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The ones we love are never really gone, for they live within our hearts. (anonymous)

Hugh Poe Sherrill Thanks to Bill and Dot Rucker for bringing this to our attention. Hugh's wife, Margie, told Bill that Hugh passed away last Friday and the funeral was Monday May 24. Margie's home address is: Marjorie Sherrill, 203 Creek Bed Court, Peachtree City, Georgia, 30269. Hugh and Marjorie Sherrill, Gulf Shores, AL 1999 The following is a copy of his obituary from the Atlanta Journal: Mr. Hugh Poe Sherrill, age 88 of Peachtree City died Friday, May 21, 2004. Mr. Sherrill was born in Lenoir, NC., one of 10 children of Caswell and Bessie Sherrill. He began his career in the United States Air Corp and served the U.S. Navy in WWII. Mr. Sherrill worked for the Federal Aviation Agency for 40 years, retiring as an International Affairs Officer. During his time with the FAA, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Washington D.C. and received the Panama Canal Master Key for his negotiation work as Master Aviation Advisor. After retirement, Mr. Sherrill formed his own Aviation Consulting Business, working around the world until the age of 80. He was Past President of the Airport Rotary Club and an active member of the Peachtree City Rotary Club. Mr. Sherrill was also a private aircraft pilot, a member of the National Aeronautic Association and a member of the Peachtree City Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Hale Sherrill, his daughter, Susan Sherrill Hobby and her husband, Julian of Moreland, GA; his second daughter, Heather Sherrill Grace of Atlanta; and grandson Ryan Sterling Sherrill of Denver, CO. Mr. Sherrill is also survived by two brothers, C.C. Sherrill of Lenoir, NC; and Merrick Sherrill of Charleston, SC; and three sisters, Mabel Watkins of Richmond, VA; Shirley Branch of Lenoir, NC; and Juanita Jones of White Marsh, MD.

Funeral services to be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 24 at the chapel of Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home in Peachtree City. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mowell's in Peachtree City. Those desiring may make contributions to Ashley Glen Assisted Living, 441 Prime Point, Peachtree City, GA. 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Fayetteville. (Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 5/23/2004.)

Ora Wesley Young, Jr.

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends during this difficult time. Mr. Young's obituary was found in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. You may sign the Guest Book at:
http://www.legacy.com/atlanta/Guestbook.asp?Page=Guestbook&PersonID=2199978

Ora Wesley Young, Jr., 82, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, May 1, 2004 at his home after a short illness. He was born on December 29, 1921 in Shreveport, LA and was a retired Air Traffic Controller. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jane-Ann Crittenden Young of East Point, his mother, Mary Lucille White Young of Falls Church, VA, his father, Ora W. Young, Sr. of Clearwater, Fla. and his great grandson, Tarpley Vallotton of Valdosta. Mr. Young worked as an Air Traffic Controller under the CAA and then FAA for 36 years. He was the assistant chief of the Atlanta Center before he retired. He spent four years in active duty during WWII in the Army Air Forces and obtained the rank of Major. He was an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Kenyon College, a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and President of Rye Bucks. Mr. Young was a hereditary member of Daedalians, a WWI flying organization of which his father was a founder member. Survivors include a daughter and son in-law, Mala and Joe Vallotton of Valdosta; two sons and a daughter in-law, Christopher and Joy Young of Panama City Beach, Fla. and Jonathan Young of Atlanta; three grandsons, Rouse and Lynn Vallotton,
Joseph Vallotton, III and Wesley Vallotton. Mr. Young will be buried with his wife in Christ Episcopal Church Burial Garden in Valdosta at a family service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of
South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, GA 31603 or another favorite group or organization. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
(Thanks to Herbert Galloway for reporting the death of Ora Young)

RAYMOND LEO PREWETT

RAYMOND LEO PREWETT, 79, of Memphis, retired from the Federal Aviation
Administration, died Wednesday at Cordova Rehabilitation and Nursing
Center. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at West Tennessee
Veterans Cemetery. Family Funeral Care has charge. He was a member of
Mensa. Mr. Prewett, the husband of Frances Phillis Prewett for 49 years,
also leaves three daughters, Patricia Lillian Lipsey of Germantown,
Elwyn Carol Honeycutt of Lakeland and Elizabeth Ann Perry of Maryville,
Tenn.; three sons, David Raymond Prewett of Collierville, William Ray
Prewett of Gulf Shores, Ala., and Eric Leo Prewett of Memphis, and four
grandchildren.

