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Minnie McGhee

• Birth*: Minnie McGhee was born.
• Marriage*: She married Billy Travis Hayes, son of Solomon Dew Hayes and Eula Worley.

Sandra Leigh Hayes

• Birth*: Sandra Leigh Hayes was born on 11 Aug 1963.
• Death*: She died on 13 Dec 1965 at age 2.

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Bernice Margaret Barber

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• Birth*: Bernice Margaret Barber was born on 18 Apr 1910.
• Death*: She died on 19 Jun 1913 at age 3.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Barnes Cemetery.

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Effie Barber

• Birth*: Effie Barber was born circa 1910 at NC.

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Gilmer Vaden Barber

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• Birth*: Gilmer Vaden Barber was born on 5 Dec 1915 at Rowan County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1920 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, North Main Street
  1920 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1930 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, North Main Street
  1920 Census.
• Marriage*: He married Virginia Alice Moore on 24 Nov 1939 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Gilmer Vaden Barber died on 14 Nov 2004 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 88.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

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Virginia Alice Moore

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• Birth*: Virginia Alice Moore was born on 29 Jun 1919.
• Marriage*: She married Gilmer Vaden Barber, son of John David Barber and Effie Jane Barnes, on 24 Nov 1939 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Virginia Alice Moore died on 14 Jan 2007 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 87.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

David Ezekiel Barber

• Birth*: David Ezekiel Barber was born circa 1852 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Susan Ann Hobbs on 30 Nov 1876 at Johnston County, NC.
• Residence*: David Ezekiel Barber lived in 1880 at Boone, Davidson County, NC, 1880 Census.

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Susan Ann Hobbs

• Birth*: Susan Ann Hobbs was born circa 1862 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married David Ezekiel Barber, son of Absalom Barber and Patience ??, on 30 Nov 1876 at Johnston County, NC.
• Residence*: Susan Ann Hobbs lived in 1880 at Boone, Davidson County, NC, 1880 Census.

Absalom Barber

• Birth*: Absalom Barber was born circa 1794 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Patience ??
• Residence*: Absalom Barber lived in 1870 at Elevation, Johnston County, NC, 1870 Census.

Patience ??

• Birth*: Patience ?? was born circa 1820 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Absalom Barber.

Joseph Barber

• Birth*: Joseph Barber was born circa 1855 at NC.

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Patience Barber

• Birth*: Patience Barber was born circa 1863 at NC.

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Edith Koonts

• Birth*: Edith Koonts was born on 29 Sep 1903 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married ?? Stout.
• Death*: Edith Koonts died on 9 Jan 2005 at age 101.

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?? Stout

• Birth*: ?? Stout was born.
• Marriage*: He married Edith Koonts, daughter of Cicero Avery Koonts and Jessie Barnes.

Glenna Koonts

• Birth*: Glenna Koonts was born on 17 Aug 1906 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Richard George on 9 Apr 1937 at Washington, DC.
• Death*: Glenna Koonts died on 4 Apr 1989 at Greensboro, NC, at age 82.

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Richard George

• Birth*: Richard George was born circa 1903 at MN.
• Marriage*: He married Glenna Koonts, daughter of Cicero Avery Koonts and Jessie Barnes, on 9 Apr 1937 at Washington, DC.

John Cannon Koonts

• Birth*: John Cannon Koonts was born on 6 Aug 1907 at NC.
• Death*: He died on 17 Sep 1914 at Tyro, NC, at age 7.

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Willis Gray Koonts

• Birth*: Willis Gray Koonts was born on 16 Aug 1908 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Leona Snider.
• Death*: Willis Gray Koonts died on 15 May 1986 at Lexington, NC, at age 77.

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Leona Snider

• Birth*: Leona Snider was born in 1910.
• Marriage*: She married Willis Gray Koonts, son of Cicero Avery Koonts and Jessie Barnes.
• Death*: Leona Snider died in 2004.

John Carlton Koonts

• Death*: John Carlton Koonts died in 1943.
• Birth*: He was born in 1943.

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Gilbert Carlton Koonts

• Birth*: Gilbert Carlton Koonts was born on 11 Apr 1911 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: He died on 22 Jul 2004 at Colfax, Guilford County, NC, at age 93.

