I just wanted to publicly thank Cajen Rhodes and Priscilla Peak for their assistance with the Fayette County Championship this year.
Fayette County lost a treasured son this past week with the passing of Robert "Bobby" P. Butler. His name was synonymous with the town of Brooks, and he was known to be a passionate public servant when it came to his community. With his genuine heart and outgoing personality, he truly never met a stranger. He was the quintessential southern gentleman who could light up a room with his entertaining stories of family, neighbors and travel.
He was born on July 18, 1933 in Atlanta, Ga. to parents Frank and Eunice Evans Butler. Bobby and his sister, Shela, grew up in the town of Brooks. He attended Fayette County High School, graduating in 1952. Shortly after high school he married the love of his life, Joy Thomas Butler, whom he had known since childhood.
Tremendously passionate about service to his country and community, Bobby served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Following that he worked as a real estate appraiser traveling around the southeast. In 1960 he returned to Brooks and renovated the family home place where he lived until recently. His service continued as he began working for FHA and later the IRS until his retirement in 1988. After retirement Bobby returned to residential real estate appraising.
Judy Elizabeth Tucker Moye Smith passed away in her sleep on February 28, 2016.
She was a native to Georgia, and enjoyed her youth in Fulton and DeKalb County with her parents, Judge Clyde Wesley Henley and Elizabeth Urban Henley.
Judy grew up with her sister, Barbara Hodges, who she loved very much and enjoyed having lengthy conversations with her until her last days. Judy attended Atlanta Public Schools where she met her first husband, Robert Arnold Tucker. She continued her education at the Piedmont School of Nursing where she received her nursing degree. From her marriage to Arnold Tucker, she was blessed with three children: Paige, Priscilla, and Matt who kept her busy for the next 40 years.
Roy Marvin Strickland, 76, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
He was born on March 15, 1939 in Scottdale, Ga. to Roy and Eva Strickland. Roy was honorably discharged from the National Guard. Roy was a 50 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 613. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a two-year President of the Alkuwa Shrine Unit. He loved to race go-carts. He also was a member of Harps Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
James Henry Moore, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on February 22, 2016. He was born on January 31, 1932 to Lawrence and Sadie Moore in Birmingham, Ala. He was the Patriarch of the family. He helped raise his sibling, loved his country and had a strong work ethic.
Mr. Moore was retired from the United States Air Force with 26 years of service as M/SGT. He was combat communications in the Air Force since Vietnam. He was retired from GSA as well. He had a strong faith and loved his grandchildren deeply.
Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia and his parents.
He is survived by his sons, Rick Moore (Joanne) and David Moore (Suzanne); his grand-children, Collin, Justin, Savannah, Caitlin, Madison, Emily and Noah; and his sisters, Alice Malone, Judy Blansit and Linda Foley.
Ms. Sondra S. Reid of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away on February 25, 2016.
Annual Lenten Lunches at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church will continue on subsequent weeks each Thursday throughout Lent.
The WinShape Camp road crew will be at Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville, Sunday, March 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. to give families a taste of what the day camp will be like this summer.
The Knights of Columbus, James P. Lyke Council 11458, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church will hold their annual Lenten fish fry every Friday through March 18.
Fayetteville resident Michael Lamar Graves was charged Feb. 26 with the murder of his nephew, Jason Brett Graves, in a Feb.
