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2A ◆ SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014 OPELIKA-AUBURN NEWS ◆ www.oanow.com IN OUR AREA Montgomery Montgomery Dadeville Dadeville Auburn Auburn Opelika Opelika Smiths Station Smiths Station Beulah Beulah Lanett Lanett Valley Valley Phenix City Phenix City Birmingham Birmingham Atlanta Atlanta Loachapoka Loachapoka Beauregard Beauregard Columbus Columbus Dawson Dawson Clanton Clanton Barnesville Barnesville Selma Selma Union Springs Union Springs Americus Americus Manchester Manchester Alabaster Alabaster Anniston Anniston Alexander City Alexander City Troy Troy Griffin Griffin Carrollton Carrollton Talladega Talladega La Grange La Grange Newnan Newnan Tuskegee Tuskegee Eufaula Eufaula Prattville Prattville Roanoke Roanoke Greenville Greenville Luverne Luverne Beatrice Beatrice Haynesville Haynesville Brent Brent Cuthbert Cuthbert Fort Valley Fort Valley Thomaston Thomaston Sylacauga Sylacauga Albany Albany Sun and Moon The AccuWeather ® Extended Forecast Today’s Forecast for East Alabama Almanac Lake Top Gates Observe Change Lake Levels Yesterday as of 7 a.m. in feet; levels furnished by Tennessee Valley Authority. 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Today Tonight Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Partly cloudy, with a stray storm or two A slight chance of storms early Clouds and sun with a couple of t-storms A couple of thunderstorms, mainly later An a.m. t-storm, then a t-storm or two Partly sunny 87° 71° 84° 68° 84° 69° 86° 70° 88° 69° RF: 97° RF: 68° RF: 94° RF: 71° RF: 97° RF: 73° RF: 96° RF: 72° RealFeel: 94° RealFeel: 70° Forecasts and graphics, with the exception of today's WRBL forecast, provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2014 Lee County through 4 p.m. yesterday Sunrise today 5:48 a.m. Sunset today 7:48 p.m. Moonrise today 12:53 a.m. Moonset today 2:36 p.m. George 190 188.69 -0.04 Harding 521 520.81 none Jordan 252 251.25 none Lay 396 395.70 none Martin 490 489.47 none Mitchell 312 311.79 none Thurlow 289 287.36 none Wedowee N.A. 792.92 none West Point 635 633.40 -0.22 Yates 344 342.49 none 24 hours ending 4 p.m. 0.85" Month to date 1.30" Normal month to date 4.06" Year to date 29.82" Last year to date 29.39" Normal year to date 30.51" High 79° Low 66° Normal high 91° Normal low 71° Today Mon. 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Albany 84 71 t 85 69 t Athens 82 68 t 83 67 t Atlanta 81 69 t 81 69 t Birmingham 87 69 t 88 71 pc Columbus 83 70 t 86 69 t Decatur 84 66 t 88 67 pc Dothan 83 70 t 86 70 t Florence 88 67 t 91 70 pc Gadsden 85 67 t 87 68 pc Huntsville 85 68 t 89 71 pc Macon 81 68 t 81 67 t Mobile 85 70 t 87 70 t Montgomery 87 71 t 90 70 t Panama City 84 73 t 85 71 t Pensacola 85 73 t 86 72 t Rome 83 68 t 85 68 t Tallahassee 84 72 t 85 70 t Tuscaloosa 87 68 t 90 70 pc New July 26 First Aug 3 Full Aug 10 Last Aug 17 85/71 85/71 87/71 87/71 86/71 86/71 85/68 85/68 85/68 85/68 86/68 86/68 87/69 87/69 81/69 81/69 81/68 81/68 87/69 87/69 83/70 83/70 89/71 89/71 85/70 85/70 85/69 85/69 86/69 86/69 86/68 86/68 86/71 86/71 83/69 83/69 82/67 82/67 87/70 87/70 86/70 86/70 81/68 81/68 88/71 88/71 85/69 85/69 88/69 88/69 85/70 85/70 84/69 84/69 87/69 87/69 87/71 87/71 81/67 81/67 83/68 83/68 82/68 82/68 83/70 83/70 88/72 88/72 87/72 87/72 87/70 87/70 86/68 86/68 87/70 87/70 88/71 88/71 88/70 88/70 89/71 89/71 89/71 89/71 88/71 88/71 87/72 87/72 84/71 84/71 Obituaries NEWS NEWS OPELIKA-AUBURN OPELIKA-AUBURN Rex Maynor, Publisher Ext. 2558, [email protected] Patrick Johnston, Managing Editor Ext. 2541, [email protected] H.T. Bear, Production Manager Ext. 2567, [email protected] Tim Maxwell, Pressroom Manager Ext. 2557, [email protected] Sheila Haydel, Advertising Director Ext. 2538, [email protected] Greg Curry, Creative Services Manager Ext. 2502, [email protected] Phone 334-749-6271 Fax 334-749-1228 www.oanow.com Missed paper? The Opelika-Auburn News (ISSN 1044-7539) is located at 2901 Society Hill Road, Opelika, AL 36801 Office: 334-749-6271 Fax: 334-749-1228 Published seven mornings a week. Periodicals postage paid at Opelika, Alabama. Postmaster: Send address changes to Opelika-Auburn News, P.O. Drawer 2208, Opelika, AL 36803-2208. For same-day redelivery service in the