HIGH POINT – Mr. Henry John Hodgin, Jr., 79, formerly of Old Thomasville Rd., died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Triad Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 24, 1930 in Davidson County to Henry John Hodgin, Sr. and Lillie Belle Black Hodgin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Henry John Hodgin, III.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Lillie Belle Black Hodgin of High Point is a son, Hank Hodgin and wife Stephanie of Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Sharon Hodgin Gritz and husband Dr. Paul Gritz of Fort Worth, TX; wife, Mozelle Carter Hodgin of Timmonsville, SC; step-son, Gene Howle and wife Sheri of Timmonsville, SC; step-daughter, LeAnn King and husband Bob of Timmonsville, SC; brother, Tommy Hodgin and wife Barbara Ann of Climax; sister, Patsy Rush and husband Ken of High Point; 4 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Dr. Paul Gritz officiating. The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Dr. Greensboro, NC 27407 or to Alzeheimer Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr. Charlotte, NC 28215-3220. On-line condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com.
William T. Hargrave
LEXINGTON – William T. “Bill” Hargrave, 82, of Thurgood Avenue, died Feb. 25, 2010, at Brian Center Nursing Home.
Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Union Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 2 p.m.
Roberts Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
James Colston Jr.
LEXINGTON – James Marvin Colston Jr., 68, of Jake Shoaf Road, died Feb. 25, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
John Powell Sr.
TRINITY – Mr. John Sanford Powell, Sr., 92, of Trinity, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center.
Mr. Powell was born October 28, 1917, a son of the late Lemuel and Beulah Mae Powell of Cold Water, MS, where he spent a part of his young life. At age 16, he hoboed on trains from New York to California and towns in between. He spent summers working in restaurants in New York City to support his travels. He joined the US Army at the age of 18, and spent his peace time enlistment at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX.
He was a graduate of Hernando High School in Hernando, MS, and went on to study for the ministry. He earned a Masters Degree in Theology in 1952 from South Western Seminary in Fort Worth, TX and a Doctorate Degree from Burton Seminary at Monitor Springs, Colorado in 1956.
He pastored many churches, mainly in the southwestern states. His first pastorate, which he was instrumental in building the church from a mission, was Calvary Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, CO. He retired from the ministry in 1983.
During his retirement, he was owner and operator of Blue Ridge Paint Company in Houston, TX. He relocated from Houston to High Point in 1993 and continued to serve in the ministry as Sunday School teacher of the Adult Men class. He also organized a Senior Adult Activity Group in his church and served as president until 2004. He was active on many committees in church which he enjoyed. He was a resident of the GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center, in Archdale, for the last four years.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his only sibling, his younger brother, Lavell Powell.
Survivors include his wife, Lenora Grant Powell, of the home; six children, John Powell , Jr. and wife, Gerrie, of Houston, TX, Miriam Fulcher and husband, Walter, of Atlanta, GA, Melvin Grant, of Powers, OR, June Woodell and husband, Steve of Southport, NC, Donna DeShazo and husband, Glenn, of Houston, TX, and Brenda McMasters and husband, Tony, of Ramseur, NC; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. Mr. Powell also leaves behind a loving church family at Faith Baptist Church whose support and prayers upheld him during a long struggle with his illness.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during our loved one’s prolonged illness.
Funeral will be held 1:00 pm Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Faith Baptist Church, 5744 Mendenhall Rd. in Archdale, officiated by Rev. Stephen L. Welborn. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 until 7 at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Memorials may be directed to the Building Fund at Faith Baptist Church, 5744 Mendenhall Rd., Archdale, 27263; or to the GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center, PO Box 14305, Archdale, NC 27263. Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Sheila Forbush Hill
THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Sheila Forbush Hill, 51 of Thomasville died Thursday at her home. Born September 29, 1958 in South Boston, VA, Mrs. Hill is a daughter of Erma Hite Forbush and the late Walter H. Forbush. She is a member of Triad Baptist Church and was employed by Harris-Teeter as a floral manager.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband Jeffery Steven Hill (Steve) and two children, Christina T. Morrissey and husband Dennis and April L. Hill and one granddaughter Breannah N. Womeldorf. She is also survived by a sister Shelby F. McCracken and husband Michael.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hill will be held 3 pm Sunday in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point with Pastor Rob Decker officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum of Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.
Mildred Harrison Cooke
ARCHDALE – Mildred Harrison Cooke, 86 made her final journey to meet her Master on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Born July 5, 1923 in Rockingham County Mrs. Cooke is a daughter of the late Jasper Harrison and Martha Robertson Harrison. On May 2, 1953 she married Jerry Lee Cooke, Jr. who preceded her in death on April 17, 1996. She was a member of the Archdale Assembly of God. In addition to her parents and husband Mrs. Cooke was preceded in death by a sister Marie Jefferson.
Mrs. Cooke is survived by one daughter Diane Rogers and husband Wayne of Sophia; three grandchildren, Amanda McGee and husband Bert of Denton, Harold Fields and wife Libby of High Point, Wayne Rogers, Jr. of Sophia and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Pauline Harrison of Asheboro.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cooke will be held 2 pm Sunday in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service Archdale. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the CNAs at the Oakes and the nurses and CNAs at Mountain Vista for their care. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
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