He was a retired employee of South Central Bell, a member of Troy United Methodist Church, Telephone Pioneers of America, Western Sun Lodge #88, Goodwill Shrine Club and Communication Workers of America.
A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Troy United Methodist Church. Graveside services are today at 11 a.m. in Highland Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Judd Monery and the Rev. Luther Hasz officiating. George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home-North Chapel in Jackson are in charge of arrangements.
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