Woodgett, Edward Eugene "Tan"

Friday, August 17, 2012

Edward Eugene “Tan” Woodgett, 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at a local hospital. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, in the chapel with Pastor Calvin B. White officiating. Interment will be on Monday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. at Ruth Cofer Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.


Kelly, Susan Bayless

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Jarrett, Polly

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Peardon-Russell, Thelma Harris (Jasper)

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