We are saddened to report that Jeddy passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 after a lengthy illness with cancer. (Pictured: Jeddy and Vivian Elkins at Gulf Shores, AL 1999.) He was well known throughout the Atlanta area, having served at the Atlanta Airport and the Atlanta Center. He and Vivian attended several of our SORFAR reunions. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vivian, family and friends during this difficult time. Condolences may be sent to: Vivian Elkins; 4654 Clairborne, Ct.; Duluth, GA 30096.

Hazel Dunn passed away October 16, 2002 after a short illness. (Pictured: Bill and Hazel Dunn at 1997 Reunion in Savannah.) She was devoted to her family; Bill, her husband of 54 years, son David and his wife, Virginia, three grandchildren, Aaron, Zachary and Olivia, a brother, a sister, and a number of nieces and cousins. Although they were her life, and she loved them dearly, she had time for, and loved, a host of friends too. She was loved in return, by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. She and Bill were regulars at our SORFAR reunions.

Some pictures are in our archives and will be published later. Other deaths reported in 2002.
Paul G Norris, Macon Sector Field Office, October 13, 2002 (no picture available)

Pat Moran, Atlanta ARTCC, October 5, 2002

Floyd Switzer, Washington, September 26, 2002

Meg Woronoff, Sharpsburg, GA, ASO-902, September 9, 2002
Jeff Davis, Sebring, FL, Regional Office, September 10, 2002

Winnie Gee, Flight Standards Div, RO, August 30, 2002

Jean Kendrick, Texas, August 16, 2002

Bill Wilson, DeBary, FL, Data Systems Specialist, Miami, August 11, 2002

Hugh (Pappy) Couey, Griffin, GA, ATC Supervisor, Atlanta ARTCC, July 17, 2002

Jim Close, ARTCC Memphis, TN, July 13, 2002

Evan Brown, Ashville/Hendersonville Tower, July 4, 2002

Andre S. Perez, Amelia Island, FL, Security Liaison & AF Manager, June 7, 2002

We are saddened to report the death of Wiley Hodges on October 3. Wiley was retired from ARTCC, Atlanta and was a U. S. Navy veteran. He is survived by wife, Marjorie, pictured above, as well as 2 sons and one daughter. Condolences may be sent to Marjorie at the address in the SORFAR directory.

Jocelyn Davis, pictured here with husband Donald D Davis passed away on February 24. Condolences may be sent to Don at the address in the SORFAR directory.

Buck Elliott, who passed away on December 30, 2001. Buck is survived by wife Muriel, who has attended many SORFAR reunions.

Roy Blair, retired from the Atlanta Center, and a SORFAR member, passed away on February 25, 2001. Roy and his wife Barbara had become full time RV'ers and were in Texas when he died of a heart attack. Barbara may be reached by mail at: 254 Rainbow Drive, PMB #15418, Livingston, TX 77399. Her email address is roynbarb@pocketmail.com. This is a 1977 picture of Roy.

11/9/00 Wilbur "Jug" Jarmon died November 8 of cardiac arrest while in the intensive care unit at the Atlanta Medical Center. Wilbur is survived by his wife Sandra and daughter Leslie Capps. Sandi's address is: 400 Lady Guinevere Way, Jonesboro, GA 30326, Phone 770-478-6308

10/10/00 We are sad to report the deaths of members, Walker Posey and Howard Nelms. Harold Nelson let us know of the passing of Walker Posey on October 7 due to a heart attack. A memorial service was held in Kingsport, TN today and another service took place at the Poseyville Methodist Church in Poseyville, Ga, near Bremen, Ga. Walker was an active member of SORFAR and with wife Patricia had attended many reunions, including Gatlinburg in October 2000.

