Notes:

General Notes:
B-1900 Dale Co., Alabama census, Barnes Cross Road, E.D. 6 9, sheet 13, p. 298: 5 total children, 3 living in 1900. 19 20 Coffee Co., Alabama Census, Clintonville. D-"Index to Tomb Inscriptions," Coffee Co. Alabama, p. 270, from Houston-Love Memorial Library, Dothan, Alabama 36302. Info from granddaughter, Gladys Byrd Martin.

"Tabitha was a devout Christian woman of the Baptist faith, caring deeply for the Bible. She was also an invalid. While reaching for some candy on the fireplace mantel for her little granddaughter, Mildred, she fell and broke her hip and was never the same after that." ---John Allen Byrd

Family/Spouse: John M Lammons. John (son of Daniel Lammons and Isabella Macinness) was born on 23 Nov 1848 in Alabama; died on 13 May 1931 in Enterprise, Coffee, AL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

General Notes:
B-1880 Alabama Soundex, Vol 7, E.D. 66, sheet 4, line 33.

Notes:

Robert Elmer Byrd, nephew of John Monroe, said that John Monroe Lammons:

"Was well educated and read books all the time.
Was superintendent of public education in Geneva County (Alabama) at the age of 27.
Was a hotel manager in Wichita, Kansas.
Lived in Elba, Alabama at one time.
Left Alabama around 1920 or before.
Went to Kansas City, Missouri.
That Monroe's first wife died before he left Alabama."

[On this last point, Robert Elmer wasn't aware of Cleola Brackin, Monroe's wife before he married Annie Mell Simmons. So Monroe's first two wives had died before he left Alabama. Cleola died 3 months after their
marriage. She was only 16 years of age when she died.
-- Elmer Burns Lammon]

Birth:
Birthplace information from Kathryn Anne Watts.

John married Cleola Brackin on 3 Sep 1902 in Geneva County, Alabama. Cleola was born on 24 Apr 1887; died on 29 Jan 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Annie Mell Simmons on 3 May 1905 in Geneva County, Alabama. Annie was born in 1887 in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama; died on 28 Sep 1915 in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Aurelia Isadore Perry on 4 Dec 1918 in Germantown, Shelby, Tennessee. Aurelia (daughter of Jesse Toliver Perry and Willie Bettie Walker) was born on 20 Jul 1902 in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi; died on 13 Feb 1981 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

B&D - Daughter, Gladys Byrd Martin, Rt #1 Box 227, Coffee Springs, AL 36318 (1996).

BP Info from Robert Elmer Byrd, son, 1517 Grove St., Valdosta, GA 31601.

Elizabeth married James Ira Robert Byrd in 1905 in Dale County, Alabama. James (son of Nathan Curtis Byrd and Ellie Fair Harper) was born on 19 Dec 1879 in Coffee County, Alabama; died on 19 Dec 1962 in Coffee Springs, Geneva County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Info from niece, Gladys Martin, Rt#1 Box 227, Coffee Springs, Alabama 36318. Info from son, Judge Hickman Bartlett, Rt #1, Midland City, Alabama 36350.

Notie married Judge Porter Bartlett on 15 Dec 1907 in Dale County, Alabama. Judge (son of John Bartlett and Dela Potts) was born on 22 Jun 1887; died on 15 Dec 1907 in Dale County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Info from Robert Elmer Byrd, 1517 Grove St., Valdosta, Georgia 31601.

Family/Spouse: Frances Marrity. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from Robert Elmer Byrd, 1517 Grove St., Valdosta, Georgia 31601.

SSN: 547-12-6857

Family/Spouse: Teresa A Unknown. Teresa was born on 8 Dec 1913; died on 23 Jul 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"George Mell Lammons died from burns at age 3."
-- Info from Kathryn Anne Watts.

