He grew up in Lexington, Alabama community, graduating from Lexington High School in 1950. He served in the United States Navy from January 1951 through November 1954. He married Josephine Riddles June 23, 1956.
He worked for Chemstrand 9Ascend) and Rust Engineering, retiring from Champion Papers(IP) in August 1994. He enjoyed his family, his church, playing dominoes, playing cards, and riding his four wheeler. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger days. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church since 1975, where he served as deacon and many more capacities.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Milton and Nolen, and a sister Virginia Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Jo, sons Keith of Huntsville, and David (Naoko) of Boise Idaho and a brother Arlon of Priceville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home with interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery with Bro. Steve Caudle, and Bro. Jamine Grubbs officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1281 Old Hwy. 24 Trinity, AL 35673.
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