Herb Galloway reported the death of Howard M. Nelms on this date at the Fayette Community Hospital. Howard was a longtime employee at the Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center and will be missed by his family and many friends. Services are scheduled for Thursday 10-12 at 10:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City. (No picture available)

Jeanne Hubbard, wife of Harry Hubbard, on July 15, a victim of cancer. Jeanne designed and published the beautiful Charleston 1998 web pages. Jeanne is pictured here with Harry at the Charleston reunion.

Muriel Wilkie, wife of Jim (no picture available)

Claude Herrington (no picture available)

Fred Drinkwater, a regular attendee of the SORFAR reunions passed away April 3, 2000 and was buried in Clinton, Mississippi. Fred had suffered from heart problems and had been in and out of the hospital recently.
Jeannette Drotts
2000

Arvin Basnight, 2000

Ben Scott with Jim Dawson and Bobby Adams at Charleston in 1998.
Ben F. Scott passed away June 12, 1999. He was a WWII veteran. Originally a relief technician in the old SW Region, Ben moved to Atlanta when the Southern Region was organized in 1962, and retired there as Chief, Electronic Installation Section in 1976 with more than 30 years service Ben is survived by his wife, Teresa; 4 children, Joe, Ben, Jr., Charlotte and John; and was predeceased by his first wife, Monda. Ben and Teresa were faithful members of the Doraville Presbyterian Church. Don Reininger wrote, "We will all miss Ben. He was a colleague, family friend, fishing partner and JUST GREAT PEOPLE." Dale Kelly said, "We will miss Ben. He was a friend to all who knew him."

Charlie Harrison

Archie Sims

Janice Duncan

John Gillespie

Jimmy Arthur

Lonnie Harmon

Joan and Carl Harris

Leona and Fritz Aiken

Martha and Joe Harrington

Shel and Dorothy Taylor

Bob Davis

Bob "Red" Norman

Buddy and Ruth Thomas

Richard Lawrence, AF, passed away August 2, 1999. Richard and Delores attended the Charleston Reunion. The picture below was taken from the one made in Charleston, but a better one will be substituted when available.

If you have information about any deceased member who should be remembered here, please send information about them to Dale Kelly, email: dekelly@bellsouth.net or Helen Harris, 11436 W Clubview Dr., Homosassa, Fl 34448, e-mail:hharris3@charter.net or call me at 352-628-0386

