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Dodd, Delpha Angeline

Female 1880 - 1956  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Dodd, Delpha Angeline was born in 1880; died in 1956; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DODD.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 15833269

    Family/Spouse: Howe, Charles Emmett 'Charlie'. Charles was born in 1873 in Wayne County, Illinois; died in 1921 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Howe, ?  Descendancy chart to this point died before 1 Jan 1995.
    2. 3. Howe, ?  Descendancy chart to this point died before 1 Jan 1995.
    3. 4. Howe, Katie Mable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1899 in Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Jan 1995 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Jan 1995 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Howe, Lela  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1905 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 1960; was buried in Feb 1960 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Howe, Evelyn  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907; died in 1982.
    6. 7. Howe, Herold  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912; died before 1 Jan 1995.
    7. 8. Howe, Letha  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1917; died before 1 Jan 1995.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Howe, ? Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delpha1) died before 1 Jan 1995.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HOWE.U004


  2. 3.  Howe, ? Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delpha1) died before 1 Jan 1995.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HOWE.U005


  3. 4.  Howe, Katie Mable Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delpha1) was born on 19 Aug 1899 in Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Jan 1995 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Jan 1995 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HOWE.K001
    • Funeral: 4 Jan 1995, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Katie married Fry, Charles Harrison 'Charlie' on 9 May 1917. Charles was born on 18 Jan 1887; died on 4 Jan 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Fry, J.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Fry, Thomas 'Tom'  Descendancy chart to this point was born in UNKNOWN; died before 11 Apr 2006.
    3. 11. Fry, Herschel T.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1921 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Apr 2006 in Country Lane Boarding Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Apr 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 12. Fry, Roy Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1925; died on 27 Jul 1944 in Feugeres, France; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 13. Fry, Mable F.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1930; died on 25 Aug 1947; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 14. Fry, Ruby Jean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1931; died on 5 Oct 1978 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 15. Fry, Andrew Dale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1933 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2008 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 16. Fry, James William 'Billy'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1935 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2018; was buried on 17 Apr 2018 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. 17. FRY, D.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Howe, LelaHowe, Lela Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delpha1) was born on 8 Aug 1905 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 1960; was buried in Feb 1960 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HOWE.L001
    • _FGRAVE: Sons

    Family/Spouse: Sons, Beryl Wayne. Beryl (son of Sons, David Nelson 'Nels' and Oehler, Mary Pauline) was born on 20 Jan 1895 in Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1971; was buried in Nov 1971 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Sons, Betty L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1927; died on 20 Jul 2007 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.
    2. 19. Sons, Harold Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1930 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1930 in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois.
    3. 20. Sons, Lowell B.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2016 in Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    4. 21. Sons, Galen Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 22. Sons, D.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 23. Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2011 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Feb 2011 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

  5. 6.  Howe, Evelyn Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delpha1) was born in 1907; died in 1982.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HOWE.E002


  6. 7.  Howe, Herold Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delpha1) was born in 1912; died before 1 Jan 1995.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HOWE.H001


  7. 8.  Howe, Letha Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delpha1) was born in 1917; died before 1 Jan 1995.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HOWE.L003



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Fry, J.S. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Winters, F.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  Fry, Thomas 'Tom' Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born in UNKNOWN; died before 11 Apr 2006.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRY.T001


  3. 11.  Fry, Herschel T.Fry, Herschel T. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 24 May 1921 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Apr 2006 in Country Lane Boarding Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Apr 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Owned and Operated Fry's Garage, Flora, Illinois
    • Reference Number: FRY.H001
    • _FGRAVE: 18083470
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Battery B, 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th 'Old Hickory' Infantry Division, United States Army
    • Funeral: 15 Apr 2006, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He owned and operated Fry's Garage in Flora for over 50 years and was also a farmer.

    He was a veteran, and a member of the Clay City Church of God and Flora American Legion Post #14.

    He enjoyed boating, fishing, flowers, his dogs, and being with the family.

