Fold family obits
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Fold family obits
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Posted: 29 Apr 2007 9:30PM GMT |
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Surnames: Folds, Cochran, Connell, Ellis
Going to start posting some of the 100's of obits I have here. If anyone else would like to share theirs also would be appreciated. I will add some every so often.
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Huntsville Times, The (AL) - March 19, 2007
Deceased Name: Hugh Folds -- Life Stories
Hugh Folds grew up poor, later worked with NASA
Hugh Folds always flew the U.S. flag correctly on his flagpole at his northwest Huntsville home. When Gerald Ford died recently, Folds lowered his flag to half-staff to honor the late president.
He was proud of that flag, having served it honorably in World War II, said his daughter, Elaine Morton. Folds died Thursday at 80, before he got the chance to fly to Washington, D.C., to see the World War II memorial. Folds wanted to get a seat on a future Honor Flight, which is giving veterans a free trip to the nation's capitol to see the memorial.
Folds grew up in south Georgia in a home with cracks so wide he could see the chickens through the floorboards and the stars through the roof. His father died when Folds was just 2, and life was hard. He joined the Army and was on the way to Japan when the war ended, Morton said.
She put together a scrapbook of her dad's war experiences, which was something he began to discuss only within the past couple of years, said Bill Folds, Hugh Folds' son.
While in Japan, Folds was assigned to the 108th Medical Battalion and drove an ambulance. He had to retrieve bodies of soldiers who were killed during the equivalent of today's suicide bombings, Morton said.
Despite that experience, Folds loved the Japanese people he met. He had photos of a couple he called "Mama San" and "Papa San." When he talked about the Japanese children he saw, "he would just start weeping," Morton said.
His desire was to represent America well, and he learned to "be open to all kinds of people" through his time in the service, Folds' daughter said.
Back home in Georgia, Folds was working as a ticket agent at a train station when a young nurse named Charlotte bought a round-trip ticket. He knew she would be getting back late that evening and stuck around, so she wouldn't have to get home by herself. He and Charlotte soon married, had three children and would have celebrated their 56th anniversary this summer.
Folds was a natural at fixing things, his children said, and taught himself how to repair radios and televisions. For a while, Folds did bookkeeping work, using his mathematical skills, but he wasn't satisfied.
Charlotte saw a want ad for the Sperry-Rand company in Gainesville, Fla., and the two took off work and went looking for a job. Folds was hired and moved to Huntsville in 1965, where he worked on many NASA projects, including Spacelab.
"He would be real hush-hush," said Bill Folds, "until (a project) would become public knowledge. Then he would say 'I was part of that.' "
"He felt like he was on the front edge of the future," Morton said.
Their dad was known for his work ethic and abilities.
His supervisors would say "if you had a job you needed done and you wanted it done right the first time, you went to Hugh Folds," his son said.
When there was down time on his projects, Folds taught himself computer code and ended up writing a maintenance program for NASA's computer systems that simulated a shuttle launch. His group ended up maintaining the computers on Redstone Arsenal.
Because he worked constantly, either on the job or fixing radios and televisions at his house, Folds didn't have a lot of time to take his kids to baseball games and other things, said his namesake, Hugh Folds Jr.
His commitment to work stemmed from the tough time their dad had growing up, he said.
"Whatever he had to do," Hugh Jr. said, "he did to provide for his family."
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, October 30, 1908
"Greenwood Jottings"
After a very long illness, Mr. John Folds died Monday night, Oct. 25th, at his home near Greenwood. He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
Grady Co., Ga
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The following obituary appered in the Post Searchlight, Bainbridge, Ga.
Death of Billie Folds...........
The home of Mr. And Mrs. C. L. Folds was saddened Friday morning July 5, [1929] when a death angel stole quietly in and took from them their little darling baby, Billie. He had been sick for several weeks and all was done that loving hands could do, but God needed another little Angel, and he
released him of his suffering on this earth. He had only been with his parents five months although long enough that all hated so much to see him leave them. "Weep not, mother, for you will see your darling in a far better place than this world." Besides mother and father, he leaves three
sisters, Eleanor, Margaret and Eva; one little brother Jim Jack; Grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ash.
