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JOHN SOLOMON Obituary

John Zedilious Solomon, III John Zedilious Solomon, III, of Dothan, died Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Flowers Hospital. He was 74. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church of Dothan with Dr. James Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street directing. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Dothan, 1380 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36303. Mr. Solomon was born April 18, 1935, the son of the late John Zedilious Solomon and Marie Patterson Solomon Flowers. He lived in Dothan his entire life. He attended Dothan High School and graduated from Riverside Military Academy, Gainesville, GA. He graduated from Auburn University and attended a two year program at Chevrolet's School of Modern Merchandising and Management. Mr. Solomon owned and operated Solomon Chevrolet. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dothan, the Wilbur Walden Men's Bible Class and was a lifelong Rotarian. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. Mr. Solomon was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Buck Flowers. Mr. Solomon leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Jane (Janie) Mills Solomon; one brother, Az Flowers and wife, Janet; one sister-in-law, Sam Flowers; sons, John Zed-ilious Solomon IV and wife, Rebecca, Archibald Mills Solomon and wife, Tracey; daughters, Marie Patterson Solomon, Jane Solomon Morgan and husband, Philip; grandchildren, Ashlie Wells and husband, Eben, Ivey Katz and husband, Joey, John Z. Solomon, V and wife, Ashley, Archibald Mills Solomon, II, J. Leigh Solomon, Mary Jane Now-ell, Sarah Morgan, Rachel Morgan, Chase Solomon-Cobb and wife, Sarah, Jennifer Elaine Smith and Johnny Mack Harper; great-grandchildren, Morgan Whitten, Mo Katz, Eben Wells and Zed Solomon. He also leaves behind numerous extended family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be John Z. Solomon V, Archibald M. Solomon, II, Joey Katz, Eben Wells, Bob Flowers, Lee Fitch, Paul Turner, Jr., Glenn Spivey, Clay Howell, and Ronnie Koen. Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.byrdfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com

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Published by Dothan Eagle from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2009.

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Allen Smith, II

December 16, 2009

Dear Janie,

We remember fondly you, Big John and your family sitting in the front yard enjoying each other as we would go and come up Live Oak Street on our daily trips to and from the beach.

You were very special to John in many ways. We will miss him as we know you do.

So sorry for your loss. You and your lovely family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

When we are at The Grove and you are down, we will raise a glass and drink a toast to John.

Love you,

Allen & Kay Smith

December 10, 2009

We fondly remember our longtime neighbor John from Dothan and Seagrove with sympathy for your loss.
Frances Boozer Grubb & Gipsy Grubb Bergstrom

December 8, 2009

Dear Janie, I am so sorry to hear about John. He was a great man and will be deeply missed by all. I wish I could have been there. But you are in my thoughts and my prayers. I didn't hear the news until tonight. I can only pray to God that He will comfort you and your family. God Bless.
Rick Brooks St. Thomas USVI

Cyndi Harris Smith

December 8, 2009

Oh Miss Janie, I am so sorry to here about John. I didn't know until today. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

Bernice Coleman

December 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Ms Janie and family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

T C

December 8, 2009

I will miss you my friend

December 8, 2009

So sorry for the loss to the family.John was a good man and will be missed. Kathrine Enfinger-Brandon Miss Paul Enfinger Jr-Lakeland Fl

December 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Solomon family. I worked with some of you at your dealership quite a few years ago and have fond memories of John III. He was a quiet man but had a great sense of humor. I know you will miss him greatly.
Beverly Schneider

December 8, 2009

John and Rebecca,

We are sorry to hear about Mr. Solomon's death and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time for you and your family. May the peace of God surround you and comfort you now and always.

Danny and Lisa Lewis
part of your Harvest Church family.

December 8, 2009

Im sorry to hear of your loss, Mr. John was a sweet man. He will surely be missed. All of you will be in my prayers.

Michelle Burch Driskell

Raymond & Joyce Dees

December 8, 2009

Our prayers are with the family. Our
first car after moving to Dothan
came from Solomon. John sent us a
letter thanking us.