Opelika-Auburn area, call our circulation department Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to noon. Subscription rate by carrier 7 days a week: 1 month, $13.95; 3 months, $42.15; 6 months, $84.30; and one year, $168.60; or pay by EZ PAY at $12.45 per month. Single copy rates: Daily 75 cents, Sunday $1.50. All payments for periods 3 months or more in advance should be made directly to the Opelika-Auburn News. Mail subscription rates will be quoted on request. Publisher reserves the right to adjust rates during the subscription period. Subscription rate changes may be implemented by chang- ing duration of the subscription. Corrections We want to correct any substantial errors or inaccuracies printed in the Opelika-Auburn News. Anyone wishing to make a correction or clarification should call the editor at 749-6271 Ext. 2541 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Corrections and clarifications generally run on page 2A. PHYLLIS MAY CHANSLER Phyllis May Chansler, 76, of Auburn passed away, Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Bethany House. Visitation is 5-7 pm Monday at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Mrs Chansler was born July 28, 1937 in Detroit, MI. She had been a resident of Auburn. She was raised on Fonda Lake in Brighton, MI where she met her future husband, Bill, at the local roller skating rink. They were married in June 1957 as Bill entered a career in the US Air Force. Mrs Chansler faithfully followed her husband around the world doing what the Lord put her on the planet to do, create a loving and nurturing home for her family and caring for those around her. She just loved to cook and found great joy in discovering new recipes to make for her family and friends. Her children grew up to be happy, healthy and independent with a clear understanding that home isn’t necessarily a specific place, but "home is where Mom is". Mom got back around to doing her own thing as the kids were going through high school in Maryland. She complet- ed her BS degree at Bowie State College after starting 20 years earlier at the University of Michigan. She then began a 20 year career as a Librarian for Anne Arundel County, MD, serving in various locations as the children’s librarian, reading stories and helping the little ones. She also loved the challenge of researching the answers to many eclectic questions she was asked by inquisi- tive patrons. She retired to provide end of life care for her mother, Mamie Strake, before moving to Auburn in 2001. She quickly became a part of Auburn in many ways. As a life-long learner, she especially enjoyed attending Ollie classes with Bill and had a great time with all the wonderful people there. She was an active member of the St Michael’s Bereavement Ministry and enjoyed water aerobics at Auburn University and working out at HealthPlus. She will be missed. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William "Bill" Chansler of Auburn, 5 children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson: daughter, Jennifer Cataleta of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter Autumn (Andy) Fisher of Portland, OR, her son Stuart (Jennna) Cataleta and great-grandson Lukas of Denver, CO; sons, Phillip (Mary-Claire) of Auburn, his daughters Annabelle and Rose-Katherine; Michael of Seattle, WA, his daughter Jessie; Jeffrey (Maria) of Wrightsville Beach, NC, his son Andrew and daughter Alexandra; and Christopher (Wanda), of Trapp, MD, his son Christopher, Jr and daughters Rachel and Klohe; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. BOOKER T. EDWARDS Funeral services for Booker T. Edwards, 65, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2014, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Rev. Nelson Fears will officiate. Mr. Edwards, who passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Veteran Hospital in Montgomery, AL, was born November 28, 1948 in Lee County, Alabama. Public viewing will be Sunday, July 20, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Survivors include: wife, Annie Whatley Edwards of Opelika, AL; two sons, Willie (Wendy) Pettus and Demarcie Whatley (Charlisse Pinkard) both of Opelika, AL; mother, Georgia Watts of Opelika, AL; three sisters, Doris Butler, Lisa Watts and Janice