He was a graduate of the University of Memphis (formerly Memphis State) and served in the navy during the Vietnam war aboard the USS Enterprise.
He was a faithful communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was a caring and loving brother and uncle and is survived by his two sisters, Marion Dalton and LeNelle Suharto, their husbands, two nieces, three nephews, eight great nephews and one great niece.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Earl.
He was a fan of vintage movies and enjoyed watching them with his sister, Marion.
His numerous hobbies included photography, model ship building, and reading. He seemed to remember everything he ever read and, at family gatherings he would regale his nieces and nephews on numerous esoteric topics.
He will be sorely missed.
Visitation at Memorial Park Funeral Home will be Monday, evening, July 2, from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus Charities. Memorial Park Funeral Home, "Behind the stone wall", 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.com
Published in The Commercial Appeal on July 2, 2012.
He was a graduate of the University of Memphis (formerly Memphis State) and served in the navy during the Vietnam war aboard the USS Enterprise.
He was a faithful communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was a caring and loving brother and uncle and is survived by his two sisters, Marion Dalton and LeNelle Suharto, their husbands, two nieces, three nephews, eight great nephews and one great niece.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Earl.
He was a fan of vintage movies and enjoyed watching them with his sister, Marion.
His numerous hobbies included photography, model ship building, and reading. He seemed to remember everything he ever read and, at family gatherings he would regale his nieces and nephews on numerous esoteric topics.
He will be sorely missed.
Visitation at Memorial Park Funeral Home will be Monday, evening, July 2, from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus Charities. Memorial Park Funeral Home, "Behind the stone wall", 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.com
Published in The Commercial Appeal on July 2, 2012.
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