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LEROY THOMAS
GASTONIA — Leroy Thomas, 64, Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, died June 8, 2000, at his residence.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Frank and Katherine Davis Thomas, retired security guard in Washington, D.C., attended Providence Missionary Baptist Church
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruby Edward Thomas, Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughters and son-in-law, Detra and James Thompson, Brooklyn, Debra Rankin, Gastonia; step mother, Lillian Thomas Pounds, Vale; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank Jr. and Dorothy Thomas, William Thomas, Brooklyn, Robert Lee and Loretta Thomas, Washington, D.C., Rev. Willie James and Louise Thomas, Gastonia, Irene Thomas, Greensboro; sisters and brothers-in-law, Beulah Charles, Katherine and Glenn Bradley, Gastonia, Evangelist Elouise and Coleman Farley, Vale; uncle, Milton Davis, Hartsville, S.C.; aunts, Dorothy Muldrow, Washington, Penn Hart, Hartsville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Carl Thomas; sister, Ruby Thomas Surratt
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. David A. Williams
BURIAL: Hollybrook Cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes prior to service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony & White’s Funeral Service
ALTON B. GODOY
GASTONIA — Alton Bumgardner Godoy, 81, 1413 Fern Forest Drive, died June 9, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Euclin Hunter and Olive Texas Spargo Morris, wife of the late Leonard Lee Bumgardner, retired from Southern Bell, member, Sunday school teacher and elder of Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, participated in Gaston County Home Demonstration.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Manuel Godoy; sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Leonard L. and Diane Bumgardner, Cherryville, Rev. James H. and Gay Bumgardner, Laurinburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Sam Cunningham, Gastonia, Margaret and Loren Packard, Belmont; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. David N. and Dorothy Morris, McAdenville; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; step children, Sylvia Ayers, Rock Hill, S.C., Sandra Boylan, Bonne Terre, Mo., Glenn Godoy, Houston; John Godoy, Stephanie Jaramillo, San Antonio, Texas; 12 step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, Revs. Leonard L. Bumgardner Jr., David N. Morris
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Grandsons, Leonard L. Bumgardner III, John H. Bumgardner, Jase Bumgardner, Dan, Tim and Brian Cunningham
MEMORIALS: Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, 825 Union Road, Gastonia 28054 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia
EDWARD C. BLACK JR.
YORK, S.C. — Edward Clark Black Jr., 54, died June 10, 2000, at home.
He was a native of York, son of the late E.C. Black, attended local schools, received an agricultural degree from North Carolina State University, owner and president of Black Enterprises Inc., director for the Bank of York and Regional Council of Chambers, president of Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., member of the York County Cattleman’s Association, attended the Church of the Good Shepherd, past chairman of York County Economic Development Board, York County Zoning Board of Appeals, Rock Hill area Chamber of Commerce, president of Good Folks of York County, president of Greater York Chamber of Commerce, former member of York County Transportation Board, served as director of Eastern Equipment Dealers Association, member of Massey-Ferguson National Dealers Panel, member of Agricredit National Advisory Board.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Diane Myers Black; son, Robert Clark Black, York; daughter, Jane Stockton Black, York; mother, Polly Black Rogers; brothers, Arthur Quinn Black, John Robert Black, York
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Monday, Rose Hill Cemetery, York, Rev. Donald A. Lowery
MEMORIALS: Church of the Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 437, York, S.C. 29745
ARRANGEMENTS: Bratton Funeral Home
GRADY OATES
GASTONIA — Grady Oates, 86, Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, Lincolnton, formerly of Tanglewood Drive, Gastonia, died June 8, 2000, at Brian Center.
He was a native of Bessemer City, son of the late James Meek Oates Sr. and Geneva Church Oates, husband of the late Helen White Oates for 60 years, worked as a manager at Lowell Hardware for 36 years, member of South Marietta Baptist Church and the Garden Club of Fern Forest.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Donald Wallace and Geneva Oates, Dallas; daughter, Marty Oates Beliveau, Macon, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, James Meek Oates Jr. and Macie Oates, Dallas; sister, Louise O. Penley, Dallas; grandchildren, Donna Dasher, Gastonia, Marty R. Oates, Dallas; great-grandchildren, Courtney Leah Gibby, Ethan Benjamin Dasher, Gastonia
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, William Clinton Oates, Norman Oates; sisters, Marie Chapman, Arlene Lassister, Edna Wright
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Founders Chapel, McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia, Rev. Leo Kuykendall
BURIAL: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Larry "Bud" Penley, Paul Moss, Marty R. Oates, Frank Honeycutt, Everette Dover, Walter Williamson
JIMMY R. GIBSON JR.
