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CHARLES DAVID PEARCE
APEX -- Charles David Pearce, 58, of 7404 Roberts Rd., died at Rex Hospital early Friday, July 10, 1998.
Mr. Pearce was a member of Green Level Baptist Church and a statistician with the State Employment Security Comm., with 37 years of service.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 2 p.m. in the Green Level Baptist Church by Dr. Gattis Perry and Rev. Greg Belcher. A private Burial will be at a later date in the church cemetery.
Survivors are: his wife, Ann Roberts Pearce of the home; daughters, Suzanne and husband, Mark Justice of Apex, Jennifer and husband, Chas Scott of Reidsville; a grandson, Garrett Justice; a brother, Joseph R.Pearce of Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society Wake Co. Unit, 620 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, N.C. 27603 and to the Green-Level Baptist Church Building Fund, 8509, Green Level Church Rd., Apex, N.C. 27502.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 1998 at Apex Funeral Home, 511 West Williams St., HWY 55 Apex, N.C. and other times at the home.
MARVIN G. VICK
KINSTON -- Mr. Marvin Gilbert Vick, 85, of 2100 Greenbriar Road, died suddenly Sunday, April 25, 1999 at his residence.
He was a retired stock broker, member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Kinston B.P.O.E. Lodge and Duke University Quarter Century Club. Marvin was a lifelong resident of Kinston. He had been co-owner of the Kinston Laundry which was founded by his father. Marvin was also a partner in Powell Kistler Co. and manager of Inerstate Securities.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 4 p.m. from the residence at 2100 Greenbriar Road with Rev. Donald Weisner officiating.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Rucker Browne Vick.
He is survived bya son and daughter-in-law, Marvin Gilbert Vick, Jr. and Georgia B. Vick of Rocky Mount; daughter, Linda Vick Browne of Mt. Airy; four grandchildren, David Rucker Browne of Boone, Catherine Skelton Browne of Greensboro, Deanna Ashley Vick and Marvin Grey Vick of Goldsboro; three great-grandchildren, Alex, Aunika and Ashlind Browne, all of Boone.
Memorials may be made to the Thompson Orphanage, Charlotte, N.C., or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home.
LELA K.B. WARREN
STEM -- Lela Katherine Bryant Warren, 83, died Monday. Funeral services 1:00 p.m. Thursday Bright Funeral Home Chapel, in Wake Forest. Burial in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Durham.
Surviving is her husband, Henry Warren; daughters Ruby Caudle of Oxford, Dorothy Gillette and Teresa Warren, both of Stem; son, Rex Warren of Durham; sister Vivian Horton of Bunn; brothers, Clayburn Adcock and Lucius Adcock; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, and all other times at the home of Rex Warren, 2503 Holloway St., Durham, NC.
LILLIAN R. BLALOCK BROOKS
RALEIGH -- Lillian Russell Blalock Camp Brooks, 82, formerly of 214 Camden St., was born October 1, 1917 in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late John Oscar, Sr. and Maggie Horton Rivers Blalock. After an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease, she departed this life on October 10, 1999 at the Brian Health and Rehabilitation Center on Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Ivory Frank Brooks, Sr.; one son, John Oscar Brooks; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae "Sister" Blalock Walton, Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth Blalock Bates, and Mrs. Susie Mae Blalock Norwood; three brothers, John Oscar Blalock, Jr., Charlie Edward Rivers, and William E. "Blake" Blalock, Sr.
Left to cherish her memory are: two daughters, Geraldine Elizabeth "Tweedlum" Camp Tinsley and Mary Elaine Brooks, of Raleigh; five sons, Dr. Norman C. "Mickey" Camp, III (Betty); Ivory Frank "Sonny" Brooks, Jr., James E. "Boy-Boy" Brooks, all of Raleigh; Thomas W. "Berdie" Brooks (Natalie Denise) of Fuquay-Varina; and William E. "Blake" Brooks, Sr. (Iris) of Raleigh; one sister, Mrs. Mary Frances Lane of Raleigh; a special, loving caretaker, Mrs. Joyce Mims of Holly Springs; twenty-five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 12:30 p.m., St. Matthews AME Church, 1629 Bennett Rd., in Raleigh. Family visitation at the church beginning at 12:00 noon; other times at 803 E. Martin Street. Burial takes place at Carolina Biblical Gardens.
Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home, Inc.
JOHN R. "JACK" POWERS
CARY -- John R. "Jack" Powers, 82, Cary, died July 8, at Mayview Convalescent Center.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Norma, who resides at Mayview; his son, John R. Powers Jr., of Portland, Oregon; his daughters, Sue Wessel of Apex and Marsha Ambrose of Cary; and nine grandchildren.
Jack was well-known by employees of many local businesses who welcomed his banter, his quips, and his witty T-shirt sayings as he completed retirement in Cary the past three years.
A native of Girard, Ohio, Jack held one of the longest records in the United Methodist Church with 65 years perfect attendance in Sunday School. He was a graduate of Wittenberg University, a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, a past commander of the American Legion, a retired steel industry marketing manager, and an avid gardener.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Cary. He will be buried in Ohio, Sunday, July 12.
The family requests memorials be made toward a grounds beautification program in his name at Girard First Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard, Ohio, 44420.
Arrangements for the Powers family are by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas, Inc., Raleigh.
BERNARD E. (BERNIE) SIMONSON
RALEIGH -- Bernard E. (Bernie) Simonson, 74, of Raleigh, died Wednesday, July 8th. He was born May 14, 1924 in Des Plaines, IL.
During WWII Bernie served in the Army Air Corps, as a B17 bomber radio operator, completing 25 missions. He returned to the University of Illinois earning a Chemical Engineering degree, then worked at the Army Chemical Center, Edgewood Arsenal, Aberdeen, MD.
He retired to Raleigh in 1976 and worked in real estate part time. Bernie was a member of the Masons, held several offices in the Masonic Grand Lodge and was active in the Shriners and the Chanters group. He was a member of the Benson Memorial United Methodist Church. He also belonged to the Organ Guild and served as substitute organist at various churches and at the state prison. Additionally, he was an Amateur Radio Operator.
Surviving: niece, Linda Emmons Stephens of Concord; nephews, Bruce Alan Emmons of Charlotte and Jay Michael Emmons of Richmond; brother-in-law, W.F. (Bud) Emmons of Raleigh; eight grandnieces and a grandnephew.
Memorial arrangements are incomplete.
CHARLES V. WILKERSON
GREENVILLE -- Mr. Charles V. Wilkerson, 87, died Friday, July 10, 1998.
The funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Pinewood Memorial Park.
He was co-owner and retired president of S.G. Wilkerson and Sons Funeral Home, Inc., and Pinewood Memorial Park in Greenville.
He is survived by: daughter, Dr. Carole W. Samuelson of Birmingham, Alabama; son, Charles V. Wilkerson of Greenville; four grandchildren; three great-grandsons; sister, Christine W. Mashburn of Greensboro; brothers, George W. Wilkerson, Herbert M. Wilkerson, and Norman W. Wilkerson, all of Greenville.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home of Charles and Barbara Wilkerson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles V. Wilkerson Scholarship Fund, c/o Kiwanis Club of Greenville, P.O. Box 1821, Greenville, N.C. 27835.
A. WAYNE "BUDDY" BAREFOOT
BENSON -- Mr. Alfred Wayne "Buddy" Barefoot, 44, of 1098 Shade Tree Road, died Monday at Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. today at Rose & Graham Funeral Home chapel. Officiating will be the Revs. Bobby Smith and Glenn McCullen. Burial will follow in Barefoot family cemetery.
Mr. Barefoot was born February 5, 1954, in Harnett County, to Alva Surcey Barefoot Lee of Benson, and the late Alfred E. "I.D." Barefoot. He was employed in parts sales and auto sales for Capital Ford in Raleigh. Mr. Barefoot was a member of Stone's Creek Advent Christian Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother include: wife, Carol Morgan Barefoot; son, Bradley Wayne Barefoot of the home; daughter, Amanda Carol Barefoot of the home; stepfather, R.C. Lee of Benson; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis B. and Junior Johnson of Benson.
Contributions may be made to the Barefoot Scholarship Trust Fund c/o BB&T, Acct.# 5213967683, 4409 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home, Benson.
