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R. Posey Obituary
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R.H. Posey, Jr., long time resident of Flora, Mississippi passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2011 at the age of 82. He was born on March 26, 1929 to Virginia Keys Posey and R.H. Posey, Sr. He attended Sledge School and graduated from Flora High School. He attended Milllsaps College and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and was a pitcher for the Millsaps baseball team. He was a member of the Flora United Methodist Church. He was a retired cattle farmer, business owner, and horse trainer of Tennessee walking horses. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gloria Oswalt Posey, his son, Henry Presley Posey, his son William Jeffrey Posey(Dawn), his daughter, Leisa Posey Rucker ( Joe), his grandchildren, William(Bill) Jeffrey Posey, Jr.(McLain), Andrew(Drew) Keys Posey, Joseph Spencer Rucker, and Emily Paige Rucker, Gail Oswalt Cauthen his sister in law, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was adored by his family and leaves lots of wonderful memories they will cherish forever. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his kindness, his friendliness, and his love for animals.
Visitation will be Friday July 29, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Flora United Methodist Church at 142 Carter Street in Flora Mississippi. Graveside services will be Saturday July 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Flora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Flora United Methodist Church building fund. Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland is assisting with the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pete Weisenberger
July 31, 2011
Mr. Posey was a delightful fellow to greet and visit. I didn't know him real well, but he always was a pleasure to talk to, the kind of guy we wish we had more of.
Carolyn Forbes
July 30, 2011
Presley, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn & Toby
Todd Smith
July 29, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Posey passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will always remember our little visits form the days when I would stop in the store on main street.
Trella Long
July 29, 2011
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers Leisa. I am so sorry for your loss and I know how it feels to lose a parent. You will feel the void for years and years, but time does help. You will forever cherish the wonderful and special memeries of him to keep him alive in your heart. I love you and offer my deepest sympathy and ask for God's love, faith and courage to wrap around you in this time of sorrow.
Trella Aurell Long
Candy Potter
July 29, 2011
Jeff and Dawn: I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Candy Potter (MCC)
Drenett Burchfield
July 29, 2011
Leisa and extended family. So sorry to hear of your fathers death. You will have so many wonderful memories of him. I wonder if you get your sense of humor and laugh from him. A true lover of life. Our many thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Drenett Aurell Burchfield and family (Pontotoc, MS)
Margo Goss
July 29, 2011
Leisa, Spencer and Paige
I am saddened by the news of your sudden loss. My thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences for your family.
Susan Desmond
July 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Candy Evans
July 29, 2011
Presly and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Your father's life will be remembered and his ressurection celebrated!
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
July 29, 2011
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