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Hugh Poe Sherrill Thanks to Bill and Dot Rucker for bringing this to our attention. Hugh's wife, Margie, told Bill that Hugh passed away last Friday and the funeral was Monday May 24. Margie's home address is: Marjorie Sherrill, 203 Creek Bed Court, Peachtree City, Georgia, 30269. Hugh and Marjorie Sherrill, Gulf Shores, AL 1999 The following is a copy of his obituary from the Atlanta Journal: Mr. Hugh Poe Sherrill, age 88 of Peachtree City died Friday, May 21, 2004. Mr. Sherrill was born in Lenoir, NC., one of 10 children of Caswell and Bessie Sherrill. He began his career in the United States Air Corp and served the U.S. Navy in WWII. Mr. Sherrill worked for the Federal Aviation Agency for 40 years, retiring as an International Affairs Officer. During his time with the FAA, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Washington D.C. and received the Panama Canal Master Key for his negotiation work as Master Aviation Advisor. After retirement, Mr. Sherrill formed his own Aviation Consulting Business, working around the world until the age of 80. He was Past President of the Airport Rotary Club and an active member of the Peachtree City Rotary Club. Mr. Sherrill was also a private aircraft pilot, a member of the National Aeronautic Association and a member of the Peachtree City Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Hale Sherrill, his daughter, Susan Sherrill Hobby and her husband, Julian of Moreland, GA; his second daughter, Heather Sherrill Grace of Atlanta; and grandson Ryan Sterling Sherrill of Denver, CO. Mr. Sherrill is also survived by two brothers, C.C. Sherrill of Lenoir, NC; and Merrick Sherrill of Charleston, SC; and three sisters, Mabel Watkins of Richmond, VA; Shirley Branch of Lenoir, NC; and Juanita Jones of White Marsh, MD. Funeral services to be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 24 at the chapel of Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home in Peachtree City. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mowell's in Peachtree City. Those desiring may make contributions to Ashley Glen Assisted Living, 441 Prime Point, Peachtree City, GA. 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Fayetteville. (Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 5/23/2004.)
Ora Wesley Young, Jr. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends during this difficult time. Mr. Young's obituary was found in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. You may sign the Guest Book at: http://www.legacy.com/atlanta/Guestbook.asp?Page=Guestbook&PersonID=2199978 Ora Wesley Young, Jr., 82, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, May 1, 2004 at his home after a short illness. He was born on December 29, 1921 in Shreveport, LA and was a retired Air Traffic Controller. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jane-Ann Crittenden Young of East Point, his mother, Mary Lucille White Young of Falls Church, VA, his father, Ora W. Young, Sr. of Clearwater, Fla. and his great grandson, Tarpley Vallotton of Valdosta. Mr. Young worked as an Air Traffic Controller under the CAA and then FAA for 36 years. He was the assistant chief of the Atlanta Center before he retired. He spent four years in active duty during WWII in the Army Air Forces and obtained the rank of Major. He was an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Kenyon College, a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and President of Rye Bucks. Mr. Young was a hereditary member of Daedalians, a WWI flying organization of which his father was a founder member. Survivors include a daughter and son in-law, Mala and Joe Vallotton of Valdosta; two sons and a daughter in-law, Christopher and Joy Young of Panama City Beach, Fla. and Jonathan Young of Atlanta; three grandsons, Rouse and Lynn Vallotton, Joseph Vallotton, III and Wesley Vallotton. Mr. Young will be buried with his wife in Christ Episcopal Church Burial Garden in Valdosta at a family service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, GA 31603 or another favorite group or organization. Carson McLane Funeral Home. (Thanks to Herbert Galloway for reporting the death of Ora Young)

