Marcus Reid Dekle -MACON
- Marcus Reid Dekle was born July 27, 1917, in Claxton, Georgia, to Silas Mark and Minnie Reid Dekle.
Raised in Cordele, Georgia, he attended Georgia Tech for two years before his education was interrupted by the onset of WWII. Joining the Army Air Corps, he was the navigator on a B-24 Liberator bomber where he successfully completed 24 combat missions over Italy, Austria and Greece. On November 2, 1943, his plane was shot down over Austria. The only survivor of the ten-man crew, he was captured by the Germans and was a prisoner of war for 18 months. He received numerous medals and commendations including the Purple Heart.
-He married Nettie Mae Webb after the war and continued his education, graduating from Emory University Dental School. In 1952 he and Nettie moved to Macon, Georgia, where they raised their five children. For the next 54 years, until he retired June 1, 2006, Dr. Dekle practiced general dentistry.
-Dr. Dekle's military service did not end with the war. He again answered his call to duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis, spending one year in Cuba. He remained in the Air Force Reserve until his retirement in 1971 and in the Air Force Officer's Club until his death.
-Dr. Dekle was active in numerous organizations, including: Riverside United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Jesters (Shriners), the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, the Emory Alumni Association, American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Retired Officers' Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Disabled American Veterans Association, Reserve Officers Association, Military Order of the World War, the Macon Elks Club, Moose Lodge, the Grand Jury Association, the Middle Georgia Woodworkers Association, and served as president of the Central District Dental Society.
-He enjoyed fishing, boating, photography, and was a private pilot for many years.
-Survivors: Wife, Nettie Mae Dekle of Macon; Children, Glenda Gregory (Alex) of Duluth, GA, Diedre Coker of Macon, Marcus Dekle, Jr. (Deanna) of Schnecksville, PA, Jan Gibson (William) of Bolingbroke, GA, and Robert Dekle of Milledgeville, GA; Sisters, Barbara Sowell of Savannah, Jane Cunningham of Warner Robins, Joan Riles of Albany, and Emily Wakefield.
-Dr. Dekle was predeceased by his brothers, Dr. George E. Dekle and Franklin Dekle, and by a sister, Jeanette D. Adams.
-Services will be held Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 3P.M. in the Chapel of Hart's Mortuary with burial in Macon Memorial Park. Visitation: Friday from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Hart's Mortuary.
-Hart's Mortuary has charge of arrangements. Marcus Reid Dekle
Published in The Telegraph on 8/4/2006
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Saturday 7-29-06
Dr. Lewis Roy Irby -MACON - Dr. Lewis Irby died in a local hospital early [July 28th, 2006] Friday morning due to a brief illness. Memorial services will be held at 2P.M. Sunday at Thomaston Road Church of Christ with Minister Robert C. Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will meet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue and may be reached at 3167 Misty Valley Drive, Macon, GA 31204. They suggest that memorial donations be made to Thomaston Road Church of Christ, 5855 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220 but those who wish to send flowers, may do so.
-Dr. Irby was a longtime resident of Macon, GA. He was a 1952 graduate of Lanier High School and graduated from Emory School of Dentistry in 1958. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for several years. Dr. Irby had a local practice for over forty years and was a member of the American Dental Association. He was a member of Thomaston Road Church of Christ and was the father of the late Michael Lewis Irby.
-Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Craig Wentworth of Macon; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bobby) Edward and Mary Lee Irby of Macon; his daughter-in-law, Laurie Irby of Macon; his sister, Shirley (Blake) Causey of Macon; five grandchildren, Kayleigh Irby, Christina Wentworth, Michael Irby, Janin Irby and Morgan Irby and several nieces and nephews.
-Visit www.mem.com to express tributes.
-Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue has charge of arrangements. Dr. Lewis Irby
Loy Leo Strawn, Jr.
Published in The Telegraph on 8/6/2006 p4B
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-MACON
- Dr. Loy Leo Strawn, Jr., 77, died Saturday, August 5, 2006. Memorial services will be held at 11A.M. Monday at Vineville United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Rev. Alan Fennell and Rev. Joseph B. Duke, III will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street and asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Avenue, Macon 31204 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
-Dr. Strawn was a native of McDonough, Georgia, and was the son of the late Loy Leo, Sr. and Una Raulerson Strawn. He was a graduate of Emory at Oxford Academy and Emory at Oxford Junior College, and received his B.S. degree from Emory University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. After graduation, Dr. Strawn served in the United States Army before entering dental school in 1953. He graduated from Emory University School of Dentistry and was a member and past president of Psi Omega dental social fraternity, and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. After graduation from dental school, Dr. Strawn established his practice in Macon.
-He was a member and former president of the Bibb County Dental Association, a member and former secretary and president of the Georgia Dental Association, a member of and Georgia delegate to the American Dental Association, a fellow of the International College of Dentists, and a fellow of the American College of Dentists. He was a charter member and past president of the Georgia Academy of Dental Practice. He was recipient of the Dentist of the Year Award from the Central District Dental Association, and he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Emory Dental Alumni Association in 2002.
-Dr. Strawn was also a member of the Fifth District Dental Society of Atlanta. He served in many capacities with the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting and was General Chairman of the Hinman meeting in 1981. He received the coveted Gold Card Award from the Hinman Dental Society in January, 2001.
-Dr. Strawn was a member of Vineville United Methodist Church and had served on the Administrative Board of the Church. He was a supporter of Boy Scouts of America and former president of Vine-Ingle Little League. Dr. Strawn served on the Board of Governors of Stratford Academy for 12 years and served as Chairman of the Board from 1973 until 1975. He was a member of Idle Hour Golf and Country Club, having served on the Board of Directors.
-Dr. Strawn was preceded in death by his brothers, David Franklin Strawn and Robert Arthur Strawn. He is survived by his wife, Claire Amis Strawn of Macon; son, Dr. L. Daniel Strawn and his wife, Connie of Macon; daughters, Holly Strawn Riley and her husband, John of McDonough, Alice Strawn Sheridan and her husband, Tino of Macon; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Strawn, Laura Lee Strawn, Daniel Strawn, Val Sheridan and Loy Sheridan; several nieces and nephews.
-Visit www.mem.com to express tributes.
-Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.