December 8, 2009

You are all in our prayers at this hard time, I have wonderful memories of the Solomons, Pattersons and Dunns at Seagrove. I know Mama and John are catching up on good times now! Taylor Dunn Bankston, formerly Red Hill, now Baconton Georgia

Jerry Biggs

December 8, 2009

John & Arch, Very sorry to hear about you Dad I wish I had some words of wisdom about things like this but all I know to say is I hope the best for you and your Family. Your faith and Trust in God and each other I believe will be your answer.
My prayers are with your family

Carolyn & Ken Bedford

December 7, 2009

Our condolencess and prays to the family. We wish you comfort and peace.

Carolyn and Ken Bedford

Patti and Mark Horton

December 7, 2009

Janie, Marie, John, Arch, and Jane - We were so saddened to hear about John last night. He was such a good friend to us and so very many people and will be missed. I am sorry that I will not be able to travel down tomorrow. We love y'all and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Ted & Brenda Fulford

December 7, 2009

So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Solomon. I have fond memories of my time spent working for him. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Ivy Kistler Hatcher

December 7, 2009

My condolences and prayers go out to the family. May God give you strength in the days ahead.

William & Trish Mills

December 7, 2009

Aunt Janie- Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Uncle John will be truly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill Jr. & Trish

Julie Patterson Long

December 7, 2009

Janie, John, Marie, Arch and Jane - I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. Please know that we love you all and will be thinking about you during this very sad time. John Solomon will be greatly missed - he was a good man.
Love to you all,
Julie

Bill Mills

December 7, 2009

To my Dear Sister- Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time and I ask you to please pass these sentiments on to your children and grandchildren. Your husband John was a remarkable man in many ways. Knowing him personally as I did for many years, I am well aware of the difference he made in the lives of many people both in his business and personal life. He will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Bill & Toni

Kathy Arnold

December 7, 2009

So Sorry for your lost. Only can pray for the family to stay strong in love.

Victor Peel

December 7, 2009

To the Solomon family, I am truly sorry to hear about John. I have many fond memories of him when I worked with him years ago. He loved his community and he dearly loved his family. I will always remember John.

Greg Mills

December 7, 2009

We are so saddened by the news; we will keep you all in our prayers.
God bless Uncle John!
Greg, Deborah and John Mills

Debra Mathis

December 7, 2009

Jane - we will be thinking about you and your family during this time of sorrow and loss.

Dana Mixon-Smith

December 7, 2009

Janie, I am so sorry to hear about John. This will be a tough transition for you and you will be in my prayers.. Now Big John and Mama can play cards or visit together.. Lots of Love and Hugs

Martha Woodham

December 7, 2009

Janie, John, Archie, Marie and Jane, My heart goes out you all.. May God bring you peace and guidance in the next few weeks. Just know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. John was very special to me and my family. I am here for you. Love, Martha & family

Carolyn Baker

December 7, 2009

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

SEFI RICHARDSON

December 7, 2009

JOHN&JLEIGH.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW OF YOUR FATHERS AND GRANDFATHER

Krista, Wade & Isabella Squiers

December 7, 2009

Unfortunately we never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Solomon in person, but through getting to know his beautiful family over the past few years, we have felt his greatness and witnessed the deep love his family had for him. He is now free to run, play and hunt again, surrounded by the beauty of spirit. With deepest sympathy,

Ashley Waller

December 7, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Claudia Farmer

December 7, 2009

Dear Jane, John, Arch, Marie, and Baby Jane,
Ed, Merritt, Patterson and I are saddened by the news of John. I know he is at peace and his health restored but the loss of our friend and cousin is not easy. On Saturday for some unknown reason I was thinking of Aunt Shug and now I know why. May the peace of the Lord be with you all and comfort you.
Love
Claudia

Blair Richardson

December 7, 2009

Mr. Solomon was one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Solomon Family.

Neil and Jane Shelor

December 7, 2009

Janie
We are so sorry about John's death. It has been a long struggle for both of you. You have truly been a strenth to him and your entire family. We are in North Carolina and will not be back Tuesday in time for the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matt Bullard

December 7, 2009

Matt and Linda Bullard

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