet, coach, encourager for all of her swimming ventures.
Mr. Tebbetts was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lena Aubey Tebbetts; children, Celia Lynn Tebbetts, Joseph Tebbetts, and James Jones; son in law Johnny Germany; and brother-in-law Don Folkers.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Eidt Jones Tebbetts of Natchez, MS; children, Rex Tebbetts of Cameron, LA, Cindy Tebbetts Germany of Carrollton, MS, Ann Tebbetts Mullins (Chuck) of Burnsville MS, Peter Tebbetts of Golden Meadow LA, Nichole Tebbetts Lawrence (Keith) of Montgomery, AL, Valerie Jones Patton (Greg) of Sacramento, CA, Walter Jones of Memphis, TN, Rosie Jones Nettles (Ronnie) of Brandon, MS, Charlie Jones (Jennifer) of Charlotte, NC, Vaughn Jones (Ashley) of Maryville, TN, and Margaret Jones Tatum (Blake) of Erie, CO; grandchildren, Matt Tebbetts, John Germany, Joseph Germany, Patrick Germany, Chris Mullins, Mallorie Mullins Taylor, Brittany Mullins Berryman, Jessica Tebbetts, Celia Tebbetts, Kyle Wallace, Nicholas Wallace, Claire Phillips Lower, Sydney Phillips, Meredith Phillips Wong, Christine Jones, Chelsea Jones Floyd, Jacob Walter Jones, Jordan Nettles, Brandon Nettles, Ella Jones, Lauren Jones, Cooper Jones, Marley Tatum, Patrick Tatum, Jones Tatum, and Edy Tatum; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Davies of New Castle, ME, and Janis Harriman of Union, ME; Special people, Father Scott Thomas, Father Mark Shoffner, and Father David O'Connor of Natchez, Father Joseph Xavier V. of Vidalia, and Father Tommy Conway of Hattiesburg; Debbie Tebbetts, Jayne Tebbetts, Darrell Phillips, Stacey Vass, Brenda Gobel Jones , Medical crew at Wesley Merit Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS and special Angels, Amy Prestridge Mattox, and nurses Lindsey and Rocky.
Holy Mass offerings are requested in lieu of flowers, and Memorial donations will be welcomed by both congregations.
NATCHEZ — The late Harvey Burton Tebbetts Jr., an original member of the Adams County Master Gardeners, was honored Thursday with the dedication of a bench bearing his name on Copiah Lincoln Community College's Natchez campus.
Tebbetts, who is beloved by the close-knit community of master gardeners as well as many other friends and family members, died Dec. 31, 2020, at the age of 83 due to complications with COVID-19. He has been a Master Gardener since 2005.
His name will live on forever on an inscription on the memorial bench, which says, "Harvey Tebbetts, Adams County Master Gardener; He was married to Rita, but he belonged to all of us."
The bench sits on a hill by the college adjacent to the Co-Lin parking lot where the Master Gardeners have spent many early weekend mornings selling plants to the community during their annual plant sale.
The Master Gardener program, which is administered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, trains individuals in the art of horticulture and related areas and provides a community where they can share tips.
The Adams County Master Gardener's engage in numerous community projects, such as maintaining trails at Historic Jefferson College and The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, hosting education programs for local school students, maintaining a greenhouse in conjunction with their annual plant sale, maintaining a butterfly garden at Co-Lin and participating in the Farmer's Market.
Approximately 30 Adams County Master Gardeners members and friends of Tebbetts gathered at Co-Lin amid cold and rainy weather to honor him at the dedication of the bench.
They shared memories of how Tebbetts was not only an active member of the organization, but was a friend to everyone he met along the way.
Many recalled how he used to embrace everyone, even if they were meeting for the first time.
"The very first time I met him, he said 'give me a hug,'" said Adams County Extension Agent, Jason Jones. "It wasn't just a hug, but a big strong bear hug. I always remembered him for that—how he always gave great hugs."
