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Billy Folker Obituary
Born in Liberty County, he lived there most of his life and in Pooler for several years.
He served in the Georgia Army National Guard, Brigade 166, in Hinesville, retiring as a staff sergeant, and was retired from civil service at Ft. Stewart.
He was a master gardener at the Bamboo Farm in Savannah and an avid golfer at Cherokee Rose Country Club in Hinesville.
He enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in his spare time and cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Elim Baptist Church and was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Marie Folker; son, John A. Folker; and siblings, Wiles Folker, Ashton Folker, Bubba Folker and Belinda Flanigan.
Survivors are his daughters, Kimberly Connelly (Tim) of Savannah, Kelly Wilson (Amanda) of Anderson, S.C.; and Elizabeth Kangeter (Ray) of Pooler; son, Daniel Baxter (Erika) of Guyton; daughter-in-law, Kim Folker of Hinesville; sister, Shirley Carter (Jesse Padgett) of Hinesville; grandchildren, Cody Folker (Jordye), Meagan Folker, Jordan Dodd (Cameron), Preston Knowles, Griffin Knowles, Riley Scott, Abby Scott, Greyson Fields and Minka Kangeter; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was at Elim Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 2, at 11 a.m.
Visitation was from 10–11 a.m. prior to the service.
Burial, with full military honors, followed in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Daniel Baxter, Cody Folker, Preston Knowles, Griffin Knowles, Tim Connelly, Ray Kangeter, Riley Scott and Mike Folker.
Honorary pallbearers were the Liberty Independent Troop.
Remembrances are suggested to Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.
Coastal Courier
(Hinesville, Ga.)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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