His little body now rests in the Rock Pond Cemetery in Seminole County. May God bless the ones that are left for we know the little one is at rest.
Georgia: Decatur County: Obituary of Billie Folds
5 July 1929
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FOLDS, Mrs. and three children, last Thursday night at the
residence of Mr. Thomas Folds in the 11th district a most
shocking accident occured when oil being used to fill a lamp
exploded; Mrs. Folds and the children burned to death and Mr.
Folds was badly burned and not expected to live; Vol. 6, No. 24
May 31, 1878, page 3
MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga - NEWSPAPERS OBITS January 1873 - December 1879
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FOLDS, Mrs. Nancy, familiarly known as Aunt Nancy, died Dec. 29, 1891; she was born in Jasper county in 1808, moved to this county in 1835, and was married to Capt. David Folds, whom it is said was a captain in the Mexican war; she had been a member of the Baptist church since Aug. 1832, and had raised a large family; Vol. 20, No. 9, January 29, 1892
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FOLDS, Mrs. Jack, died Tuesday of last week and was buried on Thursday; (Flat Creek) Vol. 14, No. 14, March 19, 1886
Death Notices from The MERIWETHER COUNTY Vindicator
Volumes 12 through 15, December 1883 - December 1887
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WILKINSON, Mable Folds, 83, of 202 Hay St., Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, Feb 6, 2002 at her
residence.
Mrs. Wilkinson was born in Heard County, daughter of the late William Henry Folds and Lila Street Folds. She retired from textile millwork after 30 years of service and was a member of the First Christian Church of Carrollton.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie P. Wilkinson. Survivors include one daughter, Ester Franklin of Carrollton; three grandchildren, Kenneth Franklin, Wanda Gibbs and Linda Dean, all of Phoenix City, Al; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb 9 at 4 a.m. at Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel with Minister Bill Gray and Minister James Cannon officiating. Pallbearers will be Dale Gibbs, Rusty Gorman, Jeff Ward, Kenneth Wade Franklin, Steve Adams, Jimmy Gibbs and George Dean.
Interment will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery,
Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel, Carrollton.
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga) - April 25, 2005
Deceased Name: Maudie Mae Folds
COLUMBUS Ga United States
Maudie Mae Folds April 23, 2005 COLUMBUS, GA— Maudie Mae Folds, 87, died on Saturday, April 23 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Parmer officiating, according to Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, COLUMBUS, Ga 31907. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. A native and longtime resident of COLUMBUS, Mrs. Folds was a member of Northside Baptist Church and had been an employee of Bibb Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Folds and her sons Bryant Raymond Folds and Don Thomas Folds. She is survived by four grandchildren, Donald Ray Folds, Brian Folds, Bryant Folds, Jr., and Kelly Folds; eight great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (Ga)
Date: February 1, 2005
JACK GILBERT Folds, 78, of Tucker died Sunday. Funeral, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Shallowford Presbyterian Church; Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglas Chapel.
Jack Gibert Folds, 78 of Tucker, died Sunday, January 30 at his home. He is survived by daughter, Felicia Folds, Tucker, GA; grandchildren, Lindsay and Shannon Folds, daughter in law, Sandra Folds all of Rex, GA; sisters, Flora Howard, Atlanta, GA; Mary Moulton, Cumming, GA; brother, Richard Folds, Melvern, AR; and a host of loving friends. Services will be held Wednesday, February 2 at 4 p.m. at Shallowford Presbyterian with Rev. Dr. Beverly Thompson officiating. Viewing from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The family will have a private burial. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Floral contributions please send to the Folds Residence, 4275 Westbrook Ct., Tucker, Ga. 30084.
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga) - December 25, 2004
Deceased Name: Folds, George T. Sr.
FOLDS, George T. Sr., 81, COLUMBUS, died Thursday. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, COLUMBUS.