GASTONIA — Jimmy Roger Gibson "Little Jim" Jr., 34, 290 N. Edgemont Ave., died June 9, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, former employee of Wix Corp., attended Hunter Huss High School, member of American Pool Players Association and Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife of four years, Rebecca Coone Gibson; daughter, Pamela Gibson, Gastonia; son, Jimmy Gibson II; step sons, Keith and Nicholas Purser, Gastonia; mother and step father, Elizabeth Hannah "Pud" Brymer and Louie Brymer, Gastonia; father and step mother, Jimmy and Ruby Gibson, Gastonia; grandmother, Irma Hannah, Gastonia; half sister, Jennifer Gibson; sister-in-law, Bonnie Saylors, Gastonia; step sisters, Kimberly Broome, Clover, S.C., Sheila Hammonds, Fayetteville; brother, Troy Gibson, Gastonia; half brother, Justin Gibson, Gastonia; brother-in-law, Alex Saylors, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Monday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Tom Lavin
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour prior to service, church
PALLBEARERS: Troy Gibson, Kevin Humphrey, Monty Madrid, Keith Perry, Billy Klouse, Darrell Dodd
MEMORIALS: Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Hospital, 047 Baker House, Trent Drive, DUMC, 3624 Durham, N.C. or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Service
Haymore R. Spargo
GASTONIA — Haymore Robert Spargo, 84, 1219 E. Craig Ave., died June 4, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Robert A. and Nancy Beauchamp Spargo, active lifelong member of East Baptist Church, served on Baptismal Committee, taught Sunday school for more than 20 years, volunteered with meals on wheels program, former sergeant in the North Carolina State Guard in the Second Regiment of the 28th Co., former emcee for the Dixie Jazz Band and master of ceremonies for the Wednesday night professional wrestling matches in Charlotte.
He retired from The Gaston Gazette after more than 60 years of service. He began working for the newspaper at age 7, delivering papers on a walking route. He served in various capacities and retired as composing room supervisor.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruth King Spargo; daughter, Martha Spargo Cauthran, Lake Wylie, S.C.; grandsons, Brandon Michael and Christian Robert Cauthran, Lake Wylie; nieces, Susan Musard, Nancy Starnes; nephews, Mike, Rick and Judson Spargo Jr., Steve and John Harvey Jr.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Sarah Spargo Harvey; brothers, Howard J., Wilfred R. and Paul Spargo
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, East Baptist Church, Rev. Tim Parker
INTERMENT: Hollywood Cemetery, full military honors by World War II Last Man Club of Gaston County
PALLBEARERS: James Cole Jr., Mike and Jud Spargo, Robert Starnes, Steve and John Harvey Jr.
VISITATION: At home of Ruth K. Spargo, 1219 E. Craig St., Gastonia
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home
Rev. Samuel K. Williams
GASTONIA — Rev. Samuel King Williams, 83, 1525 Conrad Ave., died June 4, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Bristol, Tenn., son of the late Frank David and Minnie Mae Barlowe Williams, member of Crescent Lane Church of God, attended Linwood Church of God, he and his wife founded, built and pastored Crescent Lane Church of God which is now Westside Hope Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 60 years, Bertie Puckett Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Charles Stribling, Gastonia; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Elaine Williams, Gastonia, Eddie and Connie Williams, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kenneth Williams, Wilmington; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Roger Kelly Williams
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Crescent Lane Church of God, Revs. Michael White, Diane Collins, H.D. Sustar
INTERMENT: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Jeff and Dennis Costner, Jeffrey and Michael Williams, Chad, Preston and Justin Owens, Ronnie Starnes, Johnny Smith
William G. Ballard
STANLEY — William Glenn "Wimpy" Ballard, 80, 509 Third St., died June 5, 2000, at Rocky Pass Adult Care Center, Marion.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Robert Louie and Lonie Correll Ballard, former employee of Stroupe’s Supermarket, North Belmont, Robert’s Supermarket, Stanley, attended First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Clara Brown, Kings Mountain; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Helen Hudspeth, Frances Abernathy; brother, Ray Ballard
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley, Rev. Joe Small
INTERMENT: Pineview Cemetery, Mount Holly
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley
ARRANGEMENTS: Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City
Frances C. Dellinger
BESSEMER CITY — Frances Starlene Crawford "Star" Dellinger, 56, 321 Court Drive, died June 4, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Dallas.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Fred and Doneva Holbrook Crawford; brothers, Harold C Crawford, Round Lake, Ill., Fred Junior Crawford, Gresham, S.C., Jack D. Crawford, Southern Shores, S.C.; sisters, Linda G. Dockery, Gastonia, Rhonda B. Crawford, Kings Mountain, Phyllis C. Moss, Gastonia; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Hal Dean Crawford
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Westview Gardens Cemetery, Rev. Mike Criswell
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
