February 14, 1958 – August 25, 2012
Mr. Thomas James Durham February 14, 1958 – August 25, 2012 Mr. Thomas James “Pumpkin” Durham was born in Upson County on February 14, 1958 to Mr. Willie Clarence and Addie Durham. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his three brothers, Tommy Gilbert; Willie Johnson, Jr: and Charlie Will Durham. At an early age he accepted Christ and united with Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. On Saturday, August 18, 2012 God called Thomas home from labor to reward. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Artayus Shamar (Diane) Durham; two grandchildren; Jasmine and Elijah Durham; four sisters; Jackie (Donald) Grant, Savannah (Marcus) Kendall; Christeen Walker and Armanda (Willie) Wilkins; three brothers; Eddie Durham; Alva (Lisa) Durham; and Johnny Durham, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends that loved him and will miss him dearly.
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Mr. Charles Edwards “Buster” Porter May 27, 1948 – August 22, 2012 Mr. Charles Edward “Buster” Porter was born May 27, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia; to the parentage of Charles Stone and Zelma Porter. He was preceded in death by a daughter Zi’mya Porter; a brother, Willie Dill. A beautiful life is the fruit of character. The beautiful life of Charles “Buster” will forever live on thru his family. Along with being a loving husband and father he was also a loyal and devoted son-in-law and nephew. His love for his family was boundless. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving devoted wife, Mary Porter of Griffin, GA; two sons: Darius Barron of Atlanta, GA AND Najee Porter of Griffin, GA. A loving and devoted father & mother-in-law: James and Bessie Brownlee; one sister; Marion Hamilton; brothers; Robert Gean Stanford (Jackie), and Arthur James Stanford (Elizabeth) all of Atlanta, GA; a special aunt: Emily Jane Porter of Atlanta, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews that truly loved him.
Mrs. Leatha Mae King March 14, 1935 – August 8, 2012 Mrs. Leatha Mae King was born in Meansville, GA on March 14, 1935 to the late Marion McKay and Andrew Lyons. She departed this earthly life on August 8, 2012 at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin, GA. She was a devoted member of New Mercy Baptist Church as well as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Although we will miss her, we realize that our loss is heaven’s gain. Leatha Mae was preceded in death by her husband
M. C. King; two daughters; Jacqueline King-Penn and Mary Ann Evans and one son; Miles Calvin King; two sisters; Pamela Sue Lyons and Early Mae Crowder. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted family which includes three daughters; Sara Ann (Walter) King, Sylvia Mitchell and Sheila (Freddie) McCord all of Griffin, GA; Five sisters, Charlotte Green of Macon, GA; Ethel Bell Armor, Jessie Lee Lyons, Joann Brown and Geraldine Lyons all of Griffin, GA; Four brothers; Andrew Lyons, Jr, Clarence Hood, Steve Lyons and Henry Watkins all of Griffin, GA; 14 grandkids; 28 great grandkids and 2 great, great grandkids. She also have a host of other relatives and family and friends who mourned her passing |