THOMAS E. KEE
APRIL 30, 1921 - JAN. 24, 1999
RALEIGH -- Thomas E. Kee, whose service at Shaw University covered a period of 41 years, died on Sunday, January 24, 1999 at the Wake Medical Center. Tommy, as he was affectionately known by his associates, was born in Newark, New Jersey the son of the late Floyd and Anna Kee. He began his educational journey in the public school system of Newark. He graduated from the city's Barringer High School. He entered Shaw University in 1939. There, he became well-known as a good student and as an excellent football player.
His education was interrupted from 1943-1946, while he served in the military forces. Returning to Shaw in 1946, he graduated with the class of 1947.
Dr. Kee received the Master of Arts in French from Columbia University in New York City. In 1959, he received Diplome d' etudes Francaises from the University of Bordeaux in France. He later studied during several summer school sessions at various American Institutions of higher learning.
In 1983 Shaw University, recognizing his commitment to higher education, conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. In 1948, Shaw University made him a member of its faculty. Forty-one years later he retired. His work experience had seen him serve as a teacher and as an administrator. As a teacher, he rose to the rank of Professor of Foreign Languages. As an administrator, he served as Dean of Students, Vice President for Student Affairs, for University Relations, for Institutional Relations, and also as Executive Vice President of the University.
He received praise from the administration and co-workers for his dedication. For three years, he served as the chairman of the Selection Committee of the University's Athletic Hall of Fame. He was inducted into that Hall in 1985.
Among his affiliations and memberships are: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, which he served as Basileus during his college days; Martin Street Baptist Church, where he served for many years as a member of the Board of Deacons, Director of the Male Chorus, and Director of the Choral Choir. He had memberships in many other organizations too numerous to list.
Family members who remember his productive and fruitful life are his wife of 55 years, Elnora McCrimmon Kee; a daughter, Dr. Brenda E. Kee of Louisville, Ky.; two sons, Thomas E. Kee and Timothy O. Kee, both of Raleigh; three sisters, Florence Hickman of East Orange, N.J., Norma Crayne of Atlanta, Ga. and Vivian Lampkin of Montclair, N.J.; one brother, Horace Kee of Plainfield, N.J.; five grandchildren, Portia Kee, Andrea Kee, Paris Kee of Raleigh, Alanna Kee Brown and Colin Kee Brown of Louisville, Ky.; one son-in-law, Wayne S. Brown; one daughter-in-law, Dietra B. Kee and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, January 28, 1999 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Martin Street Baptist Church, 1001 E. Martin Street.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Martin Street Baptist Church, with Dr. Charles T. Bullock, Pastor, officiating and Lightner Funeral Home in charge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Thomas E. Kee, Scholarship Fund at Shaw University, 118 E. South Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.
WADE C. (CHIP) LEWIS, III
Sept. 11, 1947 - Jan. 21, 1999
RALEIGH -- Chip Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade C. Lewis, Jr., died from a massive heart attack, while in Cincinnati, Ohio on business.
He is survived by his wife, Wylene; his son, Christopher, director of Camp Cheerio in N.C.; and his daughter, Sara, a junior at Indiana University. Their home is in Elkhart, Indiana, where Chip was employed by Goshen Rubber Company, as Vice-President of Human Resources. His brother, Dale who has spent most of his adult life in the bush country of Zambia, Africa, is on the staff of N.Y. Zoological Society, serving as a wildlife conservationist.
Chip began the game of golf at age seven, after a bout with Polio.
As the years rolled by, he continued his love of the game making a name for himself in junior golf tournaments played throughout the southeastern states. He played on Broughton High golf team, and later entered Wake Forest University on a golf scholarship. While still an amateur he played in the U.S. Open and followed that by turning professional. His first job as a pro did little to stimulate his long-term interest in golf, and after a few short years he gave up his professional status and finally regained his amateur standing.
Other survivors include Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Flythe, and their son, Skip, who, on numerous occasions played with Chip when participating in member-guest tournaments at Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, N.C. Also, Walter F. Lewis of Topsail, N.C. and Walter F. Lewis, Jr. of Raleigh.
A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Y.M.C.A. Camp Cheerio-Lewis Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 6258, High Point, N.C. 27262 or Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27605