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Eula Mae Barnes

• Birth*: Eula Mae Barnes was born in 1907.
• Death*: She died in 2000.

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Bernard Sigurd Barnes

• Birth*: Bernard Sigurd Barnes was born in 1911.
• Death*: He died in 1929.

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Helen Barnes

• Birth*: Helen Barnes was born in 1914.
• Death*: She died in 1998.

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Aubrey Grayson Barnes

• Birth*: Aubrey Grayson Barnes was born in 1919.
• Death*: He died in 1920.

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Reuben Harold Sprinkle

• Birth*: Reuben Harold Sprinkle was born in 1911.
• Death*: He died in 1969.

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Janie Louise Barber

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• Birth*: Janie Louise Barber was born on 28 Apr 1919 at Salisbury, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Jesse James Berry on 24 Dec 1937 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Janie Louise Barber died on 18 Nov 1976 at Alexandria, Fairfax County, VA, at age 57.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Fairfax County, VA. National Memorial Park.

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Jesse James Berry

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• Birth*: Jesse James Berry was born in 1916.
• Marriage*: He married Janie Louise Barber, daughter of John David Barber and Effie Jane Barnes, on 24 Dec 1937 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Jesse James Berry died in 1998.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Fairfax County, VA. National Memorial Park.

James Edwin Barnes , Jr.

• Birth*: James Edwin Barnes , Jr. was born in 1927.
• Death*: He died in 1957.

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Mary Elizabeth Barnes

• Birth*: Mary Elizabeth Barnes was born in 1930.
• Death*: She died in 1984.

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Mary Alice Blevins

• Birth*: Mary Alice Blevins was born in 1908.
• Marriage*: She married Carlylee Barnes, son of John Thomas Barnes 'Tom Thomas'' and Mary C. Michael.
• Death*: Mary Alice Blevins died in 1990.

Richard Dorsett Leonard 'Dick'

• Birth*: Richard Dorsett Leonard 'Dick' was born on 20 Aug 1919 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: He died on 24 Oct 1987 at Chatham County, GA, at age 68.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Swainsboro, GA. Swainsboro City Cemetery.

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Michael K. Leonard , Sr. 'Mike'

Mike Leonard

Mike Leonard

• Biography*: Michael K. Leonard
  Sep 22, 1940 - Sat Dec 31, 2011
  
  Michael K. Leonard Sr, "Big Mike" or "My Mike", our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully at home Dec 31, 2011 surrounded by his loving family and special friends. His long valiant struggle with cancer which began Dec. 27, 1987 finally came to a peaceful end. He was born September 22, 1940 in Swainsboro, GA to P.D. Leonard, Sr. and Elizabeth Tyson Leonard. He was descended from the original settlers of both Emanuel County, GA and Lexington, NC. Growing up on Main St in Swainsboro provided many special memories of small town life in the 1940's and 1950's where his father ran the stockyard. Mike graduated from Swainsboro High School in 1958 where he had the distinction of perfect attendance and was a star athlete voted most athletic in his class. Mike then went into the US Army where he was first stationed at Ft Jackson and then Ft. Hood Texas. The stories about how he learned how to drive a tank in the army provided his grandchildren with much amusement! After his brief stint in the army, Mike then attended the Georgia Military College and Troy State University. While trying to figure out what to do with his life he decided to work for the railroad but that lasted only one trip from Macon, GA to Camak, Ga where the conductor told him he didn't have a career on the railroad!
  
  He then settled back in Swainsboro and married June Lovins, the love of his life. He and his brother Tyson started the Leonard Aluminum Utility Building company in the 1960's which now operates 51 stores across the southeast. He moved to Charlotte in 1975 as the company was becoming more centralized in North Carolina. Charlotte became his home where he and June raised their family. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Swainsboro Country Club, Carmel Country Club, and Barefoot Country Club. The highlight of his golf career was at Jefferson Landing golf club on July 14, 1998 where he shot a "hole in one" while playing golf with his daughter and son in law! He was a great golfer and an expert card player having spent many hours in the men's card room at Carmel Country Club! He loved giving all those around him golf lessons whether they wanted them or not.
  