Margaret Graves, president of the Adams County Master Gardeners, agreed.
"It didn't matter if you were black, white, purple or didn't even have a green thumb. You still got a hug," Graves said.
While sharing a slide show of family pictures and memories, his wife, Rita Tebbetts, spoke of how her husband loved his family, his community and loved to dance—a lot.
Graves said Tebbetts was "a very special individual" who touched many lives while serving as a Master Gardener leader and has been an active member for more than 15 years. His death due to COVID was sudden, unexpected and saddened all of them, she said.
"He was always the very first to volunteer his time, and his little red truck, whenever we needed it. He was one of the half dozen Master Gardeners who represented us by going to district and state conferences. He served on the state board for several years.
"As for the quote on his plaque, that is just a tongue-in-cheek and crazy way to express our deep feelings for Harvey. He truly did belong to all of us."
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2022/02/03/late-master-gardener-remembered-with-memorial-bench-at-co-lin/
A graveside service for Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Jr.,83 of Natchez, who died Thursday December 31, 2020 in Hattiesburg will be in Carrollton, MS for family members officiated by Father Scott Thomas.
Harvey's many friends will be welcome to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Mary Basilica at a later date which will be announced. Masks will be mandatory and there will be no visitation or repast. Spacing in the church is apparent and will allow for social distancing.
Mr. Tebbetts was born January 16, 1937, in Haverhill, MA, the son of Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Sr. and Muriel Elizabeth Collins Tebbetts.
He was a devout Catholic and was closely affiliated with both St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, and Our Lady of Lourdes in Vidalia, LA. His many interests included ballroom dancing and gardening, but more than anything he enjoyed any activities involving a grandchild. It might be a flute concert in Vidalia or a soccer game in Wesson. The kids were all that mattered. He was addicted to genealogy and had more people in his database than anyone could imagine. He also loved the open road and any excuse to travel. He became Rita's chauffer, valet, coach, encourager for all of her swimming ventures.
Mr. Tebbetts was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lena Aubey Tebbetts; children, Celia Lynn Tebbetts, Joseph Tebbetts, and James Jones; son in law Johnny Germany; and brother-in-law Don Folkers.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Eidt Jones Tebbetts of Natchez, MS; children, Rex Tebbetts of Cameron, LA, Cindy Tebbetts Germany of Carrollton, MS, Ann Tebbetts Mullins (Chuck) of Burnsville MS, Peter Tebbetts of Golden Meadow LA, Nichole Tebbetts Lawrence (Keith) of Montgomery, AL, Valerie Jones Patton (Greg) of Sacramento, CA, Walter Jones of Memphis, TN, Rosie Jones Nettles (Ronnie) of Brandon, MS, Charlie Jones (Jennifer) of Charlotte, NC, Vaughn Jones (Ashley) of Maryville, TN, and Margaret Jones Tatum (Blake) of Erie, CO; grandchildren, Matt Tebbetts, John Germany, Joseph Germany, Patrick Germany, Chris Mullins, Mallorie Mullins Taylor, Brittany Mullins Berryman, Jessica Tebbetts, Celia Tebbetts, Kyle Wallace, Nicholas Wallace, Claire Phillips Lower, Sydney Phillips, Meredith Phillips Wong, Christine Jones, Chelsea Jones Floyd, Jacob Walter Jones, Jordan Nettles, Brandon Nettles, Ella Jones, Lauren Jones, Cooper Jones, Marley Tatum, Patrick Tatum, Jones Tatum, and Edy Tatum; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Davies of New Castle, ME, and Janis Harriman of Union, ME; Special people, Father Scott Thomas, Father Mark Shoffner, and Father David O'Connor of Natchez, Father Joseph Xavier V. of Vidalia, and Father Tommy Conway of Hattiesburg; Debbie Tebbetts, Jayne Tebbetts, Darrell Phillips, Stacey Vass, Brenda Gobel Jones , Medical crew at Wesley Merit Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS and special Angels, Amy Prestridge Mattox, and nurses Lindsey and Rocky.
