OBITUARIES: In Memory
JACKS, Myrtle Josephine
Mrs. Myrtle Josephine Braswell Jacks received her angel wings on Saturday, July 20, 2019, following an illness of several months.
She was born in Carroll County, Ga, on August 26, 1930, the daughter of the late John Thomas Braswell and Willie Jane Horsley Braswell. She was preceded in death by sisters, Hilda Braswell, Elsie Clark and Connis Selman. Her brother, J.D. Braswell, was a casualty of World War II.
Mrs. Jacks moved with her family from Whitesburg, GA, to Shannon, GA, at an early age. A June 3, 1947, graduate of Model High School, she eloped with her sweetheart the same day. Her husband, T.W. Jacks, preceded her in death on October 26, 2018, after celebrating 71 years of marriage. She was a resident of Rome and Floyd County many years and was a homebound member of North Rome Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and served Him faithfully. Her spirited and devoted love for her family will be a legacy passed on through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Jacks is survived by two daughters and sonsin-law, Gail Couch (Ed) of Rome, and Bivian Carter (Michael) of Brunswick, GA. Three granddaughters she cared for while their mothers pursued careers, Laura Couch Self (Jason) of Rome, Courtney Carter Bridges (Jarrett) of St. Simons Island, GA, and Whitney Carter Herndon (David) of Brunswick, six great-grandchildren, Lovett Self of Rome, Finley and Breaker Bridges of St. Simons Island, and Elijah, Samuel and Emily Herndon of Brunswick. A sister, Linda Childress of Rome and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff of Rome Health and Rehabilitation as well as the staff of Hyman Hospice for their care.
A memorial celebrating the lives of both Myrtle and T.W. Jacks will be scheduled at a later date
The staff of Salmon Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Myrtle Josephine Braswell Jacks.
“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” — George Sand
COLE, Louis Gerald
Mr. Louis Gerald “Jerry” Cole, age 78, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at a local hospital.
Mr. Cole was born in Rome, GA, on June 20, 1941, the son of the late Lawrence Louis Cole and the late Venedith “Nita” Dillingham Cole. Jerry loved hiking, reading, tending his garden and woodworking. He graduated from West Rome High School in ‘59 and then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. He also served in the United States Army for 6 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Cole.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol Charlene Carnes Cole; his daughter and her husband, Cristal and Rick Singleton; his son, Matthew Cole; his grandchildren, Haylee Singleton and Jordan Singleton.
A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, with Rev. Ken Oates RI¿FLDWLQJ
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, from 1:00pm until the service time.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.
SMILE BECAUSE HE LIVED
You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn back, or you can do what he would want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
— Author Unknown
“Life is for the living. Death is for the dead. Let life be like music. And death a note unsaid.”
— Langston Hughes