Notes:

Buried:
From www.findagrave.com:

Plot: Good Shepherd, Lot 184, Space B1

Betty married Hillary Gobin Watts, Jr on 6 Jun 1942 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Hillary was born on 29 Dec 1918 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 13 May 1978 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas; was buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
In 1944, Perry Lammons died in an airplane accident.

Notes:

Note from James, himself:
James Monroe Lammons
Military Service - (World War II, 1942 - 1946), USMC Regular, South Pacific & China, decorated.
Education - BS University of Kansas, MS University of Wichita, PhD Michigan State University.
Retired Explorationist (World-wide), Standard Oil of New Jersey and Texaco, Inc.
Past times - Geological exploration, Gulf of Mexico, Paraguay, Colombia & Turkey.

Note from niece, Kathryn Watts:
Yes, Uncle Jim is an paleontologist. I believe he received his PhD from the University of Michigan. As a child, I remember him studying in grandma's dark basement. He had all kinds of rocks and things. It was spooky for a little girl. (But fun too!)

Died:
JAMES MONROE LAMMONS (1924-2008) Dr. James Monroe Lammons (Jim), 84, resident of Houston, Texas, died unexpectedly on October 25th, 2008.

He is survived by Herminia, his wife of 55 years; children Linda Smock and husband Ron of Albuquerque, New Mexico, James G. Lammons and wife Debra of The Woodlands, Texas, and John T. Lammons and wife Maura of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Sean and Adam Smock, Noah and Leah McCann, Nathaniel Lammons, Elle and Mia Lammons. He is also survived by his sister Mary Jane Jacobs, and many dear nephews and nieces. Jim was preceded in death by his parents John Monroe Lammons and Aurelia Isadora Perry; brothers Perry, John and Charles; sisters Betty and Margaret; son James Alexander. Jim was born October 6, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He and his brother Perry joined the Marine Corps immediately after high school graduation at the ages of 17 and 18 respectively. They remained together through boot camp, radio school, and training at Cherry Point, NC. They were separated in 1943 when Jim joined VMSB 331 in the Marshall Islands. He returned stateside in 1944, shortly before Perry's death.

Jim finished his enlistment in 1946 after serving with VMSB 244 in northern China. Dr. Lammons earned his BS from Kansas University, his MS in Geology from Wichita State University, and his PHD in Micropaleontology from Michigan State University. His travels took him to Venezuela where he lost his heart to Herminia Sanchez. While keeping a home base in Wichita, KS, Jim and Herminia lived abroad in South America and the Caribbean for most of his career in the oil industry. Jim specialized in oil and gas exploration primarily in the Amazon Basin. In more recent years, he worked as an independent oil and gas consultant concentrating primarily on the US Gulf Coast.

Jim died suddenly, while visiting his daughter in New Mexico, a few days before he and Herminia were due to return home. His last remaining days were spent enjoying the beautiful mountains of New Mexico, admiring the brilliant fall foliage, visiting with family and friends, and watching the World Series. Dr. Lammons' family and friends feel very blessed to have had such an exceptional man in their lives. He always placed family first. Above all, he taught by example, to delight in the world around us and to love and respect each other regardless of background or beliefs. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Rosary and Mass will be offered at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379, on November the 9th from 7:30-8:30pm (Rosary) and November the 10th at 1:00pm (Mass). Internment will be at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038, immediately following the Mass.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Nov. 5, 2008 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=119766629#sthash.uOMbPg76.dpuf

James married Hermania Del Carmen Sanchez on 8 Aug 1953 in Tucupido, Estado Guarico, Venezuela. Hermania (daughter of Julio Cesar Sanchez and Josephina Cerizola) was born on 27 Nov 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From DeGusipe Funeral Home Website (http://www.degusipefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mary-Lammonsjacobs/#!/Obituary)

Obituary for Mary Jane Lammons Jacobs
Mary Jane Lammons Jacobs
November 29, 1926 ~ March 26, 2011
84 Glorious Years! A Hawaiian girl at heart.

