Martin J Akridge 52 Head
Nora E Akridge 48 Wife
Lonita Akridge 16 Dau
Marceline Akridge 10 Dau
Philip Akridge 9 Son
Ophelia Akridge 4 Granddaugter
The Camilla Enterprise
Issue of May 30, 1952
Martin Jefferson "Charlie" Akridge, prominent Mitchell County farmer died Wednesday,21 May 1952, at 11:00 PM at his home in Pebble City community following a short illness. Mr. Akridge had been in failing health for the past several months. News of his passing caused widespread sorrow among numerous friends of this county and section.
Funeral services took place Saturday, 24 May 1952, at 3:00 PM at Antioch Methodist church at Pebble City where Mr. Akridge had worshiped since childhood. The Rev Nathan H. Williams of Camilla conducted the service and was assisted by the Rev W. H. Littleton and the Rev A. T. Rigsby of Sale City. Nephews of Mr. Akridge serving as pall bearers were; C. E. Smith, Paul Smith, Alton Palmer, Allen Eubanks, L. B. Edwards, John Cates, Tom Akridge and Leon Davis. Interment was in Akridge cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge.
The son of the late Elihu and Nancy Adams Akridge, Mr. Akridge was born in Mitchell County near Camilla, 7 Jul 1877. He had lived his entire life in Mitchell, being a member of a family that produced an unusual number of large and successful farmers. Mr. Akridge retired about a year ago on account of ill health.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Lee Turner of Pebble City; Mrs. T. B. Hancock of Doerun; one son, Phillip B. Akridge; two sisters, Mrs. Jesse F. Smith and Miss Alice Akridge; two brothers, Jim and T. E. Akridge.
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Martin J Akridge 52 Head
Nora E Akridge 48 Wife
Lonita Akridge 16 Dau
Marceline Akridge 10 Dau
Philip Akridge 9 Son
Ophelia Akridge 4 Granddaugter
The Camilla Enterprise
Issue of May 30, 1952
Martin Jefferson "Charlie" Akridge, prominent Mitchell County farmer died Wednesday,21 May 1952, at 11:00 PM at his home in Pebble City community following a short illness. Mr. Akridge had been in failing health for the past several months. News of his passing caused widespread sorrow among numerous friends of this county and section.
Funeral services took place Saturday, 24 May 1952, at 3:00 PM at Antioch Methodist church at Pebble City where Mr. Akridge had worshiped since childhood. The Rev Nathan H. Williams of Camilla conducted the service and was assisted by the Rev W. H. Littleton and the Rev A. T. Rigsby of Sale City. Nephews of Mr. Akridge serving as pall bearers were; C. E. Smith, Paul Smith, Alton Palmer, Allen Eubanks, L. B. Edwards, John Cates, Tom Akridge and Leon Davis. Interment was in Akridge cemetery. Bramlett Funeral Home was in charge.
The son of the late Elihu and Nancy Adams Akridge, Mr. Akridge was born in Mitchell County near Camilla, 7 Jul 1877. He had lived his entire life in Mitchell, being a member of a family that produced an unusual number of large and successful farmers. Mr. Akridge retired about a year ago on account of ill health.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Lee Turner of Pebble City; Mrs. T. B. Hancock of Doerun; one son, Phillip B. Akridge; two sisters, Mrs. Jesse F. Smith and Miss Alice Akridge; two brothers, Jim and T. E. Akridge.
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