>From The Oak Ridger 12 Sep 2002 T.G. "Gordon" Godfrey Jr., 69, of Oak Ridge, Clarence Pointer Sr., 64, of Andersonville, Norman C. Miller, 59, of Aldie, Va., formerly of Clinton, Alma Ruth Coleman, 72, of Clinton, Kendall "Kenny" Ray Henry, 18, of Sunbright, Clayton Lide, 80, longtime resident of Oliver Springs, ============================================ T.G. "Gordon" Godfrey Jr., 69, of Oak Ridge, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Greenville, S.C., he was the son of T. Gordon and Elizabeth Young Godfrey, later Mardre, both now deceased. Mr. Godfrey attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and later graduated from Clemson University with bachelor's and master's degrees in 1957 and 1959. He retired in 1997 after 38 years as a materials engineer at both Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. After his wife's death in 1999, Mr. Godfrey became a volunteer at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, having developed a strong attachment to the people who had cared so well for her, according to his family. He volunteered for nearly four years, and his family said he was dedicated to being "at work" even when he was very ill. His family said he befriended everyone he met there including patients, family members, and staff, and derived intense joy from helping people when they needed it most. According to his family, Mr. Godfrey was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and he took pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed seeing his children experience parenthood. In addition to his parents, Mr. Godfrey was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Proctor Godfrey. Mr. Godfrey is survived by three daughters, Gayle M. Godfrey of Oak Ridge, Greta Godfrey Miller of Knoxville, and Gwyn Godfrey Snider and husband, Todd, of North Augusta, S.C.; and by two grandchildren, Erich Thomas Miller of Oak Ridge and Melanie Elaine Snider of North Augusta. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at Weatherford Mortuary. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to the Hospitality House of Methodist Medical Center, c/o the Methodist Hospital Foundation, 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 or the American Lung Association, 212 South Peters Road, Suite 106, Knoxville, TN 37923-5217. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Clarence Pointer Sr., 64, of Andersonville, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born Nov. 1, 1938, in Anderson County, he was the son of Willie and Rena Bumgardner Pointer, both now deceased. Mr. Pointer was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and retired from the Anderson County School System as a custodian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Pointer Jr., and by a brother, Ralph Carl Pointer. Mr. Pointer is survived by his wife, Martha Jackson Pointer; three sons, James Lee Pointer of Clinton, and Jesse Elbert Pointer and Harold Benjiman Pointer, both of Andersonville; and by two daughters, Diane Lyons and husband, Wesley, of Andersonville, and Stacy Lee Shepherd of Oak Ridge. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and by three sisters, Willie Prosise of Claxton, Betty Jean Brooks of Oliver Springs Highway, and Shirley Taylor of Clinton. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Harold Ellis and the Rev. Ray Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church cemetery in Heiskell. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at the funeral home. Norman C. Miller, 59, of Aldie, Va., formerly of Clinton, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Virginia. Born Feb. 25, 1944, in Bell County, Ky., he was the son of Teeta Miller of Clinton and Glendon T. Miller, who is now deceased. Mr. Miller was a member of Edgemoore Baptist Church and was retired from the U.S. Government. In addition to his mother, Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Shirley Carol Miller; his son, Norman C. Miller Jr. of Winchester, Va.; two daughters, Shawna D. Miller of Berryville, Va., and Melissa D. Howell of San Clemente, Calif.; one grandchild; and by several aunts, uncles and extended several members. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton with the Rev. Clark Brown officiating. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Hospice of National Capital Region, 9300 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031-1207. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all local arrangements. Alma Ruth Coleman, 72, of Clinton, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. Born June 1, 1931, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of Edd and Edna Smith Woods, of the Dutch Valley community, both now deceased. She was a 40-year member of Midway Baptist Church in Clinton. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her husband of 42 years, Joe Coleman; two daughters, Jeanie Nowicki and husband, Greg, of Atlanta, Ga., and Debbie Christian and husband, Darin, of Kingsport; a brother, Bill Woods of Grimsley; and by three grandchildren, Evan Nowicki, Kate Nowicki and Heather Christian. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at Anderson Memorial Gardens on Oliver Springs Highway with the Rev. Don Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Kendall "Kenny" Ray Henry, 18, of Sunbright, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003. Born Oct. 14, 1984, he was the son of Machelle Henry. He was a 2003 graduate of Central High School and was employed by Kroger in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Ray Henry, and by his great-grandparents, Harvey and Ester Walker and Jess and Gretchel Henry. In addition to his mother and her fiancé, Tim Sexton, Mr. Henry is survived by his grandmother, Jo Ann Henry; two aunts, Janice Brown and family, Doug, Devin and Drent, and Sandy Spurling and family, Richard, Justan and Michael; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. His family said he was loved and will be missed by many friends including Reneé Lopez Castaneda and Michael Rich, who are considered special. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright with Charles Webb and the Rev. Lew Kizer officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Sunbright Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Clayton Lide, 80, longtime resident of Oliver Springs, formerly of South Carolina, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at Briarcliff Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at Littleleaf Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. Burial will be Monday, Sept. 15, in Darlington, S.C. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. 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