Born Mary Jane Lammons on November 29, 1926, to John and Aurelia Lammons in Kansas City, Missouri.

Her Dad was in the hotel restaurant business and her Mom was a homemaker and "Gold Star Mother." Brothers Jim and Perry served in World War II and, tragically, they would lose Perry in an aircraft accident in the Hawaiian Islands.

Mom married William Paul Jacobs in 1945 and later that year gave birth to Patty Lee, their first of eight children. To follow were Karen Lynn, Deborah Ann (whom they lost shortly afterwards), Sally Ann, Paula Sue, William Perry, Kathryn Jean and John Paul.

Mom's husband (our Dad) was a career Air Force officer (Colonel) and jet pilot. This meant untold moves during this time, all the while Mom packing, unpacking and making each house a home. Mom kept us all well fed with her home cooking, nourished our souls with love and affection and preached to each tolerance, gratefulness and the Golden Rule "¦"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Mom always had an artistic and creative bent to her but it wasn't until we were stationed in Hawaii in 1966-1972 that Mom picked up a paintbrush and put oil to canvas. She was part owner in the Kahala Mall Co-op Art Gallery and became quite well known and successful, not only for her oil works but for other mediums as well such as black sand portraits.

This artistic side to her took a turn when we moved to Longwood in 1972. Mom would channel her creativity in decorating her home with the many knick knacks she would collect and display throughout. It was nice to grow up in the house decorated like she did. It reflected the many sides of her. As one of her best friend's Madeleine said of her, "She was an artist who depicted the beauty of life through her art."

Mom began to work with old time friend Alice Miller, with whom she knew from Hawaii during the last years of being Air Force career wives. Alice and Bob moved here in early 1972 and us shortly afterwards. Alice opened Alice Miller Interiors and invited Mom to be a part of what would become a highly sought after, award winning group of very talented interior designers. During this time Mom once again put paintbrush to canvas but now signed her creations "BiGass' - an inside joke and play on the painter Edgar DeGas'.

Mom was very talented in her work, but what shone through with whom she worked and met was her kindness, understanding and love. Mom was non-judgmental and accepted and loved you for who you were. All who met Mom loved and adored her so. Mom loved working there, however it was her co-workers, who were her friends, that she loved and was the true reason she worked there every day"¦"¦Alice, Kathy, Jerry, Hank, Steve, Brian, Jimmy, Butch, Gill, Alberto, Christina, Lynn, Angela, Raif, Laura, Beverly, Lee, Ann, John, Pauline and Lynn. She truly loved them all. Mom worked there until 2004 when she retired to take care of our Dad until his passing later that year. They were married 59 years!

After her retirement Mom stayed busy with her home, crosswords she loved (NOT SODOKU!), walking, picking flowers, visiting her dear friends Irmgard and Madeleine and especially talking with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mom's grandchildren are Heather, Jason, Alisha, Jessica, Jacob, Chris, Jason, Malia and Nick. Great Grandchildren included Katie, Mikee and Jedadiah. Tragically, we would lose Patty and Billy's son Jason in 1988 at age 13 and then sadly their daughter Jessica 20 years later in 2008. It was during these times Mom's strength of support and love helped guide not only Patty and Billy through these terrible times, but all of us as well. She was more than our Mom, Tutu, Toots and Great Tutu"¦.she was a friend and confidant. And she loved dearly her sons-in-law: Billy, Bruce, Fred, Mike and Brent. As Billy said, "She was the coolest woman." She was the Mother-in-law you WANTED to move in and not leave!

Mom's zest for life and her "Go for it!" attitude helped her battle the health issues she would encounter. Never one to complain, she would say "things could always be worse". Forever looking on the bright side of life she was and is a source of inspiration for all who knew and loved her. We all are the better because of her.