RAYMOND LEO PREWETT RAYMOND LEO PREWETT, 79, of Memphis, retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, died Wednesday at Cordova Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Family Funeral Care has charge. He was a member of Mensa. Mr. Prewett, the husband of Frances Phillis Prewett for 49 years, also leaves three daughters, Patricia Lillian Lipsey of Germantown, Elwyn Carol Honeycutt of Lakeland and Elizabeth Ann Perry of Maryville, Tenn.; three sons, David Raymond Prewett of Collierville, William Ray Prewett of Gulf Shores, Ala., and Eric Leo Prewett of Memphis, and four grandchildren.
We are saddened to report that Jeddy passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 after a lengthy illness with cancer. (Pictured: Jeddy and Vivian Elkins at Gulf Shores, AL 1999.) He was well known throughout the Atlanta area, having served at the Atlanta Airport and the Atlanta Center. He and Vivian attended several of our SORFAR reunions. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vivian, family and friends during this difficult time. Condolences may be sent to: Vivian Elkins; 4654 Clairborne, Ct.; Duluth, GA 30096.
Hazel Dunn passed away October 16, 2002 after a short illness. (Pictured: Bill and Hazel Dunn at 1997 Reunion in Savannah.) She was devoted to her family; Bill, her husband of 54 years, son David and his wife, Virginia, three grandchildren, Aaron, Zachary and Olivia, a brother, a sister, and a number of nieces and cousins. Although they were her life, and she loved them dearly, she had time for, and loved, a host of friends too. She was loved in return, by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. She and Bill were regulars at our SORFAR reunions.
Some pictures are in our archives and will be published later. Other deaths reported in 2002. Paul G Norris, Macon Sector Field Office, October 13, 2002 (no picture available) Pat Moran, Atlanta ARTCC, October 5, 2002 Floyd Switzer, Washington, September 26, 2002 Meg Woronoff, Sharpsburg, GA, ASO-902, September 9, 2002 Jeff Davis, Sebring, FL, Regional Office, September 10, 2002 Winnie Gee, Flight Standards Div, RO, August 30, 2002 Jean Kendrick, Texas, August 16, 2002 Bill Wilson, DeBary, FL, Data Systems Specialist, Miami, August 11, 2002 Hugh (Pappy) Couey, Griffin, GA, ATC Supervisor, Atlanta ARTCC, July 17, 2002 Jim Close, ARTCC Memphis, TN, July 13, 2002 Evan Brown, Ashville/Hendersonville Tower, July 4, 2002 Andre S. Perez, Amelia Island, FL, Security Liaison & AF Manager, June 7, 2002
We are saddened to report the death of Wiley Hodges on October 3. Wiley was retired from ARTCC, Atlanta and was a U. S. Navy veteran. He is survived by wife, Marjorie, pictured above, as well as 2 sons and one daughter. Condolences may be sent to Marjorie at the address in the SORFAR directory.
Jocelyn Davis, pictured here with husband Donald D Davis passed away on February 24. Condolences may be sent to Don at the address in the SORFAR directory.
Buck Elliott, who passed away on December 30, 2001. Buck is survived by wife Muriel, who has attended many SORFAR reunions.
Roy Blair, retired from the Atlanta Center, and a SORFAR member, passed away on February 25, 2001. Roy and his wife Barbara had become full time RV'ers and were in Texas when he died of a heart attack. Barbara may be reached by mail at: 254 Rainbow Drive, PMB #15418, Livingston, TX 77399. Her email address is roynbarb@pocketmail.com. This is a 1977 picture of Roy.
11/9/00 Wilbur "Jug" Jarmon died November 8 of cardiac arrest while in the intensive care unit at the Atlanta Medical Center. Wilbur is survived by his wife Sandra and daughter Leslie Capps. Sandi's address is: 400 Lady Guinevere Way, Jonesboro, GA 30326, Phone 770-478-6308
10/10/00 We are sad to report the deaths of members, Walker Posey and Howard Nelms. Harold Nelson let us know of the passing of Walker Posey on October 7 due to a heart attack. A memorial service was held in Kingsport, TN today and another service took place at the Poseyville Methodist Church in Poseyville, Ga, near Bremen, Ga. Walker was an active member of SORFAR and with wife Patricia had attended many reunions, including Gatlinburg in October 2000.
Herb Galloway reported the death of Howard M. Nelms on this date at the Fayette Community Hospital. Howard was a longtime employee at the Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center and will be missed by his family and many friends. Services are scheduled for Thursday 10-12 at 10:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City. (No picture available)
Jeanne Hubbard, wife of Harry Hubbard, on July 15, a victim of cancer. Jeanne designed and published the beautiful Charleston 1998 web pages. Jeanne is pictured here with Harry at the Charleston reunion.
Muriel Wilkie, wife of Jim (no picture available)
Claude Herrington (no picture available)
Fred Drinkwater, a regular attendee of the SORFAR reunions passed away April 3, 2000 and was buried in Clinton, Mississippi. Fred had suffered from heart problems and had been in and out of the hospital recently.				Jeannette Drotts 2000				Arvin Basnight, 2000
Ben Scott with Jim Dawson and Bobby Adams at Charleston in 1998. Ben F. Scott passed away June 12, 1999. He was a WWII veteran. Originally a relief technician in the old SW Region, Ben moved to Atlanta when the Southern Region was organized in 1962, and retired there as Chief, Electronic Installation Section in 1976 with more than 30 years service Ben is survived by his wife, Teresa; 4 children, Joe, Ben, Jr., Charlotte and John; and was predeceased by his first wife, Monda. Ben and Teresa were faithful members of the Doraville Presbyterian Church. Don Reininger wrote, "We will all miss Ben. He was a colleague, family friend, fishing partner and JUST GREAT PEOPLE." Dale Kelly said, "We will miss Ben. He was a friend to all who knew him."
Charlie Harrison	Archie Sims				Janice Duncan	John Gillespie	Jimmy Arthur				Lonnie Harmon
Joan and Carl Harris		Leona and Fritz Aiken				Martha and Joe Harrington				Shel and Dorothy Taylor
Bob Davis			Bob "Red" Norman						Buddy and Ruth Thomas
Richard Lawrence, AF, passed away August 2, 1999. Richard and Delores attended the Charleston Reunion. The picture below was taken from the one made in Charleston, but a better one will be substituted when available.