Aiken High School Class of 1971

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Randy Dale Watson, M.D.

Randy Dale Watson, M.D.
AIKEN, SC – Randy Dale Watson, M.D., age 63, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.
Dr. Watson was born August 18, 1953 in Royston, GA to the late Derl and Jimmie Watson. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina in 1974 and Medical Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1978. Dr. Watson completed his internship and residency in Shreveport, LA and returned to Aiken, SC to be near his family. In Aiken, he practiced as an Internal Medicine Physician for 34 years and as the Chief of Staff and on the Board of Trustees for Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He will be remembered for his passion for his family and his patients.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Watson was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Watson Squires and Donna Watson Gilmore.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Catherine “Kay” Watson; a son, Kelly Robert Watson (Veronica), Columbia, SC; a daughter, Kimberly Watson Coffin (Matthew), Aiken, SC; two grandchildren, Benjamin Coffin and Caroline Watson; and two sisters, Deborah Davis (Charles), N. Augusta, SC and Terri Garris (Louis), Aiken, SC.
Friends may call on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at George Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Millbrook Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens.
The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy for the Watson family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

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George Funeral Home & Cremation Center
211 Park Avenue, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 220-0728

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Published in The Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2017

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Info about 2017 Class Reunion

About the reunion:
  • 3/18/17 at The Municipal Bldg.in Aiken 7:00 to 11:00 (with doors open at 6:00 for setup) Enter from the Alley
  •  $35 donation in advance  $40 donation at the door.. RSVP by 3/1/17 with checks made payable to: Aiken HS Class of 1971, PO Box 7192 Aiken,SC 29804
  • Hardship Fund available for anyone needing help with admission
  • Sandra Best and Pat Pinkard will work the door (former Aiken High graduates)
  • Dress is Casual (Of course, if dressy is your thing, please feel free to do so)
  • BBQ Buffet by Ultimate Tailgaters will be provided…Plan to eat at 8:00
  • “Open” bar.
  • Music by DJ
  • Photos by Jim Bunch…Hubby of our very own Mary George Bunch (If you haven’t seen those from the 2012 reunion, check them out on the website: aikenhigh1971.org)
  • Scholarship Fund Donations will be accepted at the reunion
The following activities are in the planning stage:  Please advise of your interest with your RSVP:
Friday 3/17/17, a visit to Aiken High, our beloved school,has been approved for 3:30 to 4:00.
Saturday afternoon 3/18/17 Tour of Aiken Cost is $15 per person.
Also on Saturday, what else..GOLF…If you are interested in playing, contact Charlie Miller no later than 3/5/17 at:charlesfmiller53@gmail.com

Next meeting will be Sunday 3/5/17  3:00 pm at The Wilcox..

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Lenny Carroll Atkinson

Lenny Carroll Atkinson

AIKEN, SC – LENNY CARROLL ATKINSON, 64, beloved husband of Sherri Bennett Atkinson, died suddenly, Friday, December 16, 2016 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Darlington, SC, Lenny was a son of the late Leonard Clayton and Faye Bass Atkinson. He was a former maintenance supervisor and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and usher.

Lenny Atkinson 1971

Survivors, in addition to his wife Sherri, include two daughters, Staci Atkinson White, Hartsville, SC, Shyanne Atkinson, Aiken; a son, Lee Christopher Atkinson (Keeley), Aiken; three grandchildren, Kayin Fox, Kimber Atkinson, Landen Atkinson; a sister, Judy Lewis Ward, North Augusta, SC; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Connie and Steve Jeffreys, Killeen, TX and his beloved dogs, Paisley and Sissy.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday afternoon, December 20th at 4 o’clock at Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton with The Rev. Mike Bell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Corinth Baptist Church, 805 South Main St., New Ellenton, SC 29809.

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

SERVICES
Memorial ServiceTuesday, December 20, 2016
4:00 PM

Corinth Baptist Church
805 S. Main St.
New Ellenton, SC 29809

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John Arthur “Artie” Gibbons

Obituary for Mr. John Arthur Gibbons

Artie Gibbons 1971

AIKEN, SC – Mr. John Arthur “Artie” Gibbons age, 63, entered into rest on Sunday, December 11, 2016 peacefully at his residence.

Artie, as he was affectionately known as, was born September 17, 1953 in Charleston, SC to James and Gladys Gibbons. He has been a resident of Aiken, SC for sixty years and was of the Baptist faith. Artie will be remembered for the love he had for his friends, family, and especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, James R. Gibbons and Gladys B. Gibbons, Artie is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay Warneke Gibbons; two sons, Scott Gibbons (Shayna), of Minot, ND and Matt Gibbons (Anna), North Myrtle Beach, SC; a sister, Jackie Wilkinson (Sam); four brothers, Dick Gibbons, David Gibbons (Adena), Pat Gibbons (Teresa), Ken Gibbons (Amy); and five grandchildren, Cayden, Aleah, Cayley, Bryce and John Thomas Gibbons.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 17 from 3pm-5pm at George’s Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Artie’s memory may be directed to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at cholangiocarcinoma.org