  The absolute highlight of his life was the time he spent with his three beloved grandchildren. He loved taking them to the family beach house "The Breathe Easy" at Cherry Grove, SC. He last played golf with all his family in February of 2011 in Myrtle Beach. His other favorite beach activity was eating out at Hoskins Restaurant where he had been dining since he was 10 years old. He loved boiled peanuts and Lexington style BBQ!
  
  Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Dick, Jim, and Frosty Leonard. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years June Lovins Leonard, son Dr. Michael Leonard and wife Dr. Anitha Leonard, daughter April Leonard Tegeler and husband Sgt. John Tegeler, all of Charlotte. He also is survived by his three wonderful grandchildren that he adored: Jacob Tyson Leonard, Elizabeth Hall Tegeler and Leela Madhure Leonard. He is also survived by brother Tyson and wife Sandy Leonard of Galax, VA, brother P.D. "Pete" and wife Helen Leonard of Mt. Airy, NC, and sister Diana and husband Thomas Ramsey of Bradenton, FL, brother-in-law Dexter and wife Julianne Lovins of Dearing, GA and sister-in-law Mavis and husband Jack Flanders of Statesboro, GA and Jeddah, Saudia Arabia. He also has a special nephew that was like a brother to him, J.P. Leonard, of Pinckard, AL. He is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. We would like to also thank dad's special friend and neighbor Jack Langley who has been a constant source of support and friendship.
  We owe a special thank you to Dr. Dan Howard and his nurses Tammy and Mary. Mike was also cared for by Drs. Peter Justis, Gary Frenette, Bill Bobo, Ben Hippen and we thank all of them. We are grateful to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, especially Harold Hudson, Martha Gilbert and LaWanda Franklin for providing comfort to both Big Mike and his family. The Lung Transplant Team at Emory Hospital is very special to us as they gave Big Mike the gift of a new life with his lung transplant. He attended Calvary Church and we would like to thank Dr. Ross Rhoads for his ministry, especially in these last months.
  
  A memorial service, officiated by Dr. John Munro and Rev. Harold Hudson will be held at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte on Wednesday Jan. 4, 2012 at 2 pm. The family will receive visitors at McEwen Pineville Chapel on Tuesday Jan 3, 2012 from 6-7pm. There will be a graveside service at the Swainsboro City Cemetery in Swainsboro, GA on Saturday Jan. 7, 2012 at 11:00 am followed by a reception at the Swainsboro Country Club. Pallbearers will be nephews Darren Lovins and Trey Leonard and special lifelong friends, Don Flanders, Billy Holder, Bob Youmans and Mike Youmans.
  
  Memorials may be made to the McKelvey Lung Transplant Center at Emory University, 1365 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th St, Charlotte NC 28204.
  Online condolences may be left at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com
  Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors has charge of local arrangements.
• Birth*: Michael K. Leonard , Sr. 'Mike' was born on 22 Sep 1940 at Swainsboro, GA.
• Death*: He died on 31 Dec 2011 at Charlotte, NC, at age 71.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Swainsboro, GA. Swainsboro City Cemetery.

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Jim Leonard

• Birth*: Jim Leonard was born.

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Frosty Leonard

• Birth*: Frosty Leonard was born.

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Pierce Dorsett Leonard , Jr. 'Pete'