Holy Mass offerings are requested in lieu of flowers, and Memorial donations will be welcomed by both congregations.
Late Master Gardener remembered with memorial bench at Co-Lin
NATCHEZ — The late Harvey Burton Tebbetts Jr., an original member of the Adams County Master Gardeners, was honored Thursday with the dedication of a bench bearing his name on Copiah Lincoln Community College's Natchez campus.
Tebbetts, who is beloved by the close-knit community of master gardeners as well as many other friends and family members, died Dec. 31, 2020, at the age of 83 due to complications with COVID-19. He has been a Master Gardener since 2005.
His name will live on forever on an inscription on the memorial bench, which says, "Harvey Tebbetts, Adams County Master Gardener; He was married to Rita, but he belonged to all of us."
The bench sits on a hill by the college adjacent to the Co-Lin parking lot where the Master Gardeners have spent many early weekend mornings selling plants to the community during their annual plant sale.
The Master Gardener program, which is administered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, trains individuals in the art of horticulture and related areas and provides a community where they can share tips.
The Adams County Master Gardener's engage in numerous community projects, such as maintaining trails at Historic Jefferson College and The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, hosting education programs for local school students, maintaining a greenhouse in conjunction with their annual plant sale, maintaining a butterfly garden at Co-Lin and participating in the Farmer's Market.
Approximately 30 Adams County Master Gardeners members and friends of Tebbetts gathered at Co-Lin amid cold and rainy weather to honor him at the dedication of the bench.
They shared memories of how Tebbetts was not only an active member of the organization, but was a friend to everyone he met along the way.
Many recalled how he used to embrace everyone, even if they were meeting for the first time.
"The very first time I met him, he said 'give me a hug,'" said Adams County Extension Agent, Jason Jones. "It wasn't just a hug, but a big strong bear hug. I always remembered him for that—how he always gave great hugs."
Margaret Graves, president of the Adams County Master Gardeners, agreed.
"It didn't matter if you were black, white, purple or didn't even have a green thumb. You still got a hug," Graves said.
While sharing a slide show of family pictures and memories, his wife, Rita Tebbetts, spoke of how her husband loved his family, his community and loved to dance—a lot.
Graves said Tebbetts was "a very special individual" who touched many lives while serving as a Master Gardener leader and has been an active member for more than 15 years. His death due to COVID was sudden, unexpected and saddened all of them, she said.
"He was always the very first to volunteer his time, and his little red truck, whenever we needed it. He was one of the half dozen Master Gardeners who represented us by going to district and state conferences. He served on the state board for several years.
"As for the quote on his plaque, that is just a tongue-in-cheek and crazy way to express our deep feelings for Harvey. He truly did belong to all of us."
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2022/02/03/late-master-gardener-remembered-with-memorial-bench-at-co-lin/
A graveside service for Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Jr.,83 of Natchez, who died Thursday December 31, 2020 in Hattiesburg will be in Carrollton, MS for family members officiated by Father Scott Thomas.
Harvey's many friends will be welcome to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Mary Basilica at a later date which will be announced. Masks will be mandatory and there will be no visitation or repast. Spacing in the church is apparent and will allow for social distancing.
Mr. Tebbetts was born January 16, 1937, in Haverhill, MA, the son of Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Sr. and Muriel Elizabeth Collins Tebbetts.
He was a devout Catholic and was closely affiliated with both St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, and Our Lady of Lourdes in Vidalia, LA. His many interests included ballroom dancing and gardening, but more than anything he enjoyed any activities involving a grandchild. It might be a flute concert in Vidalia or a soccer game in Wesson. The kids were all that mattered. He was addicted to genealogy and had more people in his database than anyone could imagine. He also loved the open road and any excuse to travel. He became Rita's chauffer, valet, coach, encourager for all of her swimming ventures.
