James (Jim) Edelblute
James(jim)edelblute,78, formerly from Hilliard, Ohio now residing in Starkville, Mississippi passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. Jim was a farmer for many years and ended his working career as a truck driver.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy, of 57 years, sons Kevin (Kristin) of Starkville, Mississippi and Todd (Carrie) of Auburn, Alabama as well as five amazing grandchildren Caleb, Kayleigh, Alex, Madison, and George and several nieces and nephews.
His hobbies included bird watching, playing golf, cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, and attending the activities of his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters.
There will be a celebration of Jim's life at a later date.
If you would like to make a donation in Jim's honor, it can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.
County to LV and Nellie Chapman Hill on March 2, 1936. He graduated from Arlington High School in Philadelphia, Mississippi and shortly thereafter served in Korea as part of the Army.
On June 10, 1960, he married Jennie Gillis in Sturgis, Mississippi. During his professional career he worked as a Prototype Engineer in the furniture industry for over 30 years. Morgan Chapel Baptist Church was his home church, where he faithfully served as Deacon, Chairman of Deacons, Sunday school leader and member of the choir for many years. George had many hobbies including fishing with his children and grandchildren, wood working, gardening, singing gospel music and watching MSU sports. He had a love of nature and was a weather enthusiast. His ever present sense of humor kept family gatherings light hearted and full of laughter. He was happiest when at home with his large family and dog Lacey.
George is preceded in death by his father, mother, brother (Charles), sister (Pearl), grandson (Cameron), and greatgranddaughter (Sarah). He is survived by his wife of 62 years, brothers Jerry (Pat) Hill, Wilburn (Sara) Hill, Urshel Hill, Gene (Dana) Hill, Bennie (Debbie) Hill, Dannie (Ann) Hill, Sister Rachel Jackson, son Scott (Annice) Hill, daughters Missy (Stan) Arrington and Ginger (Bo) Keith and grandchildren Nikki (Michael) Davis, Mandy (Will) Schaub,
Thomas (Anna) Arrington, John (Emily) Hill, Will and Ty Keith. Also survived by great grandchildren Phillip and Ben Davis, Roper Schaub, Luke, Kate and Avery Arrington, Frankie and Stella Hill and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church Sturgis, Mississippi on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. with funeral service immediately following at 11:00. Pallbearers will be Thomas Arrington, John Hill, Will Keith, Ty Keith, Michael Davis, Will Schaub and Bo Keith.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Village, PO Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060-0027 or online at www. Baptistchildrensvillage.com.
Ward and Lucile Boyd Mcgee. He graduated from Noxubee County High School in Macon. He then graduated from East Mississippi Junior College and from Mississippi State University. He moved to Jackson, MS where he managed the Cardinal Paper Company for six years. In 1977 he married Clemie Sparkman and in 1979 they moved back to the Macon area. For several years Tommy worked at Murray Supply Company and later at Chancellor Wholesale Company before becoming the area sales representative for the Moorman Feed Company. He retired from Moorman's after over twenty years of service and focused on his growing taxidermy business, which he had begun while in Jackson. Specializing in deer mounts, it is estimated that he mounted over two thousand deer mounts during his lifetime. Tommy was a longtime member of Cooksville United Methodist Church. He was a passionate deer hunter who also loved to fish. He was locally known to be an excellent marksman with his rifles and he enjoyed handloading his own ammunition, always searching for that perfect combination to attain the best accuracy from his rifle.
Tommy Mcgee is survived by his wife, Clemie; his daughter: Lou Bennett (Blain) of Starkville, MS and his son: Ward Mcgee (Mallory) of Macon. He is also survived by his four beloved grandchildren: Colton Bennett, Brooke Mcgee, Blake Mcgee, and Brent Mcgee.