Pete Leonard

• Biography*: On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, Pierce (Pete) Dorsett Leonard, Jr. graduated from his earthly realm to the eternal. After a courageous twelve year battle with cancer, he spent his last days on earth surrounded by family and friends. His story began on June 11, 1945 in Swainsboro, Georgia. Born to Pierce Dorsett, Sr. and Elizabeth Tyson Leonard, Pete was the baby of seven children. His parents instilled in him the true values of love, kindness, honesty and the desire to achieve your life’s goals. After graduating from Swainsboro High School in 1963, he attended Georgia Southern College (now University) where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Business and Marketing. Upon graduation, he was hired by R. J. Reynolds tobacco, Co. as a sales representative in the Georgetown, SC area. However, before he could assume his new position, he was called up by the Georgia National Guard and had to spend his six months active duty at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC. Shortly after completing his basic training, he returned to his career at Reynolds. Later, he was offered a position by his brothers to work for them at Leonard Aluminum Bldgs., Inc. He spent his first several years setting up sales locations in Knoxville, TN and Richmond, VA before moving to Mount Airy, NC to supervise the building of the new manufacturing facility and set up production. In his later years, he formed his own company, Leonard Auto Sales. Most recently his ambition to continuously succeed came to reality when he, Trey, and Travis established the Golf Cart Outlet of Mount Airy. Pete’s influence reached far beyond the norm, “Pard” brought a dynamic to his family and friends that may never be duplicated. Everyone’s memories, however unique, will provide humorous entertainment and enjoyment for a life time. Those left with the task of carrying on Pete’s loving memory are his wife of 50 years, Helen Belcher Leonard; his son, Trey Leonard and his wife, Tina of Mount Airy; a brother, Tyson Leonard and his wife, Sandy of Independence, VA; two sisters-in-law, June Leonard of Charlotte, NC and Sue Leonard of Cary, NC; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Ramsey of AZ and Aaron Belcher and his wife, Vicki of Statesboro, GA; a special nephew/brother, Jimmy Leonard of Pinckard, AL, many nieces and nephews; and an abundance of surrogate children and grandchildren. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Sarah Leonard; his sister, Diana Leonard Ramsey; and four brothers, Mike, Dick, Jim and Frosty Leonard. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Flat Rock Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Jon Cawley. The family will visit Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the church. Memorials may be made to the Flat Rock Baptist Church, PO Box 587, Mount Airy, NC 27030 or any charity of the donor’s choice.
• Birth*: Pierce Dorsett Leonard , Jr. 'Pete' was born on 11 Jun 1945 at Swanisboro, Emanuel County, GA.
• Residence*: He lived in Dec 2011 at Mt. Airy, NC.
• Death*: He died on 27 Nov 2018 at age 73.

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Diane Leonard

• Birth*: Diane Leonard was born on 18 Aug 1940.
• Residence*: She lived in Dec 2011 at Bradenton, FL.
• Death*: She died in Jan 2015 at VA at age 74.

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Marsha Leonard

• Biography*: Marsha Leonard Lemly, 60, of South Holloways Church Road, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Lexington Medical Center.
  
  The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Holloways Baptist Church where she was a member, with the Rev. Dana Slack officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Davidson Funeral Home
  
  Mrs. Lemly was born January 13, 1952, in Davidson County, to Roosevelt Henry Leonard Sr. and Vera Nadean Sconyers Leonard. She was retired from Davidson County Schools. She was active in her church in many areas enjoying helping others. In her community she enjoyed helping her neighbors and catering for many events. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin Leonard and Joe Miller; and sisters, Rachel Tetter and Betty Leonard.
  
  Surviving are her husband, Donald Lee Lemly of the home; daughter, Mandy Mauldin of Lexington, Karen Saunders, Kelly Ling and Amy Bush; grandchildren, Zack Mauldin and Kamron Mauldin, Crissy Lemly, Audra Wolfe, Taylor Saunders, Amanda Hagler, Brittany Hagler, Kayla Lemly and Steven Hale; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, R.H. Leonard Jr. and wife Lucy of Lexington; and sisters, Sara Beanblossom and husband Bob of Lexington and Evelyn Eagle of Rixeyville, Va.
• Birth*: Marsha Leonard was born on 13 Jan 1952 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: She died on 21 Jun 2012 at Lexington, NC, at age 60.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Southmonth, Davidson County, NC. Holloways Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Rachel Leonard

• Birth*: Rachel Leonard was born in 1928.
• Death*: She died in 1999.

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Marvin Lindsey Leonard

• Birth*: Marvin Lindsey Leonard was born in 1931.
• Death*: He died in 2011.

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Evelyn Leonard

• Birth*: Evelyn Leonard was born in 1932.
• Death*: She died in 2013.

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Betty Louise Leonard

• Birth*: Betty Louise Leonard was born in 1936.
• Death*: She died in 1964.

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Rev. Dr. Ralph Clyde Brittain , Sr.

