The Trussville Tribune
November 11 - 17, 2020
O b i t u a ry
Bobbie Minyard
Page 7
Margie Smith
September 22, 1922 ~ November 4, 2020 (age 98)
May 29, 1935 ~ November 4, 2020 (age 85) Bobbie Jean DeArman Minyard (85) of Birmingham, Alabama passed away November 4, 2020 in the loving home of her daughter Judy and son-inlaw Bobby. She was preceded by her husband Curtis L. Minyard; parents, John and Laura DeArman; her brothers John and Louis; and sisters Jewel, Charlotte, and Mary. She is survived by her children Judith Minyard Bynon (Bobby), Julia Minyard Simpson (Jim), Lee Minyard (Rose); grandchildren Jim Simpson (Carmen), Jackie Simpson Bates (Mike), Sara Bynon Neely (Chris), Brittany Minyard Whitworth (Jon), Tiffany Minyard, Jonathan Simpson, Brandon Minyard and 7 great grandchildren.
Bobbie Jean was the youngest of 6 children. She was married to Curt for 54 years and resided in the Forestdale and Trussville area of Birmingham. She was known for her faith in Jesus Christ and the love of her family. She was a graduate of Ensley High School and spent most of her work life in the financial area. Her love of her Savior defined her life and she lived as a light of His love. Family was her greatest blessing and often meant Sunday dinners featuring her famous fried chicken, holidays with wonderful food and a good cup of coffee, and hunting for plastic Easter eggs filled with cash for the grandkids (equally divided at the end). Her grandchildren were her light and she always supported them in everything they did. She loved reading and cross-stitching which resulted in a cherished quilt for each of her children and grandchildren. Her collection of Angels not only filled her home but surrounded her on Wednesday and took her home to her Lord and Savior. We will miss you mom, Nana, but will continue to honor you until we see you again. A special thanks to mom’s caregiver, Beverly Thomas, who has been with us for over 6 years ….we couldn’t have cared for her without you, and to Amedisys Home Health for guidance in mom’s care and comfort. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or your favorite charity.
John Ray Garrett Jr.
Margie Lee Vaughan Smith, 98, of Pell City, Alabama, went to be with our Lord on November 4, 2020. She had been cared for by her daughter, Pat, in Milton, Florida, for the last few months. Margie was born to Oral and Exer Vaughan on October 22, 1922. She graduated from Hanceville High School in 1940 and went on to study education at Troy State University. Afterwards, she taught school for a time. She married Lester Smith and they resided in Birmingham with their two daughters for many years. She started a custom drapery business which she owned and operated until her retirement in the early 1980s. She and Lester retired together to Pell City where she has resided since. Margie was a member of Eden Westside Baptist Church in Pell City for over thirty years, where she taught Sunday School and also served as Training Union Director. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles, crochet, and play the organ. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lester Smith; her daughter, Paula Dian Hoagland and son-in-law, Gordon Allen Hoagland; her parents, Oral and Exer Vaughan; her brothers James Vaughan and Wayne Vaughan; and a sister, Muriel Vaughan Allred. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Smith McCoy and son-in-law, Herman Roy McCoy; her grandchildren, Terri Shannon McCoy, Timothy Michael McCoy, and Amy Renee Hoagland. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Andrew Allen Hannah, Kressie Olivia Kornis, Alexander David Hannah, Paul Joseph Kornis, Ashley Dian Hannah, and Gavin Reese Peaden; and a niece Tracy Gaylene Tatum. Margie Smith was a beautiful and strong Christian lady who lived a very long and full life. She was deeply loved by family and many friends and will be greatly missed.
Randy Boyd Stone
Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 (Age56)
Randy Boyd Stone, 56, of Dora, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
June 24, 1933 ~ November 5, 2020 (age 87)
Memorial service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at 7750 Goodner Mtn. Rd. Trussville, AL.
John Ray Garrett Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed peacefully from this life into the presence of Jesus in the early morning hours of Thursday November 5, 2020. A proud native of Morton, Mississippi, he was born June 24, 1933. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where he met and married the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Shirley Ferguson Garrett. He was a 1951 graduate of Bartlett High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Randy known as “Handy Randy”, grew up in Trussville and swam for Jefferson State. He was an independent landscaper and previous owner of Stepping Stone Landscaping. Doing what he loved, being outside. He loved God, his family, friends and good food. He will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his brother Roger Stone. He was survived by his loving wife Robin Stone; children, Corey Stone, Adam Stone (Kalii), Zachary Stone (Tiffany), Randa Stone, Jonathan Ruff (Amberly), Jacob Taylor, Jordan Taylor (Heather) and Jenna Taylor; grandchildren, Brandon Calhoun, Kaiden Calhoun, Wyatt Stone, McKessie Stone and Blakey Ruff; parents, Aaron and Gwen Stone; siblings, Robert Stone (Teri), Mary Jane Webb (Steve) and Marsha Keith (Jim); in-laws, David and Sandra Hollock; special friend, Scott Tidwell and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
A career in the trucking industry brought him to Alabama in 1958, where he and Shirley eventually settled in Center Point to raise their family of four children. They have been residents of Trussville for 14 years. He was employed in a variety of capacities at Gordon’s Transports, Cowin Equipment Company, and SEPCO/Birmingham Rubber and Gasket.
Friends may sign the guest register at kilgoregreenfuneralhome.com Kilgore-Green Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-9503
He was a member of First Baptist Church Trussville. Throughout his life Ray served in many churches, including Hilldale Baptist, First Baptist Center Point, Carson Road Baptist, Clearview Baptist, First Baptist Helena and Deerfoot Baptist. His leadership roles included Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Director, Church Training Director, Deacon and numerous committees.
Walter Holder Sr.
Ray is survived by his wife Shirley; sons Danny Garrett (Carol), Don Garrett (Lisa), David Garrett (Scott Michelfelder); daughter Diane Giddens (Steve); grandchildren Brooke Harris (Marcus), Jake Garrett (Maddie), Brett Williamson, John Garrett (Jenny), Everett Garrett (Leann Cross), Nick Garrett (Hope), Joseph Garrett; great granddaughter Carrie McRae Garrett; sisters Mary Louise Vassar and Elizabeth Nobles; and a large host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents John Ray Sr. and Ina Mai Garrett, and brother Harmon Garrett.
Walter Holder, a devoted widower husband, of 65 years, 10 days, father, grandfather, great-grandfather went to be with Jesus on November 7, 2020 from natural causes. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was born in Giles County, TN. He came to Birmingham, AL in Sept 1947 for work. He was employed at McCain Manufacturing Plant for 31 years and self-employed until age 93 years. He was a resident of Remlap, Al and a member of Huffman Church of Christ where he attended faithfully. He is preceded in death by his precious wife Pauline M. Holder, his parents, Jeff Davis Holder and Sara McConnel, 8 brothers, a daughter, Faye Roberts, and a grandson Doug Roberts Jr. He is survived by his only son Walter C. Holder Jr. (JoAnn), of DeLand, FL, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be on Saturday, Nov 14 at Noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 11am until service time. Burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. The family would like to express deep gratitude to friends and family for their love and support during this difficult time. A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion.
Called Ray, Daddy, Grangi, and Uncle Jute, this humble man was known mostly for his deep faith and reliance on the watchcare and providence of God. Even after a successful career of many years, he often applied and shared life lessons learned from humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper. His family will often smile and lovingly remember the many times he jokingly said, “I was born during the Depression…” John Ray Garrett Jr. was so greatly loved and admired, and we will miss his stories, his sense of humor, his prayers, and his faith every single day.
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