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James Conrad Platt Jr. Obituary
He was born on July 11, 1916, in Cartersville, Ga., to James Conrad Platt Sr. and Bonnie Kate Saxon Platt.
He was predeceased by his wife, Myra Warren Platt; and his son, James Conrad Platt III.
Mr. Platt graduated from Georgia Tech in 1938 with a degree in textile engineering. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, where he survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Borie.
After the war, Mr. Platt became superintendent of federal prison industries for the federal government, where he worked until his retirement in 1971. He was a member of Decatur First Methodist Church for 65 years.
He was an avid golfer and played once a week at Druid Hills Country Club until age 95.
Mr. Platt is survived by his children, Meme Wilder (Brown) and Hal Platt; his grandchildren, Beau Wilder (Val) and Christy Greene (Scott); his great-grandchildren, Sam Green, Charlie Green, Alexandra Wilder, Preston Wilder and C.B. Wilder; his brother, John Harold Platt of Gainesville, Ga.; and sister, Elizabeth P. Johnson of Gainesville, Ga.
Additionally, he is survived by a very special friend, Ruth McCann. He is also survived by Mrs. Platt's nephew, Linson Warren (Angie and son, Erik), who lived with the Platts after the death of Linson's parents.
Donations may be made in Mr. Platt's memory to the Decatur First Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of Decatur First Methodist Church.
A.S. Turner and Sons, Decatur
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