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga) - December 24, 2004
Deceased Name: George T. Folds
COLUMBUS Ga United States
George T. Folds February 17, 1923- December 23, 2004 COLUMBUS, GA— George T. Folds, Sr., 81, of COLUMBUS, died at Muscogee Manor Nursing Home Thursday, Dec. 23. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. today, Dec. 24 in Evergreen Memory Gardens with the Rev. Larry Reddy officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road. Mr. Folds was born Feb. 17, 1923 in COLUMBUS, son of the late David Folds and Stella Mae Folds. Mr. Folds had retired from Swift Mills as a Spinner and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Folds was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Sutley Folds and a sister, Elizabeth Grimes. Survivors include his three sons, George T. Folds, Jr., of Midland, Ga., James David Folds of COLUMBUS and Donald Eugene Folds of Fla.; a sister, Betty Burkett of Columbus; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Augusta Chronicle, The (Ga) - July 20, 2003
Deceased Name: MR. EARL Folds
James Earl Folds, 89, died Friday, July 18, 2003, at Beverly Healthcare Center. Mr. Folds was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathleen Louise Smith Folds, who died April 23 of this year.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Folds was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a member of the Crawford Avenue Baptist church for 65 years.
Mr. Folds is survived by a son, James Donald Folds and his wife, Carolyn, Chapel Hill, N.C.; two grandchildren, James Donald Folds Jr., Davidson, N.C. and John David Folds, Washington, D.C.; one great-grandchild, James Donald Folds III, Davidson, N.C.; two nephews, Ray Mock and Harold Mock, Evans.
Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue; 733-3636.
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Augusta Chronicle, The (Ga) - April 24, 2003
Deceased Name: MRS. KATHLEEN Folds
Kathleen Louise Smith Folds, of W. Vineland Road, Augusta, beloved wife of Mr. James Earl Folds, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Beverly Manor Healthcare Center.
Funeral services will be held at Platt's Crawford Avenue, Chapel on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Ed Kvietkus officiating.
Survivors include a son, James Donald Folds and wife of Carolyn of Chapel Hill, N.C.; two grandsons, John David Folds Jr. and wife Beth of Washington DC, James Donald Folds, Jr. and wife Mary of Davidson, N.C. and one great grandson, James Donald Folds III.
Born in Greenwood, S.C., on October 6, 1912, Mrs. Folds was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church for over 60 years.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, 507 Crawford Avenue, Augusta Ga 30904.
The family will receive friends at Platt's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 24, 2003, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta 733-3636.
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Mr. Thomas C.G. Folds, age 76, of Marietta, died Thursday, June 16, 2005. Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday from the Olive Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Cavin Cawthon, officiating. Burial will be in the Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The body will lie instate from 3 to 4 P.M. at the church. Mr. Folds has been a resident of Cobb County since 1959. He was a deacon at the Olive Springs Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Lockheed for over 37 years as an E&E installer before retiring and was also a long time member of the Labelle Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are: son- Thomas Lowery Folds of Lawrenceville; 2 daughters: Marsha Mondigo Brooks of Smyrna, Leah Durden of Marietta; brother, Jerry Folds; 4 sisters: Ruby Garner and Beatrice Cole both of Roopville, Jewel Bartlett of Centralhatchee, Carolyn Johnson of LaGrange; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Those who wish may make contributions to the Olive Springs Baptist Church, 1528 Austell Road, Marietta, Ga 30067. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 6/18/2005.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (Ga) - June 28, 1986
Deceased Name: George R. Folds, 64, retired Fulton official in environmental health
George R. Folds Sr. of Atlanta, a retired Fulton County environmental health official, died of pancreatic cancer Thursday at Crawford Long Hospital. He was 64.
Mr. Folds had been ill since October and had retired from his county post in February.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mann & Walden Funeral Home in Conyers with burial at Green Meadows Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Folds was the retired chief of the Community Section of the Environmental Health Division of Fulton County government. He and 12 employees worked in communities seeking voluntary control of health problems, according to a spokesman.
George Raymond Folds was born April 14, 1922, in Fulton County. He served in the Army during World War II, and later graduated from the University of Georgia and attended Cornell University.
Mr. Folds worked for the county for 25 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lexter Smith Folds; a son, George R. Folds Jr. of Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Ann Elrod of Peachtree City; two brothers, Barney Folds of Lithia Springs and the Rev. Pleman Folds of Lincolnton; and two grandchildren.