Mr. Tebbetts was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lena Aubey Tebbetts; children, Celia Lynn Tebbetts, Joseph Tebbetts, and James Jones; son in law Johnny Germany; and brother-in-law Don Folkers.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Eidt Jones Tebbetts of Natchez, MS; children, Rex Tebbetts of Cameron, LA, Cindy Tebbetts Germany of Carrollton, MS, Ann Tebbetts Mullins (Chuck) of Burnsville MS, Peter Tebbetts of Golden Meadow LA, Nichole Tebbetts Lawrence (Keith) of Montgomery, AL, Valerie Jones Patton (Greg) of Sacramento, CA, Walter Jones of Memphis, TN, Rosie Jones Nettles (Ronnie) of Brandon, MS, Charlie Jones (Jennifer) of Charlotte, NC, Vaughn Jones (Ashley) of Maryville, TN, and Margaret Jones Tatum (Blake) of Erie, CO; grandchildren, Matt Tebbetts, John Germany, Joseph Germany, Patrick Germany, Chris Mullins, Mallorie Mullins Taylor, Brittany Mullins Berryman, Jessica Tebbetts, Celia Tebbetts, Kyle Wallace, Nicholas Wallace, Claire Phillips Lower, Sydney Phillips, Meredith Phillips Wong, Christine Jones, Chelsea Jones Floyd, Jacob Walter Jones, Jordan Nettles, Brandon Nettles, Ella Jones, Lauren Jones, Cooper Jones, Marley Tatum, Patrick Tatum, Jones Tatum, and Edy Tatum; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Davies of New Castle, ME, and Janis Harriman of Union, ME; Special people, Father Scott Thomas, Father Mark Shoffner, and Father David O'Connor of Natchez, Father Joseph Xavier V. of Vidalia, and Father Tommy Conway of Hattiesburg; Debbie Tebbetts, Jayne Tebbetts, Darrell Phillips, Stacey Vass, Brenda Gobel Jones , Medical crew at Wesley Merit Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS and special Angels, Amy Prestridge Mattox, and nurses Lindsey and Rocky.
Holy Mass offerings are requested in lieu of flowers, and Memorial donations will be welcomed by both congregations.
NATCHEZ — The late Harvey Burton Tebbetts Jr., an original member of the Adams County Master Gardeners, was honored Thursday with the dedication of a bench bearing his name on Copiah Lincoln Community College's Natchez campus.
Tebbetts, who is beloved by the close-knit community of master gardeners as well as many other friends and family members, died Dec. 31, 2020, at the age of 83 due to complications with COVID-19. He has been a Master Gardener since 2005.
His name will live on forever on an inscription on the memorial bench, which says, "Harvey Tebbetts, Adams County Master Gardener; He was married to Rita, but he belonged to all of us."
The bench sits on a hill by the college adjacent to the Co-Lin parking lot where the Master Gardeners have spent many early weekend mornings selling plants to the community during their annual plant sale.
The Master Gardener program, which is administered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, trains individuals in the art of horticulture and related areas and provides a community where they can share tips.
The Adams County Master Gardener's engage in numerous community projects, such as maintaining trails at Historic Jefferson College and The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, hosting education programs for local school students, maintaining a greenhouse in conjunction with their annual plant sale, maintaining a butterfly garden at Co-Lin and participating in the Farmer's Market.
Approximately 30 Adams County Master Gardeners members and friends of Tebbetts gathered at Co-Lin amid cold and rainy weather to honor him at the dedication of the bench.
They shared memories of how Tebbetts was not only an active member of the organization, but was a friend to everyone he met along the way.
Many recalled how he used to embrace everyone, even if they were meeting for the first time.
"The very first time I met him, he said 'give me a hug,'" said Adams County Extension Agent, Jason Jones. "It wasn't just a hug, but a big strong bear hug. I always remembered him for that—how he always gave great hugs."
Margaret Graves, president of the Adams County Master Gardeners, agreed.
"It didn't matter if you were black, white, purple or didn't even have a green thumb. You still got a hug," Graves said.
