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Valdee Exley Obituary
The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, the Woodrow W. Oglesby Sunday School Class, and received his 57th continuous year Sunday School Pin. He retired from Union Camp, was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran, member of the American Legion Post #209, and the Masonic Lodge #440 F.& A.M.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Meldrim C. Exley and Hattie Gertrude Helmly Exley, and his wife, Gladys Oglesby Exley.
Survivors include his daughters, Judith Exley Edenfield of Rincon, Jane Exley Rowell (Jim) of Rincon, Joy Exley Stanton (John) of Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Julie Exley Oliver (Joe) of Rincon; sister, Olivia Exley Weitman of Springfield; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Tuesday, May 8, at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at Rincon United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Rincon Cemetery.
Remembrances may be given to Rincon United Methodist Church, 107 Savannah Ave., Rincon, GA 31326.
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Bill Huether
May 17, 2012
It was a pleasure to have known you Valdee, God Bless your soul.
Angela Ivey
May 8, 2012
I am sorry for you loss. I will miss seeing him at the Helmly family reunion this year.
Kamala Neurath
May 8, 2012
Words cannot describe the loss of this wonderful man. He will truly be missed by so many. Such a true Christian. Praying for healing and comfort for the family and friends of Mr. Valdee.
Connie Holloway(wendelken)
May 8, 2012
So sorry of the passing of this great man. He will be missed by all. my prayers and thoughts are with everyone.
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