Obituaries
Southwest Georgia

David Bracewell

COLQUITT — David Bracewell, 53, of Colquitt, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Early Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Colquitt Funeral Home
Colquitt 229/758-3571

James Theodore Gordon

DAWSON — James Theodore “JT” Gordon, 95, of Dawson, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Albany. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Simmons will officiate. Interment to follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Dawson.

Mr. Gordon was born January 10, 1913 in Ochlocknee, GA to the late James Sylvester Gordon and Arsenia Gordon. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Albany. A graduate of Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee University), Tuskegee, AL. Mr. Gordon began his career in education as a Vocational Agriculture Instructor in the Terrell County School System. He was principal at Dunbar Elementary School, Sasser, GA, and later principal at Lillie Cooper Elementary School, Dawson.

After retiring, Mr. Gordon worked as a salesman at Arnold Chevrolet and as a Terrell County Tax Assessor. He served as Chairman of the Dawson Housing Authority Board, and was on the Board of the Terrell County Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFACS). Mr. Gordon was selected as the Terrell County Chamber of Commerce’s “Man of the Year” in 1993. He was a World War II Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Avon Gordon, sisters, Marie Gordon Lindsay and Agnes Gordon Jackson.

Mr. Gordon is survived by his wife, Kathryn Jackson Gordon; daughter, Kay Gordon Brandon, and her husband, Donald G. Brandon of Greensboro, NC; daughter, Theodora Patricia Gordon “Thea”, of Fayetteville, GA; grandson, Donald Gordon Brandon “Brandy”, of Lake Charles, LA; brothers, Odis Gordon of Cleveland, OH, Earl Gordon (Louise) of Tallahassee, FL; sisters, Connie Gordon Bass of Atlanta, Juanita Gordon Dunnom (Daniel) of Chicago, IL; and a host of nieces and nephews and close friends.

For those who may want to honor Mr. Gordon, in lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to this Alma Mater, Tuskegee University, University Advancement, 327 Kresge Center, Tuskegee, AL 36088 or to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1905 Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., Albany, GA 31701.

You may sign our online registry and send condolences at:www.albrittensfuneralservice.com.

Albritten’s Funeral Service
Dawson 229/995-5895

James Shriver Schnieders

FOLEY, AL — James Shriver Schnieders, 88, of Foley, AL, formerly of Albany died Friday, May 23, 2008.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, May 27 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church and burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL.

Mr. Schnieders was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 15, 1920. He was part of the first USAF (Army Air Corp) Regiment to arrive to establish the Brookley Air Force Base. He was also a life member of Knights of Columbus.

Survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris May (Thomas) Schnieders of Foley, AL; two sons, James (Elizabeth) Schnieders of New Orleans, LA, and Charles (Julia) Thomas Schnieders of Liberty, MO; and 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held today (Monday) at Pine Rest Funeral Home from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. (CST) in Foley, AL.

Pine Rest Funeral Home
Foley, AL 251/943-5667

Samuel Stephens

DAWSON — Retired MSGT (United States Air Force) Samuel Stephens, 66, of 419 Robinson Ave., Albany, GA, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Gethsemane Worship Center, 529 10th Ave., Albany. Bishop Frederick Williams will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Memory Gardens, Albany.

Bro. Stephens was born July 27, 1941 to the late Milton and Doris Stephens in Franklin, GA.

His education was received in the public schools of Heard County, GA.

Bro. Stephens was a proud 20 year Veteran of the United States Air Force, obtaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1979 for outstanding service to our country between October 1975 and August 1979. He also held the following decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons during the military career: Bronze Star Medal; AF Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster; Humanitarian Service Medal; AF Longevity Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; AF Outstanding Unit Award; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and an AF Good Conduct Medal with Five Oak Leaf Clusters. MSGT Stephens was so unselfish; he refused to accept a Purple Heart. After retirement in 1982, Samuel began his second career as a civilian employee of the United States Army. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports, reading and working on cars.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Prophet Annett Stephens of Albany; one son, Tracy Stephens (Kim); two daughters, Terry McFall and Natasha Wakefield (Kim); mother-in-law, Morlene Wilson of Albany; two sisters, Gladys Hall and Dorothy Stephens, both of Cleveland, OH; two brothers, Jimmy Stephens (Yolanda) of Albany and Jerry Stephens of Cleveland, OH; seven stepchildren, Peaches Wilson, Steven Wilson (LaToya), Kogi Daniels (Lamar), Sandra Hammond, Nikki Williams, Qinasha Jefferson and Nethemia Lowman, all of Albany; 11 grandchildren, Chatel McFall, Veronica Stephens, Tristan Wakefield, Jaden Wakefield, Latia Russ, Rashawn Gammage, Hailey Hammond, Eddie Jenkins, Edward Jenkins, Kennedy Hammond and Emanuel Wilson; two sisters-in-law, Paula Burnett and Flora Brown (June); three brothers-in-law, Rev. Alex Wilson, Henry Lee Wilson Jr. and Ronnie Harris; two God children, Tamia Spann and Minister Vonya Muldrow; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other God children, cousins and friends.

You may sign online registry and send condolences at: www.albrittensfuneralservice.com.

Albritten’s Funeral Service
Dawson 229/995-5895

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