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Camilla Enterprise, Camilla, Ga. 23 Aug 1978
Obituary of John Wesley Akridge Sr. as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" date
23 Aug
1978.
John W. Akridge Sr., a native of
Mitchell County, died early Friday, 18 August 1978, in the Mitchell County
Hospital. Born on 7 Apr 1896, he was married to Mrs. Emmaline Hale Akridge. He
was the son of the late James B. Akridge and Mrs. Ida Eubanks Akridge. He was a
member of the Antioch United Methodist Church. He was a farmer and
a merchant and a veteran of World War I. Services were
held at 4:00 PM Saturday, 19 August 1978, at the church. Rev Frank Parr and Rev
Marvin Snipes officiated and interment was in the Akridge Hill
Cemetery.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Saralen Rentz, of Gainesville, Fla.; two sons, Edgar Akridge of
Sale City and John Wesley Akridge Jr. of Atlanta; one brother, Clifford Akridge
of Pelham; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Caton of Sale City and Mrs. Mack Clark of
Panama City, Fla., and seven grandchildren. Parker Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
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