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on November 11, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Field Artillery, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Heavy Machine Gunner (605). Assigned to Batterery B, 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th 'Old Hickory' Infantry Division. Continued training at Camp Blanding, Florida; Camp Forrest, Tennessee and Camp Atterbury, Indiana and then departed with his unit for the European Theater of Operations on February 12, 1944. Entered combat via Omaha Beach on D-Day Plus 4 and fought through the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 silver battle star, WWII Victory Medal, Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany) and the French Croix de Guerre. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on October 20, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

    This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

    Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2011946

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 5 - First Add - Row 1

    Herschel married Stanley, Minnie Louise on 2 Dec 1948 in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky. Minnie (daughter of Stanley, C. and Jamerson, P.) was born on 23 Jul 1931 in Hamilton County, Illinois; died on 22 Dec 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Dec 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Fry, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Fry, Gerald Lee 'Jerry'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1950; died on 8 Oct 1950; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  4. 12.  Fry, Roy HarrisonFry, Roy Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 29 Sep 1925; died on 27 Jul 1944 in Feugeres, France; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRY.R003
    • _FGRAVE: 24075061
    • Military Service: World War II, Private, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Private with the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division. Entered combat on June 27, 1944 and was killed in action on July 27, 1944 in vicinity of Feugeres, France. Buried with military honors at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois.

    This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1902635

    Died:
    Killed in action in the vicinity of Feugeres, France


  5. 13.  Fry, Mable F. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 12 Mar 1930; died on 25 Aug 1947; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRY.M002


  6. 14.  Fry, Ruby JeanFry, Ruby Jean Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 17 Sep 1931; died on 5 Oct 1978 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRY.R004
    • _FGRAVE: 35089529
    • Funeral: Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    CITY WOMAN'S MOTHER DIES

    CLAY CITY - - Mrs. Earl (Ruby J. Fry) Carlyle, 47, of Flora died Thursday at her home. She was the mother of Mrs. Larry (Nancy) Presley of Effingham.

    The funeral will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Clay City Baptist Church, with burial in Clay City Cemetry.

    Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City.

    Friends may also call after noon on Monday at the church.

    Family/Spouse: Carlyle, E.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Carlyle, N.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 15.  Fry, Andrew DaleFry, Andrew Dale Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 27 Feb 1933 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2008 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRY.A001
    • _FGRAVE: 24400409
    • Military Service: Corporal, United States Army
    • Funeral: 7 Feb 2008, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Andrew Dale Fry, 74, of Clay City, IL, died at 6:55 AM, Monday, February 4, 2008 at his residence.

    He was born on February 27, 1933 to Charlie & Katie (Howe) Fry in Mt. Erie, IL. He married Thelma Sharp on November 19, 1955 in Wayne County, IL.

    Dale was a member of the VFW. He served in the United States Army. Dale loved being on the farm, helping out his grandchildren, and spending time with his family and his beagle, Callahan.

    He is survived by his wife: Thelma Fry; two sons: Roy Dale and Rodger Harrison Fry; two daughters: Linda Gail Fry, Pamela Sue Butler; Grandchildren: Carla Sue Kaiser, Shawn Marie Snyder, Charles Andrew Abernathy, Sutton Barrett Abernathy, Ryan Neal Sigler, Travis Michael Sigler, Nathaniel James Butler; Great Grandchildren: Colton Blain Umstead, Evan James Kaiser, Caden Russell Snyder; brother: James "Bill" Fry; sisters: Dorothy Herman and Joyce Sue Winters.

    Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

    Interment was at Clay City Cemetery.

    Memorial to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

    Died:
    After 11 Apr 2006 (See Herschel Fry's obituary)

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 8 - Franklin - Row E

    Andrew married Sharp, T.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Fry, R.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Fry, R.H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Fry, P.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 30. Fry, L.G.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 16.  Fry, James William 'Billy'Fry, James William 'Billy' Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 2 Jan 1935 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2018; was buried on 17 Apr 2018 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRY.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 188815731
    • Military Service: Korean War, Specialist 3rd Class, United States Army
    • Funeral: 17 Apr 2018, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    James "Billy" Fry, 83, of Clay City, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his residence.

    Billy was born on January 2, 1935 in Mt. Erie, IL, the son of Charlie and Katie (Howe) Fry.

    He married Linda (Granby) on February 6, 1982 in Olney, IL.

    Billy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Fry of Clay City; son, James W. Fry and fiancee ,Sherry York, of Hatfield, AR; son, Donald E. Fry and friend, Sherry Evilsizer, of Flora, IL; daughter, Caralyn Riley and husband, John ,of Clay City, IL; daughter, Sandy Rodgers and husband, Carrol, of Cisne, IL; step-daughter, Angela Ash and husband, Dave, of Plainfield, IN; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Sue Winters and husband, Frank, of Caryville, TN, and Dorothy Smith of Springfield, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

    Memorials can be made to Shriner's Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s or Bethlehem Christian Church.