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Wedding announcement, May 3, 1942, Charlotte Observer.

• Biography*: The Rev. Dr. Ralph Clyde Brittain, Sr., 83, of 323 Third St. NW in Hickory died Sept. 8, 2004 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
  
  A lifelong Hickory area resident and former senior pastor of Healing Springs Church in Hickory, the Rev. Brittain received his graduation from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Sept. 8, 2004.
  
  He was born June 23, 1921, to the late Daniel Edgar Brittain and Georgia Hicks Brittain Banks. The Rev. Brittain was an eagle scout and a graduate of Claremont Central High School, Hickory, class of 1938. He attended Oak Ridge Military Academy and Lenoir-Rhyne college, but World War II interrupted his education, and he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on June 23, 1942. He served as a staff sergeant 20th Combat Mapping Squadron, 6th Photo Reconnaissance Group. He was an aerial photographer and gunner on a B-24 in the Southwest Pacific.
  
  The Rev. Brittain was former owner of City Coal Co. in Hickory. The Rev. Brittain and his wife, Hilda, were founders of Brittain Ministries Inc. in 1976 and founders of Healing Springs Church of Hickory in 1980, where he served as senior pastor from 1980 to 1992. From 1976 to his graduation he was involved with all activities of Brittain Ministries, a ministry of world wide evangelism. The Rev. Brittain was awarded an honorary doctorate of divinity degree in 1984 by Indiana Christian University. The accomplishments of Brittain Ministries have been the publication of books and media, and the establishment of a fellowship of licensed and ordained ministers.
  
  In addition to his parents, the Rev. Brittain was preceded in death by infant twins, David Lee and Joy Louise Brittain; a sister, Polly Brittain Abee; and a son-in-law, Dr. Rob Chapin.
  
  Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Hilda Flowers Brittain; a sister, Hazel Brittain Twisdale of Hickory; a daughter, June Brittain Cherry and husband, John, of Cornelius; a son, Ralph B. Brittain, Jr. and wife, Judi, of Huntersville; a son, Daniel Edgar Brittain and wife, Fonda, of Hickory; a daughter, Mary B. Chapin-Stamey and husband, Harvey, of Hickory; eleven precious grandchildren, Jeff Brittain, Hannah Brittain Cobb, Kirk Brittain, David Brittain, Jennifer Chapin, Christopher Chapin, Andrew Chapin, Jackson Stamey, Jonathan Stamey, Kathryn Cherry Brotherton and Mary Lynn Cherry Gaines; five precious great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
  
  The funeral will be conducted by Pastor Bradley Spencer at 4 p.m. Saturday at Healing Springs Church, 1855 Sixth St. Se, Hickory.
  
  The family will receive friends at Healing Springs Church two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hickory, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 48 in Hickory.
  
  Memorials may be made to Healing Springs Church, P.O. Box 98, Hickory, NC 28603, or Brittain Ministries, Inc. 323 Third St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601.
  
  Hickory Daily Record September 10, 2004.
• Birth*: Rev. Dr. Ralph Clyde Brittain , Sr. was born on 23 Jun 1921 at Catawba County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Hilda Louise Flowers, daughter of Edgar Lee Flowers and Olive Katherine Deal, on 2 May 1942 at Catawba County, NC.
• Death*: Rev. Dr. Ralph Clyde Brittain , Sr. died on 8 Sep 2004 at Hickory, Catawba County, NC, at age 83; Frye Regional Medical Center.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Hickory, Catawba County, NC. Oakwood Cemetery.

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Hilda Louise Flowers

Hilda Brittain

• Biography*: Https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hickoryrecord/name/hilda-brittain-obituary?id=51834572&fbclid=IwAR26jW7dg7bWyrbDbXOnxxXpCtHgbbMrLdOMr6Ahqg3gYvuPTGi2Ll9ShU0
  
  Hilda Brittain
  
  September 21, 1922 - May 7, 2023
  
  Hilda Flowers Brittain, age 100, entered into her Heavenly home on Sunday, May 7, 2023 surrounded by her family, at her home in Hickory, North Carolina. Hilda was born in Hickory, N.C. on September 21, 1922, and was the youngest of six children and the daughter of the late Edgar Lee and Olive Catherine Deal Flowers. Hilda was a member of HIS Image Ministries, formerly named Healing Springs Church.
  