Bryant all of Opelika, AL; four brothers, Earl (Virginia) Watts, Howard Watts, Jr., all of Opelika, AL Larry (Michelle) Watts Seattle, WA; a host of other relatives and friends. Harris Funeral Home is directing Please visit www.harrisfune ralhomeinc.com to view and sign registry ROBERT S. LIU Robert S. Liu of Auburn, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the age of 90. He was born in Sichuan, China. Robert was surrounded by his family, nurses, and friends at Oak Park nursing home. He is survived by his children son, Steve Liu; daughter-in-law, Linda Liu; son-in-law, James M Beach; daughter, Wei Beach; as well as his grandchildren Allen Liu, and Andrew Liu. Robert immigrated to America from Taiwan in 1967. Robert lived most of his life in New Jersey and the New York area. Robert graduated from the Chinese Air Force Academy, and retired as 1st/Lieutenant from Taiwan. During 1952-1953 Robert was trained to fly a P-51 Mustang in the USAF Aircraft Controllers School, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL, and Kessler Air Force Base, MS. Following the cremation of Mr. Liu at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home and Crematory in Opelika, AL. Robert will be taken back to Covington, LA to be placed next to his love, wife Mor Liu next week. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home and Crematory www.jeffcoattrant.com TONY WAYNE MEIGS Tony Wayne Meigs, 76, a resident of Salem, died July 19, 2014, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson. Visitation will be Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home, Opelika Al. Funeral services will be at the Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel on Monday, July 21 at 4pm, and burial will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Wayne was born at Daviston, Alabama (Talla- poosa County, June 29, 1938, son of Robert Wilson Meggs and Inetie Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Billie Yvonne Wisener; daughter, Cynthia Meigs, step-daughter Dell (Robert) Corley; step-son Tom Hilyer; step grand- children; Jerry (TJ) Hilyer, Brandon and Jason Corley, Cody Jenkins; sister, Phyllis Shelnutt; sister’s in law: Nancy Meigs, Dolores Wisener; brother-in-law Jesse Wisener; and numer- ous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Henry, Howard, Troy and Virgil; his sisters: Vera Blyth, Eunice Drake, Mrytice Lancaster and Clara Flatt. Wayne was retired from Huguley Water System where he served as water superintendent for 43 years. When he retired, he could say that he oversaw every foot of water lines that were installed. He loved his customers and regardless of weather, he served them, faithfully, night or day. He was a member of the Alabama National Guard for 7 years and participated in three major events in Alabama that involved Civil Rights. In 1963 he was federalized and present when George Wallace stood in the door at the University of Alabama. In 1963 he was sent to Birmingham to help maintain order when the black church was bombed and four little girls were killed. He was sent to Montgomery, in 1965, to protect the leaders of those who marched from Selma who marched from Selma to Montgomery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made in Mr. Meigs memory to Salem United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 24, Salem Al 36874. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice of Phenix City, and a special thank you to Cassandra Screws. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home and Crematory will be directing. www.jeffcoattrant.com CALVIN WESLEY RHODES Mr. Calvin Wesley Rhodes 79, of Opelika passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. A graveside service for Mr. Rhodes will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 in Garden Hills Cemetery with Reverend Steve Scoggins officiating. Visita- tion will be held Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Jeffcoat- Trant Funeral Home beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Mr. Rhodes has been a part of the Opelika community since 1954 working with the Hamilton Bakery which later became Flowers Baking Company of Opelika. Mr. Rhodes worked up through the sales department to become President of the Opelika plant in 1975 and remained