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Huntsville Times, The (AL) - March 19, 2007
Deceased Name: Hugh Folds -- Life Stories
Hugh Folds grew up poor, later worked with NASA
Hugh Folds always flew the U.S. flag correctly on his flagpole at his northwest Huntsville home. When Gerald Ford died recently, Folds lowered his flag to half-staff to honor the late president.
He was proud of that flag, having served it honorably in World War II, said his daughter, Elaine Morton. Folds died Thursday at 80, before he got the chance to fly to Washington, D.C., to see the World War II memorial. Folds wanted to get a seat on a future Honor Flight, which is giving veterans a free trip to the nation's capitol to see the memorial.
Folds grew up in south Georgia in a home with cracks so wide he could see the chickens through the floorboards and the stars through the roof. His father died when Folds was just 2, and life was hard. He joined the Army and was on the way to Japan when the war ended, Morton said.
She put together a scrapbook of her dad's war experiences, which was something he began to discuss only within the past couple of years, said Bill Folds, Hugh Folds' son.
While in Japan, Folds was assigned to the 108th Medical Battalion and drove an ambulance. He had to retrieve bodies of soldiers who were killed during the equivalent of today's suicide bombings, Morton said.
Despite that experience, Folds loved the Japanese people he met. He had photos of a couple he called "Mama San" and "Papa San." When he talked about the Japanese children he saw, "he would just start weeping," Morton said.
His desire was to represent America well, and he learned to "be open to all kinds of people" through his time in the service, Folds' daughter said.
Back home in Georgia, Folds was working as a ticket agent at a train station when a young nurse named Charlotte bought a round-trip ticket. He knew she would be getting back late that evening and stuck around, so she wouldn't have to get home by herself. He and Charlotte soon married, had three children and would have celebrated their 56th anniversary this summer.
Folds was a natural at fixing things, his children said, and taught himself how to repair radios and televisions. For a while, Folds did bookkeeping work, using his mathematical skills, but he wasn't satisfied.
Charlotte saw a want ad for the Sperry-Rand company in Gainesville, Fla., and the two took off work and went looking for a job. Folds was hired and moved to Huntsville in 1965, where he worked on many NASA projects, including Spacelab.
"He would be real hush-hush," said Bill Folds, "until (a project) would become public knowledge. Then he would say 'I was part of that.' "
"He felt like he was on the front edge of the future," Morton said.
Their dad was known for his work ethic and abilities.
His supervisors would say "if you had a job you needed done and you wanted it done right the first time, you went to Hugh Folds," his son said.
When there was down time on his projects, Folds taught himself computer code and ended up writing a maintenance program for NASA's computer systems that simulated a shuttle launch. His group ended up maintaining the computers on Redstone Arsenal.
Because he worked constantly, either on the job or fixing radios and televisions at his house, Folds didn't have a lot of time to take his kids to baseball games and other things, said his namesake, Hugh Folds Jr.
His commitment to work stemmed from the tough time their dad had growing up, he said.
"Whatever he had to do," Hugh Jr. said, "he did to provide for his family."
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, October 30, 1908
"Greenwood Jottings"
After a very long illness, Mr. John Folds died Monday night, Oct. 25th, at his home near Greenwood. He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
Grady Co., Ga
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The following obituary appered in the Post Searchlight, Bainbridge, Ga.
Death of Billie Folds...........
The home of Mr. And Mrs. C. L. Folds was saddened Friday morning July 5, [1929] when a death angel stole quietly in and took from them their little darling baby, Billie. He had been sick for several weeks and all was done that loving hands could do, but God needed another little Angel, and he
released him of his suffering on this earth. He had only been with his parents five months although long enough that all hated so much to see him leave them. "Weep not, mother, for you will see your darling in a far better place than this world." Besides mother and father, he leaves three
sisters, Eleanor, Margaret and Eva; one little brother Jim Jack; Grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ash.
His little body now rests in the Rock Pond Cemetery in Seminole County. May God bless the ones that are left for we know the little one is at rest.