  Hilda's contributions and accomplishments in the Hickory community included teaching at Hickory High School, starting in 1962, starting The Future Business Leaders of America in 1964, and later teaching at CVCC. Hilda was also the Co-Founder and President of the NC Business Education Association (1967-1968). Hilda retired from CVCC in 1973, so that she and her husband Ralph could prepare to go into the ministry. In 1974, the Brittains were ordained and set forth into ministry by traveling and having weekly in-home bible studies and speaking engagements. In 1976, Hilda and Ralph started Brittain Ministries, Inc. During that time Hilda also started the Hickory chapter of the Women's Aglow and was a gifted teacher of the Word. Hilda published her first book, "And There Is More" in 1976, which explained the miracles that God had done in their lives. In 1980, the Brittains started a church in Hickory called Christian Ministries Fellowship, which was later renamed Healing Springs Church.
  
  Hilda was a true southern lady who treasured her family and gave tirelessly to them and others she knew. She loved being a minister of the Lord and shared her love for Him in many ways. Her home was a revolving door to others, as she worked on the daily tasks of the Ministry. She was always ready to give a listening ear, share encouraging words or helpful scriptures and pray for others. She had a captivating smile, a compassionate heart and contagious laughter. Her joyful spirit allowed Jesus to shine through and everyone that came in contact with her could tell there was something special about her. She lived her life as a true example of Christ, always serving him. Hilda was a gifted teacher and a great storyteller. She delighted in sharing how the Lord had worked in her life and others and sharing wonderful family memories. She always seemed to incorporate a whistling tune into her captivating stories as well. Hilda loved life and trusted in the Lord as His faithful servant and encouraged others to do the same. Being a witness of her faith continued until her final days. She trusted the Lord for every need in her life and always encouraged others to do the same. She ran her course with faith, commitment, and discipline as an example to all she met. She stood in faith on God's promise to live a long life, satisfied (Psalms 91, verse 16). We know that as she entered Heaven, the Lord greeted her with the statement, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant). Her memory and legacy will live on in our hearts forever.
  
  Hilda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Dr. Ralph Brittain and their three infants, as well as her siblings Cloyd Flowers, Helen Tilson, Virginia Hart, Harold Flowers, and Margaret Cline.
  
  Hilda is survived by her four children, including June Brittain Cherry and her husband John, of Denver, N.C. Ralph C. Brittain, Jr. and his wife Judi, of Southport, N.C. Daniel E. Brittain and his wife Fonda, of Hickory, N.C. and Mary Chapin Stamey, and her husband Harvey of Hickory, N.C. She is also survived by ten grandchildren: Jeff Brittain and his wife Ashley, Katheryn Brotherton and her fiance Kevin, Kirk Brittain and his wife Lisa, David Brittain, Hannah Cobb and her husband Danny, Mary Lynn Gaines and her husband Trent, Jennifer Jamison and her husband Parker, Chris Chapin and his wife Natalie, Andrew Chapin, Jackson Stamey and Jonathan Stamey. She is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren: Benjamin Brittain, Emmagrace Cobb, Jacob Brittain, Jonathan Brittain, Noah Brotherton, Brittain Gaines, Laura Gaines, Chloe Cobb, Hannah Robinson, Lexie Robinson, Autumn Chapin, Cecilia Chapin, Maximilian Chapin, and Everleigh Jamison.
  
  Viewing and Visitation will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at HIS Image Ministries. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow, beginning at 3 p.m. The burial will be a private family gathering at Oakwood Cemetery following the service. In lieu of sending flowers, her legacy can be honored through a donation to Brittain Ministries which will be carried on by her daughters Mary and June and the ministry board. The ministry address is 323 3rd Street. NW, Hickory, NC, 28601 or visit the Brittain Ministries website: www.brittainministries.org.
• Birth*: Hilda Louise Flowers was born on 21 Sep 1922 at Hickory, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Rev. Dr. Ralph Clyde Brittain , Sr., son of Daniel Edgar Brittain 'Edgar' and Georgia Lily Hicks, on 2 May 1942 at Catawba County, NC.
• Death*: Hilda Louise Flowers died on 7 May 2023 at Hickory, NC, at age 100.

