Lammon
The Genealogy of the Lammon Family
Emma Lee Nichols
1921 - 2005 (83 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Emma Lee Nichols was born on 30 Jul 1921 in Seminole County, Gerogia; died on 5 Jun 2005 in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia; was buried in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta, Lowndes County, GA. Notes:
From the McLane Funeral Services website (http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Emma-Lee-Nichols-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/225904)
Emma Lee Nichols Byrd, 83, of Valdosta, died at her residence on Sunday, June 5, 2005, after a lengthy illness. Born in Seminole County to the late Pete & Mallie Nichols, she had lived in this area for the past 50 years. Mrs. Byrd and her husband, Elmer, were married on October 5, 1940, almost 65 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a former member of Lee Street Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Byrd had worked for several years at the lunchroom at Lowndes Middle School and was a charter member of the Golden Strummers, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband, Elmer Byrd of Valdosta; three sons and two daughters in law, Robert Morris & Marie Byrd, of Opelika, AL, James Arthur & Vickie Byrd of Lake Park, and Jerry Nichols Byrd of Valdosta; three grandsons, Duke (Tara) Byrd of Auburn, AL, David Byrd, of Opelika, AL, and Jamie Byrd of Lake Park; two granddaughters, Jo Anna (Dan) Phelps and Emily Byrd, both of Lake Park; two great grandchildren, Hannah Phelps and Bray Phelps, both of Lake Park. She is also survived by two brothers and a sister in law, Bobby Nichols of Donaldsonville, and Gary & Belinda Nichols of Seminole County. She is preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Funeral Services will be held for Mrs. Byrd at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Rev. Tony Hoffman and Rev. Eldridge Lyons will officiate. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening, Monday, June 6, 2005 from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta GA, 31603-1727. Condolences may be made to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanefuneralservices.com Carson McLane Funeral Home. - See more at: http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Emma-Lee-Nichols-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/225904#sthash.SDeaykuy.dpufEmma married Robert Elmer Byrd on 5 Oct 1940 in Donaldsonville, Seminole County, Georgia. Robert (son of James Ira Robert Byrd and Elizabeth Annie Lammons) was born on 5 Mar 1911 in New Brockton, Coffee County, Alabama; died on 16 Jun 2011 in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Robert Morris Byrd was born on 25 Jul 1941 in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia; died on 27 Mar 2016 in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama; was buried in Farmville Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmville, Lee County, Alabama.
- 3. James Arthur Byrd
- 4. Jerry Nichols Byrd
Generation: 2
2. Robert Morris Byrd (1.Emma1) was born on 25 Jul 1941 in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia; died on 27 Mar 2016 in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama; was buried in Farmville Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmville, Lee County, Alabama. Notes:
From http://www.forevermissed.com/mr-robert-byrd/#lifestory
He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Emma Lee Byrd and a daughter-in-law, Tara Byrd.
Robert was born July 25, 1941 in Bainbridge, GA. Robert graduated from Valdosta High School in 1959.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Marie. Sons, Rob Byrd of Birmingham, David(Collette) Byrd of Auburn. Grandson, Kendall Ogletree of Auburn. Brothers James Byrd (Vickie) of Lake Park,GA and Jerry Byrd of Valdosta,GA.
. He leaves behind several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends, especially from Auburn University.
Pallbearers: Ken Chance, A.W. Rudd, Allen Mann, Wayne DuBose, James Petty, Clarence Holley. Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Green and Barry DuBose
Buried:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=160274751Family/Spouse: Marie Mae Tarver. Marie was born on 22 May 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
3. James Arthur Byrd (1.Emma1) James married Vickie Lynn Teems [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
4. Jerry Nichols Byrd (1.Emma1)
Generation: 3
5. Robert Morris Byrd, II (2.Robert2, 1.Emma1) 6. David Byrd (2.Robert2, 1.Emma1) 7. Joanna Renee Byrd (3.James2, 1.Emma1) 8. James Arthur Byrd, Jr. (3.James2, 1.Emma1) 9. Emily Jean Byrd (3.James2, 1.Emma1)