until his retirement in 2005. Mr. Rhodes had over 50 years of service with Flowers Baking. Mr. Rhodes was involved in various organizations and served in leadership roles. Mr. Rhodes was a longtime supporter, and avid fan of his beloved Auburn Tigers. He served on the Board of Directors of Compass Bank, and served in the Kiwanis Club where he served as President in 1986. He was also presently serving on the Cemetery Committee for Opelika. Mr. Rhodes is preceded in death by his father, Otha Heflin Rhodes; mother, Dorothy Baker Rhodes, and his first wife Tommie Guy Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes is survived by his wife Flora Jane Hollingsworth Rhodes; children: Calvin Wesley Rhodes, Jr. (Dawn), Adair Rhodes Martin (George); step-children: Edward Neal Johnson (Diane), Jane Brette Johnson; grandchil- dren: Daniel Wesley Rhodes, Katy Rhodes Pineda, Emily Adair Rhodes, Samantha Adair Martin, and George Calvin Martin; step-grandchild, Jacob Edward Johnson, and one great grandchild Maxwell Wesley Cowen Pineda. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home will be directing. www.jeffcoattrant.com HENRY JULIUS STERN Henry Julius Stern, a lifetime resident of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Thursday July 17th, 2014, at East Alabama Medical Center. He was 82 years of age. Henry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Roslyn Brock Stern. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia (Ginger), his son, J, one sister, Lora (Dean) Coleman, his nieces, Julie (Rick) Golson, Linda (Mark) Epstein, Sandi (Mark) Cross and Dee (Harold) Boatright and many beloved relatives. Henry was born on September 4, 1931, to Arnold and Hedwig Stern in Westheim, Germany. On June 16, 1937, at the urging of his uncle, Julius and aunt, Amelia Hagedorn, Henry, his sister, Lora, his mother, father, uncle and grandmother, left Hamburg, Germany, on the S.S. Washington, the last ship of Jews escaping the Nazi moratorium on Jews leaving Germany. The family arrived in Opelika to a city wide welcome. Henry was educated in the Opelika School System, attended Auburn Universi- ty, served in the United States Navy, and returned to Opelika where he met and married, Roslyn Brock. He soon became a partner in Hollingsworth, Norman and Stern, an Opelika See OBITS, Page 3A
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PHYLLIS MAYCHANSLER
Phyllis May Chansler, 76,of Auburn passed away,Thursday, July 17, 2014 atBethany House. Visitationis 5-7 pm Monday atJeffcoat-Trant FuneralHome. Funeral serviceswill be 10 am Tuesday, July22, 2014 at St Michaelthe Archangel CatholicChurch.
Mrs Chansler was bornJuly 28, 1937 in Detroit, MI.She had been a resident ofAuburn. She was raised onFonda Lake in Brighton, MIwhere she met her futurehusband, Bill, at the localroller skating rink. Theywere married in June 1957as Bill entered a careerin the US Air Force.Mrs Chansler faithfullyfollowed her husbandaround the world doingwhat the Lord put her onthe planet to do, create aloving and nurturing homefor her family and caringfor those around her. Shejust loved to cook andfound great joy indiscovering new recipes tomake for her family andfriends. Her children grewup to be happy, healthyand independent with aclear understanding thathome isn’t necessarily aspecific place, but "home iswhere Mom is". Mom gotback around to doing herown thing as the kids weregoing through high schoolin Maryland. She complet-ed her BS degree at BowieState College after starting20 years earlier at theUniversity of Michigan.She then began a 20 yearcareer as a Librarian forAnne Arundel County, MD,serving in various locationsas the children’s librarian,reading stories and helpingthe little ones. She alsoloved the challenge ofresearching the answers tomany eclectic questionsshe was asked by inquisi-tive patrons. She retired to
patrons.provide end of life care forher mother, Mamie Strake,before moving to Auburnin 2001. She quicklybecame a part of Auburn inmany ways. As a life-longlearner, she especiallyenjoyed attending Ollieclasses with Bill and had agreat time with all thewonderful people there.She was an active memberof the St Michael’sBereavement Ministry andenjoyed water aerobics atAuburn University andworking out at HealthPlus.She will be missed.
