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     Tressie E. Funderburk was born on 7 Jun 1873.¹ She was the daughter of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates.

Tressie E. Funderburk died on 19 Jun 1873.¹

     Reason W. Williams was born on 14 Jan 1875 in SC.^1,2,3

Reason W. Williams married Harriet Ann Corrina Funderburk, daughter of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates, on 16 Nov 1898 in Decatur Co., GA.^4,2,3 Reason W. Williams was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Iron City, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Harriet Ann Corrina Funderburk.³ Reason W. Williams was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Harriet Ann Corrina Funderburk and Reason Eugene Williams.⁵

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Reason W. Williams filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA. He was tall, of slender build, with brown eyes and black hair. He was living on Rt. B in Bainbridge. H. D. Trawick signed as Registrar. Mrs. R. Williams was listed as his nearest relative.⁶ Reason was working in Naval Stores at V. D. Chason & Company.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Kendricks, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Harriet Ann Corrina Funderburk and Reason Eugene Williams.⁷ Reason W. Williams was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Rock Pond, Seminole Co., GA, with others in the household: Harriet Ann Corrina Funderburk and Reason Eugene Williams.⁸ Reason W. Williams was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Iron City, Seminole Co., GA, with others in the household: Harriet Ann Corrina Funderburk.⁹

Reason W. Williams died on 16 Jun 1941 in Iron City, Seminole Co., GA, at age 66; the informant of the death was Reason Eugene Williams.^10,11 Reason W. Williams was buried on 17 Jun 1941 in New Enterprise Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Seminole Co., GA.^12,10

     George Edward Funderburk was born on 13 Apr 1883.^1,2 He was the son of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates. George Edward Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of David A. Covington Funderburk.

George Edward Funderburk married first Tempie F. Faircloth, daughter of Thomas Faircloth and Tabitha A. Barber, on 31 May 1903 in Decatur Co., GA.^3,2

George Edward Funderburk was widowed on 18 Jul 1906.⁴

George's second marriage was to Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan on 24 May 1908 in Decatur Co., GA.^5,2 George Edward Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Iron City, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan, Aldwin G. Funderburk and Darrell Funderburk (his 2nd wife and 2 sons.)⁶



This is the great-grandson of Abel Laney Funderburk who placed a marker on the graves of Abel Laney and his wife, Tressie (some long time after their deaths.)

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. George Edward Funderburk filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA. He was of medium height, of medium build, with blue eyes and black hair. He was living in Donalsonville. Robin L. Cox signed as Registrar. Ruth Funderburk was listed as his nearest relative.⁷ George was an Oil Mill Superintendent for the Donalsonville Oil Mill in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Brinson, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan, Aldwin G. Funderburk, Darrell Funderburk, Zita Funderburk and Vebert Funderburk (his 2nd wife and 4 children.)⁸ George Edward Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA, with others in the household: Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan, Darrell Funderburk, Zita Funderburk and Vebert Funderburk.⁹ George Edward Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, with others in the household: Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan, Vebert Funderburk, Zita Funderburk and Mitchell Peter Sampson.¹⁰

George Edward Funderburk was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know the address of Aldwin G. Funderburk.¹¹ George Edward Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, with others in the household: Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan, Mitchell Peter Sampson and Zita Funderburk (his wife and his son-in-law and daughter living in the next-door apartment.)¹²

George Edward Funderburk died on 5 Jan 1971 in Colquitt Co., GA, at age 87.¹³ He was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.¹⁴

     Tempie F. Faircloth was born on 4 Apr 1887.² She was the daughter of Thomas Faircloth and Tabitha A. Barber. Tempie F. Faircloth was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Rock Pond, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Faircloth.

Tempie F. Faircloth married George Edward Funderburk, son of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates, on 31 May 1903 in Decatur Co., GA.^3,2

Tempie F. Faircloth died on 18 Jul 1906 at age 19.² She was buried in Salem-Seminole Baptist Church Cemetery, Desser, Seminole Co., GA.⁴

     Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan was born on 2 Jan 1892.¹

Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan married George Edward Funderburk, son of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates, on 24 May 1908 in Decatur Co., GA.^2,1 Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Iron City, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.³

Ruth Funderburk was listed as the nearest relative of George Edward Funderburk on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁴ Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Brinson, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁵ Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁶ Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁷ Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁸

Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan died on 14 Sep 1951 at age 59.¹ She was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.⁹

     Bessie Louise Funderburk was born on 29 Nov 1890.¹ She was the daughter of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates.

Bessie Louise Funderburk married Garland G. Caldwell.¹ Bessie Louise Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of David A. Covington Funderburk. Bessie Louise Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of David A. Covington Funderburk.

Bessie Louise Funderburk died on 26 Nov 1923 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, at age 32; the informant of the death was Garland G. Caldwell, her husband.^2,1 Bessie Louise Funderburk was buried in Brinson Cemetery, Brinson, Decatur Co., GA.^3,4

     Garland G. Caldwell married Bessie Louise Funderburk, daughter of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates.¹

In 1923, Garland G. Caldwell was the informant of the death of his wife, Bessie Louise Funderburk.^2,1

     David Bickett Funderburk was born on 27 May 1892 in Decatur Co., GA.^1,2 He was the son of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates.

David Bickett Funderburk married Lura May Alday.² David Bickett Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of David A. Covington Funderburk. David Bickett Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of David A. Covington Funderburk. David was an engineer for Seaboard Railroad. He worked for the railroad for approximately 45 years.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Alapaha, Berrien Co., GA, with others in the household: Lura May Alday and Billie S. Funderburk.

David Bickett Funderburk was living in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, from 1925 to 1970.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Lura May Alday and Billie S. Funderburk. David Bickett Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Lura May Alday and Billie S. Funderburk.³

David Bickett Funderburk died on 18 Nov 1970 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, at age 78.^1,2 His funeral was held at 3:00 pm on 20 Nov 1970 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.¹ He was buried on 20 Nov 1970 in Oak City Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.^4,1

     Lura May Alday was born on 7 May 1897 in TN.^1,2

Lura May Alday married David Bickett Funderburk, son of David A. Covington Funderburk and Smithy Jane Yates.² Lura May Alday was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Alapaha, Berrien Co., GA, in the household of David Bickett Funderburk. Lura May Alday was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of David Bickett Funderburk. Lura May Alday was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of David Bickett Funderburk.³

Lura May Alday died on 9 Feb 1984 at age 86. Her last residence was Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.^4,5 She was buried in Oak City Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.⁵

     John Paul Funderburk was born on 25 Feb 1899.^1,2 He was the son of James Sample Funderburk and Elizabeth (Bettie) Massey. John Paul Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Jesup, Wayne Co., GA, in the household of James Sample Funderburk.³

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. John Paul Funderburk filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA. He was short, of slender build, with gray eyes and brown hair. He was single and living at 316 E. Hill Ave. in Valdosta. Tho. James A. Funderburke is listed as his nearest relative. D. W. Agnew signed as Registrar.⁴ John was a bookkeeper in the Valdosta Grocery Store on 12 Sep 1918 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.¹ He was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, in the household of Elizabeth (Bettie) Massey.⁵ John Paul Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL, in the household of Elizabeth (Bettie) Massey.⁶ John Paul Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL, with others in the household: Elizabeth Mae Funderburk and Elizabeth (Bettie) Massey.⁷

John Paul Funderburk died on 2 Sep 1959 at age 60.² He was buried in 1959 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.²