To know Mom you also had to know that (besides you and us) she LOVED mice, shells, wood, reading, candles, the Geico gecko ("he's so cute!"), flowers (particularly red hibiscus which she would pick every day and put next to Jason and Jessica's pictures), anything made from ��" or the color of ��" turquoise, anything miniature, handmade things, her pets (dogs, cats, and a white rat named Charlene), pictures of all children, anything Hawaiian, and of course, Hawaii. Nature was her favorite medium.

For 38 years she lived at her home in Longwood surrounded by many neighbors she called friends. Blessed that she had friends in Sandy and Mike and their grandson Jeffrey, Joan, John and Dottie, Robin and Mike, Irmgard, Uwe and Mark and especially his daughter Marika were close to her heart. And then there was Madeleine, her soul sister, and Ron. Madeleine would often say that our Mom changed her life for the better. She is who she is now thanks to her. Mom would finally accept this gracious compliment after many years. Madeleine said of her we all learned many life lessons from this special woman. No truer words were ever spoken. We thank God that he chose her for our Mother. We thank all her friends for their support. We thank you Mom for always believing in all of us, for the unconditional love and support you showed each of us and how you taught us to be thankful for what we have and to look on the brighter side of life, to have enthusiasm and to remember to laugh.

If we neglected to mention your name, just please know that if you knew our Mom, you were already her friend"¦..

Mary married William Paul Jacobs on 13 Jan 1945 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. William (son of William Wesley Jacobs and Mabel Salome Smith) was born on 14 Feb 1922 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Info from Gladys Martin, sister.

Notes:

Info from Gladys Martin

Notes:

D - died at age 2. Info from Gladys Martin, Rt#1 Box 227, Coffee Springs, Alabama (1996)
BP - Info from Robert Elmer Byrd, brother.

Notes:

Elmer attended welding trade school in Gadsden, Alabama, finishing in April 1937. He got a job with Dorsey Trailers in Elba, Alabama making, 25 cents an hour. His paycheck was $10 a week and his board cost him $6 a week. As soon as he saved up enough money, he went to Florida and got a job making 45 cents an hour plus board. He welded on barges, storage tanks, and ships. During World War II, he was a welder in the Charleston Navy Yard, repairing damaged Navy ships. Later, he worked in paper mills for 25 years, welding high pressure tubing in boilers. Elmer retired with 44 years experience as a welder. When I interviewed him, Elmer displayed an excellent memory, recalling details of experiences from his youth - at age 91!

-- Elmer Burns Lammon.

From McClane Funeral Services website (http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Elmer-Robert-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/944005)

Elmer Robert Byrd, 100, of Valdosta, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011, at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness.

He was born March 5, 1911 in New Brockton, AL, a son of the late James Robert and Elizabeth Lammons Byrd. For twenty-five years he was employed as a Welder at Owens Illinois, retiring in 1976. He loved fishing and traveling. Mr. Byrd was a member of the First Baptist Church, Valdosta, a former member of Lee Street Baptist Church, and a member of St. John the Baptist Masonic Lodge #184.

He is survived by three sons, Robert Morris Byrd and wife Marie of Opelika, AL, James Arthur Byrd and wife Vickie of Lake Park, and Jerry Nichols Byrd of Valdosta; three grandsons, Duke Byrd and wife Tara of Birmingham, AL, David Byrd and wife Collette of Auburn, AL, and Jamie Byrd and wife Renee of Lake Park; two granddaughters, Joanna Phelps and husband Dan of Lake Park, and Emily Byrd of Lake Park; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Phelps, Bray Phelps, and Aden Byrd; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Emma Lee Nichols Byrd, four sisters and one brother.

Funeral Services for Mr. Byrd will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, in the Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Dr. Phil West, Rev. Mac Weaver, and Rev. Eldridge Lyons officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. this evening (Friday) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Drive Valdosta, GA 31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home. - See more at: http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/Elmer-Robert-Byrd/Valdosta-GA/944005#sthash.FPKWZkxU.dpuf

1920 Coffee Co., Alabama Census,Clintonville, Subdistrict : New Brockton B-Info from sister, Gladys Martin, Rt#1 Box 227, Coffee Springs, Alabama. Info from self.