She is survived by herhusband of 57 years,William "Bill" Chansler ofAuburn, 5 children, 10grandchildren and onegreat-grandson: daughter,Jennifer Cataleta ofPhoenix, AZ, her daughterAutumn (Andy) Fisher ofPortland, OR, her sonStuart (Jennna) Cataletaand great-grandson Lukasof Denver, CO; sons, Phillip(Mary-Claire) of Auburn,his daughters Annabelleand Rose-Katherine;Michael of Seattle, WA, hisdaughter Jessie; Jeffrey(Maria) of WrightsvilleBeach, NC, his son Andrewand daughter Alexandra;and Christopher (Wanda),of Trapp, MD, his sonChristopher, Jr anddaughters Rachel andKlohe; and a host of nieces,nephews, other lovingrelatives and friends.
BOOKER T.EDWARDS
Funeral services forBooker T. Edwards, 65, ofOpelika, AL, will be at 1:00p.m., Monday, July 21,2014, at Harris FuneralHome Chapel withinterment in EvergreenCemetery, Rev. NelsonFears will officiate.
Mr. Edwards, whopassed away Tuesday, July15, 2014 at the VeteranHospital in Montgomery,AL, was born November 28,1948 in Lee County,Alabama.
Public viewing will beSunday, July 20, 2014, from2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Survivors include: wife,Annie Whatley Edwards ofOpelika, AL; two sons,Willie (Wendy) Pettusand Demarcie Whatley(Charlisse Pinkard) both ofOpelika, AL; mother,
Opelika,Georgia Watts of Opelika,AL; three sisters, DorisButler, Lisa Watts andJanice Bryant all of Opelika,AL; four brothers, Earl(Virginia) Watts, HowardWatts, Jr., all of Opelika, ALLarry (Michelle) WattsSeattle, WA; a host of otherrelatives and friends.
Harris Funeral Homeis directing
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ROBERTS. LIU
Robert S. Liu of Auburn,Alabama, passed away onTuesday, July 15, 2014 atthe age of 90. He was bornin Sichuan, China. Robertwas surrounded by hisfamily, nurses, and friendsat Oak Park nursing home.He is survived by hischildren son, Steve Liu;daughter-in-law, LindaLiu; son-in-law, James MBeach; daughter, WeiBeach; as well as hisgrandchildren Allen Liu,and Andrew Liu.
Robert immigrated toAmerica from Taiwan in1967. Robert lived mostof his life in New Jerseyand the New York area.Robert graduated fromthe Chinese Air ForceAcademy, and retired as1st/Lieutenant fromTaiwan. During 1952-1953Robert was trained to fly aP-51 Mustang in the USAFAircraft Controllers School,Tyndall Air Force Base, FL,and Kessler Air Force Base,MS.
Following the cremationof Mr. Liu at Jeffcoat-TrantFuneral Home andCrematory in Opelika, AL.Robert will be taken backto Covington, LA to beplaced next to his love, wifeMor Liu next week.
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TONY WAYNEMEIGS
Tony Wayne Meigs, 76, aresident of Salem, died July19, 2014, after a lengthybattle with Parkinson.Visitation will be Sunday,July 20, 2014 from 6pm to8pm at Jeffcoat-TrantFuneral Home, Opelika Al.Funeral services will be atthe Jeffcoat-Trant Chapelon Monday, July 21 at 4pm,and burial will follow atGarden Hills Cemetery.
He was a member ofSalem United MethodistChurch. Wayne was born atDaviston, Alabama (Talla-poosa County, June 29,1938, son of Robert WilsonMeggs and Inetie Bishop.
He is survived by hiswife, Billie YvonneWisener; daughter, CynthiaMeigs, step-daughter Dell(Robert) Corley; step-sonTom Hilyer; step grand-children; Jerry (TJ) Hilyer,Brandon and Jason Corley,Cody Jenkins; sister, PhyllisShelnutt; sister’s in law:Nancy Meigs, DoloresWisener; brother-in-lawJesse Wisener; and numer-ous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded indeath by his brothers:Henry, Howard, Troy andVirgil; his sisters: VeraBlyth, Eunice Drake,Mrytice Lancaster andClara Flatt.