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Daniel Edgar Brittain 'Edgar'

• Birth*: Daniel Edgar Brittain 'Edgar' was born on 28 May 1891 at Catawba County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Georgia Lily Hicks, daughter of Nicholas Franklin Hicks and Elizabeth Jane Sain.
• Death*: Daniel Edgar Brittain 'Edgar' died on 10 Mar 1935 at Catawba County, NC, at age 43.

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Georgia Lily Hicks

• Birth*: Georgia Lily Hicks was born in 1893.
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Edgar Brittain 'Edgar', son of Dolphus Monroe Brittain and Frances E. Reinhardt.
• Marriage*: Georgia Lily Hicks married Harvey Meadows Banks in 1943.
• Death*: Georgia Lily Hicks died in 1975.

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Franklin Monroe Brittain

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• Death*: Franklin Monroe Brittain died in Aug 1947.
• Birth*: He was born in Aug 1947.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Hickory, Catawba County, NC. Oakwood cemetery.

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Joy Lousie Brittain

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• Death*: Joy Lousie Brittain died on 24 Jan 1951.
• Birth*: She was born on 24 Jan 1951.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Hickory, Catawba County, NC. Oakwood cemetery.

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David Lee Brittain

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• Death*: David Lee Brittain died on 24 Jan 1951.
• Birth*: He was born on 24 Jan 1951.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Hickory, Catawba County, NC. Oakwood cemetery.

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Carrie Pauline Brittain 'Polly

• Birth*: Carrie Pauline Brittain 'Polly was born in 1913.
• Marriage*: She married Dallas Carroll Abee , Sr. in 1930.
• Death*: Carrie Pauline Brittain 'Polly died in 1970.

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Hazel Brittain

• Birth*: Hazel Brittain was born in 1915.
• Marriage*: She married Lawrence Allen Twisdale.
• Death*: Hazel Brittain died in 2012.

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Dallas Carroll Abee , Sr.

• Birth*: Dallas Carroll Abee , Sr. was born in 1910.
• Marriage*: He married Carrie Pauline Brittain 'Polly, daughter of Daniel Edgar Brittain 'Edgar' and Georgia Lily Hicks, in 1930.
• Death*: Dallas Carroll Abee , Sr. died in 2003.

Lawrence Allen Twisdale

• Birth*: Lawrence Allen Twisdale was born in 1911.
• Marriage*: He married Hazel Brittain, daughter of Daniel Edgar Brittain 'Edgar' and Georgia Lily Hicks.
• Death*: Lawrence Allen Twisdale died in 1992.

Harvey Meadows Banks

• Birth*: Harvey Meadows Banks was born in 1891.
• Marriage*: He married Georgia Lily Hicks, daughter of Nicholas Franklin Hicks and Elizabeth Jane Sain, in 1943.
• Death*: Harvey Meadows Banks died in 1964.

Nicholas Franklin Hicks

• Birth*: Nicholas Franklin Hicks was born in 1848.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Jane Sain.
• Death*: Nicholas Franklin Hicks died in 1927.

Elizabeth Jane Sain

• Birth*: Elizabeth Jane Sain was born in 1861.
• Marriage*: She married Nicholas Franklin Hicks.
• Death*: Elizabeth Jane Sain died in 1927.

Dolphus Monroe Brittain

• Birth*: Dolphus Monroe Brittain was born in 1853.
• Marriage*: He married Frances E. Reinhardt.
• Death*: Dolphus Monroe Brittain died in 1919.

Frances E. Reinhardt

• Birth*: Frances E. Reinhardt was born in 1862.
• Marriage*: She married Dolphus Monroe Brittain.
• Death*: Frances E. Reinhardt died in 1930.

Esther F. Hedrick

• Birth*: Esther F. Hedrick was born in Feb 1895 at NC.

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Jennie E. Hedrick

• Birth*: Jennie E. Hedrick was born in Jul 1896 at NC.

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