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Joe Giddens Obituary
STATESBORO, Ga. -- Mr. Joe Hudson Giddens Sr., age 86, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mr. Giddens, a Chatham County native, lived most all of his life in Bulloch County. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1948-1954 during the Korean Conflict. From 1962-1977, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Giddens worked for ITT Grinnell for 15 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Statesboro, Fellowship Sunday School Class, the American Legion Post 90 and Alcoholics Anonymous and also Magnolia Squares Square Dancers.
Mr. Giddens is preceded in death by daughters, Alma Freeman and Pamela Whipp; brothers, Claude Giddens, ""Tiny"" Giddens, Jack Giddens, Thomas Bunch, Jessie Bunch; sister, Grace Giddens; and parents, Joe H. and Otis Mary Giddens.
Surviving are a son, Joe Hudson Giddens Jr., Statesboro, Ga.; daughter, Debra and Chris Brown, Gainesville, Ga.; daughter, Monica Atkins, Puyallup, Wash.; sons-in-law, Dennis Whipp, San Rafael, California; David Freeman, Statesboro, Ga.; sisters, Doris Eutzler, Orangevale, Calif.; Sadie Driggers, Statesboro, Ga.; Docia B. and Aubrey Hensley, Waynesboro, Ga.; and Minnie Joyner, Waynesboro, Ga.; brother, Eddie Bunch, Statesboro; and five grandchildren, Mary Peyton Freeman, Annabelle Brown, Emma Freeman, Hudson Brown and Harrison Brown.
A gathering of friends and family will be Friday, June 2, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. until the funeral hour at Hodges-Moore Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home on Friday, June 2, 2017, at noon with Dr. John Waters officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Barber, Larry Davidson, George Moyer, Smith Jackson, John Ryner and John Unkel.
Burial, with full military honors, will be in Paynes Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 108 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guestbook and share fond memories with the Giddens family.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, June 2, 2017
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Marilynn & Roy Giddens-Battell
June 25, 2017
Deborah ,Junior, Aunt Yolanda, and families. You know how much I loved Uncle Joe and my heart breaks for each of you. He was my favorite Uncle on Dad's side, always so kind and caring. Please know I am with you in spirit and love. Let's continue to stay in touch....cousins are some of the best friends we will ever have. I <3 U all.
Doris Eutzler
June 24, 2017
Gene, my brother Jack and wife Lois really enjoyed our visits with Joe and Bertha when we would attend the Gidden's family reunions, they always made us feel so welcome. Now my Gene, brother Jack and wife Lois, and now Bertha and Joe have gone to the reunion in the sky. I at the age of 90 am the last surviving sibling of the Joe and Julia Gidden's family. So Joe our next happy reunion will be in heaven. Your loving sis Doris.
Kim Lewis
June 2, 2017
Joe Jr and Ms Debra Im very sorry to hear of Mr Joes passing. Thank you for sharing your Dad with me while I was at Southern Manor. He always kept us laughing. I pray for your family to have Gods comfort during this time.
Angela Kitchens
June 1, 2017
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Your dad was a kind person and served his country well. He will be missed by many.
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Betty Bunch
June 1, 2017
In loving memory of Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Teresa Campbell
June 1, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. What a privilege it was to have known such a happy, helpful gentleman.
June Horton
June 1, 2017
Uncle Joe was one of a kind.....a very sweet man. I will always remember he wearing his derby cap....Going to miss you Uncle Joe.....Deborah and Jr thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.May you find peace and strength on the up coming days......Love you. June
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