Wayne was retired fromHuguley Water Systemwhere he served as watersuperintendent for 43years. When he retired, hecould say that he oversawevery foot of water linesthat were installed. Heloved his customers andregardless of weather, heserved them, faithfully,night or day.
He was a member of theAlabama National Guardfor 7 years and participatedin three major events inAlabama that involved CivilRights. In 1963 he wasfederalized and presentwhen George Wallacestood in the door at theUniversity of Alabama. In1963 he was sent toBirmingham to helpmaintain order when theblack church was bombedand four little girls werekilled. He was sent toMontgomery, in 1965, toprotect the leaders of thosewho marched from Selma
who marched from Selmato Montgomery.
Flowers will be acceptedor donations may be madein Mr. Meigs memory toSalem United MethodistChurch, Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 24, Salem Al 36874.The family would like tothank Gentiva Hospice ofPhenix City, and a specialthank you to CassandraScrews.
Jeffcoat-Trant FuneralHome and Crematory will
be directing.www.jeffcoattrant.com
CALVINWESLEYRHODES
Mr. Calvin WesleyRhodes 79, of Opelikapassed away Friday, July18, 2014 at East AlabamaMedical Center in Opelika.A graveside service for Mr.Rhodes will be 11:00 a.m.Monday, July 21, 2014 inGarden Hills Cemeterywith Reverend SteveScoggins officiating. Visita-tion will be held Sunday,July 20, 2014 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Homebeginning at 4:00 p.m. until6:00 p.m.
Mr. Rhodes has been apart of the Opelikacommunity since 1954working with the HamiltonBakery which later becameFlowers Baking Companyof Opelika. Mr. Rhodesworked up throughthe sales department tobecome President of theOpelika plant in 1975 andremained until hisretirement in 2005. Mr.Rhodes had over 50 yearsof service with FlowersBaking. Mr. Rhodes wasinvolved in variousorganizations and servedin leadership roles. Mr.Rhodes was a longtimesupporter, and avid fan ofhis beloved Auburn Tigers.He served on the Board ofDirectors of CompassBank, and served in theKiwanis Club where heserved as President in 1986.He was also presentlyserving on the CemeteryCommittee for Opelika.
Mr. Rhodes is precededin death by his father, OthaHeflin Rhodes; mother,Dorothy Baker Rhodes, andhis first wife Tommie GuyRhodes.
Mr. Rhodes is survivedby his wife Flora Jane
byHollingsworth Rhodes;children: Calvin WesleyRhodes, Jr. (Dawn), AdairRhodes Martin (George);step-children: Edward NealJohnson (Diane), JaneBrette Johnson; grandchil-dren: Daniel WesleyRhodes, Katy RhodesPineda, Emily AdairRhodes, Samantha AdairMartin, and George CalvinMartin; step-grandchild,Jacob Edward Johnson,and one great grandchildMaxwell Wesley CowenPineda.
Jeffcoat-Trant FuneralHome will be directing.www.jeffcoattrant.com
HENRYJULIUSSTERN
Henry Julius Stern, alifetime resident ofOpelika, Alabama, passedaway on Thursday July17th, 2014, at East AlabamaMedical Center. He was 82years of age.
Henry was preceded indeath by his beloved wife,Roslyn Brock Stern. He issurvived by his daughter,Virginia (Ginger), his son, J,one sister, Lora (Dean)Coleman, his nieces, Julie(Rick) Golson, Linda(Mark) Epstein, Sandi(Mark) Cross and Dee(Harold) Boatright andmany beloved relatives.
Henry was born onSeptember 4, 1931, toArnold and Hedwig Sternin Westheim, Germany. OnJune 16, 1937, at the urgingof his uncle, Julius andaunt, Amelia Hagedorn,Henry, his sister, Lora, hismother, father, uncleand grandmother, leftHamburg, Germany, on theS.S. Washington, the lastship of Jews escaping theNazi moratorium on Jewsleaving Germany. Thefamily arrived in Opelika toa city wide welcome.
Henry was educated inthe Opelika School System,attended Auburn Universi-ty, served in the UnitedStates Navy, and returnedto Opelika where he metand married, Roslyn Brock.He soon became a partnerin Hollingsworth, Normanand Stern, an Opelika
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