Note from the author (Elmer Burns Lammon), based upon a telephone interview April, 2002.

Robert married Emma Lee Nichols on 5 Oct 1940 in Donaldsonville, Seminole County, Georgia. Emma 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William F Frill. William was born on 12 Sep 1911; died on 3 Jun 2003 in Blountstown, Calhoun County, Florida; was buried in Eden Cemetery, Geneva County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary from the Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 13, 2006:

CRABTREE, MRS. MILDRED BYRD, age 89, of Orlando passed away Friday November 10, 2006. Visitation services will be held Monday November 13 from 4-7PM at First Baptist Church of Pine Castle 1001 Hoffner Avenue. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday November 10 at 11AM at First Baptist Church of Pine Castle with Pastor Wm. Burkhalter officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Crabtree was bom January 1, 1917 in New Brockton, Alabama and moved to Orlando in 1968 from Homestead, FL. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pine Castle. She taught Sunday School for 25 years, was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 18 years, and was a member of Campers on Missions Organization for 15 years. Mildred is survived by her husband of almost 70 years, Horace "Jack" Crabtree; daughters, Jacquelyn Evans and husband Jerry of Mobile, AL; Judi Flannery of Silver City, NM; Debra Fain and husband Richard of Middleburg, FL; Barbara Aubrey and husband Rusty of Homestead, FL; brothers, Elmer and John Byrd both of Valdosta, GA; sister, Mary Hinson of Geneva, AL; nine Grandchildren 13.5 Great Grandchildren. Services entrusted to DOVE FUNERAL
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 13, 2006 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/orlandosentinel/obituary.aspx?n=mildred-byrd-crabtree&pid=19917350#sthash.vTUvXkMZ.dpuf

Family/Spouse: Horace Jackson Crabtree. Horace was born on 7 Dec 1918; died on 14 Feb 2015; was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Orange County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Valdosta Daily Times
Issue: June 7, 2007
Obituaries for Thursday, June 7, 2007

VALDOSTA

John Allen Byrd

John Allen Byrd, 87, of Valdosta died Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at home. He was born on July 20, 1919, in New Brockton, Ala., to the late James B. and Elizabeth Lamons (sic Lammons) Byrd.

Mr. Byrd was retired from Owens-Illinois, was a member of the Redland Baptist Church and a member of St. John the Baptist Masonic Lodge No. 184. During the WWII, he was employed by the U.S. Navy at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard for a period of 30 months where his services contributed to the mission of the Pacific Naval Base in support of the U.S. Fleet.

Survivors include his wife, Edna M. Byrd; a daughter, Rebecca Barnes; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Reese Adams Fletcher and Walter Fletcher; great-grandchildren, John Riccio Green, Marianne Green and Catherine Green; one brother, Elmer Byrd, all of Valdosta; one sister, Mary Hinson of Alabama. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Byrd; and sisters, Gladys Martin, Bertha Frill and Mildred Crabtree.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2007, at Redland Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites at the graveside. The family will receive friends on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. ? Carson McLane Funeral Home.

John married Edna Reese Murdock on 5 Jun 1945 in Coffee Springs, Geneva County, Alabama. Edna (daughter of Edward Henry Murdock and Eva Edna Hinson) was born on 8 Apr 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary's Obituary:

Mrs. Mary Alice Byrd Hinson passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Twin Magnolias Assisted Living in Abbeville, following a brief illness. She was 86.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Sorrells Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dale Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Eden Baptist Church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Geneva, Thursday, Nov. 1, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Eden Baptist Church cemetery fund or Covenant Hospice, 2855 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 110, Dothan, AL.
Mrs. Hinson was born March 3, 1921, in Coffee County to the late Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Byrd. She was a faithful member and pianist at Eden Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always had a kind word for everyone she met. She was a giver; no one ever left her home empty handed or hungry.
Mrs. Hinson retired from Phillips Van Heusen in Geneva where she worked for 25 years. After retirement, she enjoyed keeping house, gardening, annual trips with her husband and son, and visiting her children, grandchildren and friends.
The family wishes to thank Darden Kirby and the wonderful staff and residents at Twin Magnolias Assisted Living in Abbeville who made her last two years especially happy and the compassionate staff of Covenant Hospice who comforted and cared for her during her final illness.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hinson was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Hermon E. Hinson; four sisters, Thelma Byrd, Bertha Frill, Gladys Martin and Mildred Crabtree, as well as three brothers, John A. Byrd and two who died in infancy.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son and daughter-in-law, Ellis and Shirley Hinson, Eufaula; her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Eugene Carter, Dothan; two granddaughters, Angie (Chris) Bizot, and Tracie (John Charles) Jackle, Marietta, Ga.; three grandsons, Jason (Shanna) Carter, Auburn, Gregory (Julie) Hinson, Tuscaloosa, Jeremy (Courtney) Carter, Dothan; ten great-grandchildren, Savanah and Evan Jackle, Ellie and Sam Bizot, John Thomas and Jake Carter, Andrew, Adam and Abbie Hinson and Lauren Hutton Carter; one brother, Elmer Byrd, Valdosta, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva, (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com..
Published in Dothan Eagle on October 31, 2007

Mary married Herman Edwin Hinson on 17 Dec 1938. Herman was born on 13 Aug 1918; died on 16 Jul 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From www.findagrave.com

Gladys was the daughter of James Robert Byrd & Elizabeth Annie Lammons. Married Barney Lee Martin on Oct. 19, 1940

Obituary:
Mrs. Gladys B. Martin, of 4395 Co. Rd. 21, Coffee Springs, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2004, at her home following an extended illness. She was 81. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, at Eden Baptist Church on Co. Rd. 65, Coffee Springs, with Rev. Dale Morgan and Rev. Robert Beasley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva directing. Mrs. Martin will be placed in the church one hour prior to service time. The family will receive friends Monday, January 26, from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Eden Baptist Church or Wiregrass Hospice, 557 Glover Avenue, Enterprise, AL 36330. Sorrells Funeral Home of Geneva.

Gladys married Barney Lee Martin on 19 Oct 1940 in Samson, Geneva County, Alabama. Barney was born on 31 May 1917; died on 30 Jan 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gussie married Herley Clayton Benefield on 5 Jan 1930. Herley was born on 26 Jan 1906; died on 10 May 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judge married Marjorie Riley on 30 Nov 1951 in Ozark, Dale County, Alabama. Marjorie was born on 9 Oct 1916 in Echo, Dale County, AL; died on 21 Mar 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notie married Royce Pascal Leonard in 1943. Royce was born on 19 Aug 1922; died on 7 Dec 2011 in Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia; was buried in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Betty Jane Schwemmer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Sharon Kaye King [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Ronald Baldwin Davis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Klent Evern Harkness [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William Bartholomew Luther [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Lynn Kuttler [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Ronald Otto Smock [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Debra Janell Welker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Clark May. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bruce Bottomly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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=160274751

Family/Spouse: Marie Mae Tarver. Marie was born on 22 May 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Vickie Lynn Teems [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Jimmy Richard Adams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Kenneth Lee Messer on 23 Dec 1961. Kenneth was born in 1937 in Geneva County, Alabama; died on 1 Jun 2015 in Coffee Springs, Geneva County, Alabama; was buried in Eden Cemetery, Geneva County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married William D Burns [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rhonda married Thomas Glen Huguley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Twila married Tommy Eston Baldwin, Jr [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Starla married Charles Wayne Parker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]