Georgia: Decatur County: Obituary of Billie Folds
5 July 1929
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FOLDS, Mrs. and three children, last Thursday night at the
residence of Mr. Thomas Folds in the 11th district a most
shocking accident occured when oil being used to fill a lamp
exploded; Mrs. Folds and the children burned to death and Mr.
Folds was badly burned and not expected to live; Vol. 6, No. 24
May 31, 1878, page 3
MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga - NEWSPAPERS OBITS January 1873 - December 1879
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FOLDS, Mrs. Nancy, familiarly known as Aunt Nancy, died Dec. 29, 1891; she was born in Jasper county in 1808, moved to this county in 1835, and was married to Capt. David Folds, whom it is said was a captain in the Mexican war; she had been a member of the Baptist church since Aug. 1832, and had raised a large family; Vol. 20, No. 9, January 29, 1892
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FOLDS, Mrs. Jack, died Tuesday of last week and was buried on Thursday; (Flat Creek) Vol. 14, No. 14, March 19, 1886
Death Notices from The MERIWETHER COUNTY Vindicator
Volumes 12 through 15, December 1883 - December 1887
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WILKINSON, Mable Folds, 83, of 202 Hay St., Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, Feb 6, 2002 at her
residence.
Mrs. Wilkinson was born in Heard County, daughter of the late William Henry Folds and Lila Street Folds. She retired from textile millwork after 30 years of service and was a member of the First Christian Church of Carrollton.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie P. Wilkinson. Survivors include one daughter, Ester Franklin of Carrollton; three grandchildren, Kenneth Franklin, Wanda Gibbs and Linda Dean, all of Phoenix City, Al; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb 9 at 4 a.m. at Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel with Minister Bill Gray and Minister James Cannon officiating. Pallbearers will be Dale Gibbs, Rusty Gorman, Jeff Ward, Kenneth Wade Franklin, Steve Adams, Jimmy Gibbs and George Dean.
Interment will follow in the Carrollton City Cemetery,
Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel, Carrollton.
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga) - April 25, 2005
Deceased Name: Maudie Mae Folds
COLUMBUS Ga United States
Maudie Mae Folds April 23, 2005 COLUMBUS, GA— Maudie Mae Folds, 87, died on Saturday, April 23 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Parmer officiating, according to Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, COLUMBUS, Ga 31907. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. A native and longtime resident of COLUMBUS, Mrs. Folds was a member of Northside Baptist Church and had been an employee of Bibb Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Folds and her sons Bryant Raymond Folds and Don Thomas Folds. She is survived by four grandchildren, Donald Ray Folds, Brian Folds, Bryant Folds, Jr., and Kelly Folds; eight great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (Ga)
Date: February 1, 2005
JACK GILBERT Folds, 78, of Tucker died Sunday. Funeral, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Shallowford Presbyterian Church; Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglas Chapel.
Jack Gibert Folds, 78 of Tucker, died Sunday, January 30 at his home. He is survived by daughter, Felicia Folds, Tucker, GA; grandchildren, Lindsay and Shannon Folds, daughter in law, Sandra Folds all of Rex, GA; sisters, Flora Howard, Atlanta, GA; Mary Moulton, Cumming, GA; brother, Richard Folds, Melvern, AR; and a host of loving friends. Services will be held Wednesday, February 2 at 4 p.m. at Shallowford Presbyterian with Rev. Dr. Beverly Thompson officiating. Viewing from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The family will have a private burial. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Floral contributions please send to the Folds Residence, 4275 Westbrook Ct., Tucker, Ga. 30084.
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga) - December 25, 2004
Deceased Name: Folds, George T. Sr.
FOLDS, George T. Sr., 81, COLUMBUS, died Thursday. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, COLUMBUS.