    A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Clay City, with burial following in the Clay City Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

    Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home
    Clay City, IL
    April 14, 2018

    Buried:
    Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

    James married Granby, L.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Fry, J.W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Fry, D.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Fry, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 34. Fry, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 17.  FRY, D.M. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Herman, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    D.M. married Smith, W.R.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Smith, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Smith, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 37. Smith, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 38. Smith, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 39. Smith, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 40. Smith, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 41. Smith, H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 42. Smith, Mona Ellen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1964; died on 30 Jun 2006 in Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  10. 18.  Sons, Betty L. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 5 Dec 1927; died on 20 Jul 2007 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.B002
    • _FGRAVE: 43306077

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Serenity North Plot 136 Lot 2

    Family/Spouse: Freese, Clarence Kenneth 'Hotshot'. Clarence was born on 2 Feb 1924 in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois; died on 21 Apr 1981 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Freese, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Caldwell, Donald Wayne. Donald was born on 17 Sep 1929; died on 4 Jan 1994 in Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 19.  Sons, Harold Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 4 Apr 1930 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1930 in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Cisne Cemetery, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.H002
    • _FGRAVE: 199024724


  12. 20.  Sons, Lowell B.Sons, Lowell B. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2016 in Twin Willows Nursing Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 159596964
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Funeral: 19 Mar 2016, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Lowell B. Sons, age 84, of Salem, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem, with family and his wife of 60 years by his side.

    Lowell was born July 17, 1931 in Cisne, the son of Beryl Wayne and Lela (Howe) Sons. He married Barbara Cook on June 11, 1955, in Flora.

    Lowell served in the U.S. Army and was a cook at Fort Lewis, Washington, and later served in the Reserves for 8 years. His working experience included driving trucks for Flora Pure Milk Company for 5 years, shoe factory, Vaughn Furniture, Petrolane, and was a guard at Jenmar. Lowell really enjoyed listening to music at the Flora HUB, and traveling to other music spots in the area.

    He is survived by his wife: Barbara Sons of Salem; four children: Jeffrey Sons (Paula) of Salem, Gary Sons (Cindy) of Woodbridge, VA, Carol Pruitt (Ron) of Kell, and Walter Sons (companion Teresa) of Cisne; twelve grandchildren: Amy Hawkins (Randy), Crystal Sons, Angela Smith (Matt), Nicci Sons, Stephanie Sons, Samantha Sons, Christopher Sons, Jeannie Sons, Amy Pruitt, Ronnie Pruitt Jr., Caleb Pruitt, and Jarod Sons; six great-grandchildren; and a sister: Donna Kay Taylor (Rick) of Edinburg, IN.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Betty Caldwell, a brother: Galen Sons, and a sister: Patty Ann Thomas.

    A funeral service for Lowell Sons will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with visitation from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Military honors will be presented prior to the funeral service.

    The family has requested that memorial donations be given to a group that assists Veterans, such as D.A.V. or Wounded Warriors.

    Buried:
    Was he cremated?

    Lowell married Cook, Barbara Lucille on 11 Jun 1955 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Barbara (daughter of Cook, Leland E. and Stanley, Lucy A.) was born on 9 Dec 1936 in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2019 in Kell, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Jan 2020 in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Sons, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Sons, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 46. Sons, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 47. Sons, W.  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 21.  Sons, Galen RaySons, Galen Ray Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.G001
    • _FGRAVE: 22422063
    • Military Service: Specialist Fourth Class, 8th Infantry Division, Baumholder, Germany, United States Army
    • Funeral: 5 Dec 2002, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Galen R. Sons, 61, of Flora, died December 1, 2002, in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, IL.

    Mr. Sons was born September 8, 1941 in Wayne County, the son of Beryl W. and Lela Howe Sons.

    He married Velma Gill Hunt February 14, 1980 in Flora.

    Mr. Sons was an area Sears Service Technician and past owner/operator of the Sears Catalog Store in Flora.

    He was a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church, Flora Masonic Lodge #204, Belleville Consistory, Ainad Temple, Clay County Shrine club, Flora Police Commissioner, past Flora Civil Defense Member, Flora American Legion Post #14 and a U. S. Army - Vietnam Veteran.

    Survivors include his wife; two sons, Doug Sons and Rob Hunt; three daughters, Gayla Tanner, Marie Headlee, and Becky Payne; a brother, Lowell B. Sons; three sisters, Betty Coldwell, Donna Kay Taylor, and Patty Ann Thomas; and 16 grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents.

    Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

    (Published Clay County Advocate-Press)

    Military Service:
    Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:

    "Galen's obituary and his military headstone says he was a Vietnam Veteran. Galen and I were in the Army at the same time in Germany, but he did not serve in Vietnam. They should have read "Vietnam ERA Veteran"

    Buried:
    Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

    Galen married McDowell, Betty Marie on 3 Jul 1959 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Betty (daughter of McDowell, Clayson Adrian and Luke, Nella Grace) was born on 3 Jun 1942 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 10 Aug 2007 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Aug 2007 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Sons, G.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 49. Sons, D.D.D.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Galen married Gill, V.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 22.  Sons, D.K.Sons, D.K. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Taylor, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 23.  Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty'Sons, Patricia Ann 'Patty' Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 24 Dec 1947 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 2011 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Feb 2011 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SONS.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 65278295
    • Funeral: 9 Feb 2011, Zif Baptist Church, Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Patty A. Thomas, 63, of Clay City, IL died at 5:52 AM Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL.

    She was born December 24, 1947 in Flora, IL to Beryl & Lela (Howe) Sons. She married Sherman L. Thomas on August 3, 1967 in Clay City, IL.

    She was a homemaker and her memberships included the following: member of Zif Baptist Church in Clay City, member and chaplain of Flora VFW Ladies Auxiliary, member and past president of Clay City VFW Auxiliary, a Red Cross volunteer, and a DAV volunteer.

    Patty enjoyed being outdoors, sewing, reading, outdoor activities, resale shopping and family get togethers.

    She is survived by her husband: Sherman Thomas; children: Danita Henderson & husband Steve, Greg Thomas & wife Susan, Daniel Thomas & wife Kim; sister: Donna Taylor & husband Richard; brother: Lowell Sons & wife Barbara; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother (Galen Sons), and a sister (Betty Caldwell).

    Funeral services were held at Zif Baptist Church and burial followed in Zif Cemetery, Clay City.

    Memorials may be made to Zif Baptist Church.

    Patricia married Thomas, S.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Thomas, D.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 51. Thomas, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 52. Thomas, G.G.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Fry, S. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Herschel3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Workman, N.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 25.  Fry, Gerald Lee 'Jerry' Descendancy chart to this point (11.Herschel3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 28 Jun 1950; died on 8 Oct 1950; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FRY.G001


  3. 26.  Carlyle, N. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ruby3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Presley, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 27.  Fry, R.D. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Andrew3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  5. 28.  Fry, R.H. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Andrew3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  6. 29.  Fry, P.S. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Andrew3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Butler, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Butler, N.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 30.  Fry, L.G. Descendancy chart to this point (15.Andrew3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  8. 31.  Fry, J.W. Descendancy chart to this point (16.James3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  9. 32.  Fry, D.E. Descendancy chart to this point (16.James3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  10. 33.  Fry, C. Descendancy chart to this point (16.James3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Riley, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 34.  Fry, S. Descendancy chart to this point (16.James3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Rodgers, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 35.  Smith, B. Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  13. 36.  Smith, P. Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  14. 37.  Smith, M. Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  15. 38.  Smith, M. Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

  16. 39.  Smith, K. Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Hamilton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 40.  Smith, P. Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Gerth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 41.  Smith, H. Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Cunningham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 42.  Smith, Mona Ellen Descendancy chart to this point (17.D.M.3, 4.Katie2, 1.Delpha1) was born on 10 Aug 1964; died on 30 Jun 2006 in Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.M038

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 13 - 2 Add - Row 3 - Sp 4


  20. 43.  Freese, J.L. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Betty3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Carman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Carman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 55. Carman  Descendancy chart to this point

  21. 44.  Sons, J.J. Descendancy chart to this point (20.Lowell3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, P.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 45.  Sons, G. Descendancy chart to this point (20.Lowell3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 46.  Sons, C. Descendancy chart to this point (20.Lowell3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Pruitt, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 47.  Sons, W. Descendancy chart to this point (20.Lowell3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

  25. 48.  Sons, G.J.Sons, G.J. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Galen3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Tanner, C.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Tanner, B.D.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 57. Tanner, F.E.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

    G.J. married Prather, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Prather, C.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 59. Prather, N.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  26. 49.  Sons, D.D.D.Sons, D.D.D. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Galen3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Billings, B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. SONS, T.C.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

    D.D.D. married Tackitt, R.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Sons, D.C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  27. 50.  Thomas, D.L. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Patricia3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: Henderson, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Henderson, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 63. Henderson, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 64. Henderson, K.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 51.  Thomas, D.Thomas, D. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Patricia3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  29. 52.  Thomas, G.G. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Patricia3, 5.Lela2, 1.Delpha1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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