While sharing a slide show of family pictures and memories, his wife, Rita Tebbetts, spoke of how her husband loved his family, his community and loved to dance—a lot.
Graves said Tebbetts was "a very special individual" who touched many lives while serving as a Master Gardener leader and has been an active member for more than 15 years. His death due to COVID was sudden, unexpected and saddened all of them, she said.
"He was always the very first to volunteer his time, and his little red truck, whenever we needed it. He was one of the half dozen Master Gardeners who represented us by going to district and state conferences. He served on the state board for several years.
"As for the quote on his plaque, that is just a tongue-in-cheek and crazy way to express our deep feelings for Harvey. He truly did belong to all of us."
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2022/02/03/late-master-gardener-remembered-with-memorial-bench-at-co-lin/
A graveside service for Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Jr.,83 of Natchez, who died Thursday December 31, 2020 in Hattiesburg will be in Carrollton, MS for family members officiated by Father Scott Thomas.
Harvey's many friends will be welcome to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Mary Basilica at a later date which will be announced. Masks will be mandatory and there will be no visitation or repast. Spacing in the church is apparent and will allow for social distancing.
Mr. Tebbetts was born January 16, 1937, in Haverhill, MA, the son of Harvey Burton Tebbetts, Sr. and Muriel Elizabeth Collins Tebbetts.
He was a devout Catholic and was closely affiliated with both St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, and Our Lady of Lourdes in Vidalia, LA. His many interests included ballroom dancing and gardening, but more than anything he enjoyed any activities involving a grandchild. It might be a flute concert in Vidalia or a soccer game in Wesson. The kids were all that mattered. He was addicted to genealogy and had more people in his database than anyone could imagine. He also loved the open road and any excuse to travel. He became Rita's chauffer, valet, coach, encourager for all of her swimming ventures.
Mr. Tebbetts was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lena Aubey Tebbetts; children, Celia Lynn Tebbetts, Joseph Tebbetts, and James Jones; son in law Johnny Germany; and brother-in-law Don Folkers.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Eidt Jones Tebbetts of Natchez, MS; children, Rex Tebbetts of Cameron, LA, Cindy Tebbetts Germany of Carrollton, MS, Ann Tebbetts Mullins (Chuck) of Burnsville MS, Peter Tebbetts of Golden Meadow LA, Nichole Tebbetts Lawrence (Keith) of Montgomery, AL, Valerie Jones Patton (Greg) of Sacramento, CA, Walter Jones of Memphis, TN, Rosie Jones Nettles (Ronnie) of Brandon, MS, Charlie Jones (Jennifer) of Charlotte, NC, Vaughn Jones (Ashley) of Maryville, TN, and Margaret Jones Tatum (Blake) of Erie, CO; grandchildren, Matt Tebbetts, John Germany, Joseph Germany, Patrick Germany, Chris Mullins, Mallorie Mullins Taylor, Brittany Mullins Berryman, Jessica Tebbetts, Celia Tebbetts, Kyle Wallace, Nicholas Wallace, Claire Phillips Lower, Sydney Phillips, Meredith Phillips Wong, Christine Jones, Chelsea Jones Floyd, Jacob Walter Jones, Jordan Nettles, Brandon Nettles, Ella Jones, Lauren Jones, Cooper Jones, Marley Tatum, Patrick Tatum, Jones Tatum, and Edy Tatum; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Davies of New Castle, ME, and Janis Harriman of Union, ME; Special people, Father Scott Thomas, Father Mark Shoffner, and Father David O'Connor of Natchez, Father Joseph Xavier V. of Vidalia, and Father Tommy Conway of Hattiesburg; Debbie Tebbetts, Jayne Tebbetts, Darrell Phillips, Stacey Vass, Brenda Gobel Jones , Medical crew at Wesley Merit Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS and special Angels, Amy Prestridge Mattox, and nurses Lindsey and Rocky.
Holy Mass offerings are requested in lieu of flowers, and Memorial donations will be welcomed by both congregations.
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