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga) - December 24, 2004
Deceased Name: George T. Folds
COLUMBUS Ga United States
George T. Folds February 17, 1923- December 23, 2004 COLUMBUS, GA— George T. Folds, Sr., 81, of COLUMBUS, died at Muscogee Manor Nursing Home Thursday, Dec. 23. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. today, Dec. 24 in Evergreen Memory Gardens with the Rev. Larry Reddy officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road. Mr. Folds was born Feb. 17, 1923 in COLUMBUS, son of the late David Folds and Stella Mae Folds. Mr. Folds had retired from Swift Mills as a Spinner and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Folds was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Sutley Folds and a sister, Elizabeth Grimes. Survivors include his three sons, George T. Folds, Jr., of Midland, Ga., James David Folds of COLUMBUS and Donald Eugene Folds of Fla.; a sister, Betty Burkett of Columbus; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Augusta Chronicle, The (Ga) - July 20, 2003
Deceased Name: MR. EARL Folds
James Earl Folds, 89, died Friday, July 18, 2003, at Beverly Healthcare Center. Mr. Folds was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathleen Louise Smith Folds, who died April 23 of this year.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Folds was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a member of the Crawford Avenue Baptist church for 65 years.
Mr. Folds is survived by a son, James Donald Folds and his wife, Carolyn, Chapel Hill, N.C.; two grandchildren, James Donald Folds Jr., Davidson, N.C. and John David Folds, Washington, D.C.; one great-grandchild, James Donald Folds III, Davidson, N.C.; two nephews, Ray Mock and Harold Mock, Evans.
Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue; 733-3636.
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Augusta Chronicle, The (Ga) - April 24, 2003
Deceased Name: MRS. KATHLEEN Folds
Kathleen Louise Smith Folds, of W. Vineland Road, Augusta, beloved wife of Mr. James Earl Folds, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Beverly Manor Healthcare Center.
Funeral services will be held at Platt's Crawford Avenue, Chapel on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Ed Kvietkus officiating.
Survivors include a son, James Donald Folds and wife of Carolyn of Chapel Hill, N.C.; two grandsons, John David Folds Jr. and wife Beth of Washington DC, James Donald Folds, Jr. and wife Mary of Davidson, N.C. and one great grandson, James Donald Folds III.
Born in Greenwood, S.C., on October 6, 1912, Mrs. Folds was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church for over 60 years.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, 507 Crawford Avenue, Augusta Ga 30904.
The family will receive friends at Platt's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 24, 2003, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta 733-3636.
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Mr. Thomas C.G. Folds, age 76, of Marietta, died Thursday, June 16, 2005. Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday from the Olive Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Cavin Cawthon, officiating. Burial will be in the Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The body will lie instate from 3 to 4 P.M. at the church. Mr. Folds has been a resident of Cobb County since 1959. He was a deacon at the Olive Springs Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Lockheed for over 37 years as an E&E installer before retiring and was also a long time member of the Labelle Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are: son- Thomas Lowery Folds of Lawrenceville; 2 daughters: Marsha Mondigo Brooks of Smyrna, Leah Durden of Marietta; brother, Jerry Folds; 4 sisters: Ruby Garner and Beatrice Cole both of Roopville, Jewel Bartlett of Centralhatchee, Carolyn Johnson of LaGrange; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Those who wish may make contributions to the Olive Springs Baptist Church, 1528 Austell Road, Marietta, Ga 30067. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 6/18/2005.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (Ga) - June 28, 1986
Deceased Name: George R. Folds, 64, retired Fulton official in environmental health
George R. Folds Sr. of Atlanta, a retired Fulton County environmental health official, died of pancreatic cancer Thursday at Crawford Long Hospital. He was 64.
Mr. Folds had been ill since October and had retired from his county post in February.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mann & Walden Funeral Home in Conyers with burial at Green Meadows Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Folds was the retired chief of the Community Section of the Environmental Health Division of Fulton County government. He and 12 employees worked in communities seeking voluntary control of health problems, according to a spokesman.
George Raymond Folds was born April 14, 1922, in Fulton County. He served in the Army during World War II, and later graduated from the University of Georgia and attended Cornell University.
Mr. Folds worked for the county for 25 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lexter Smith Folds; a son, George R. Folds Jr. of Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Ann Elrod of Peachtree City; two brothers, Barney Folds of Lithia Springs and the Rev. Pleman Folds of Lincolnton; and two grandchildren.