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Leon Prosser Obituary
Mr. Prosser was born in Hemingway, a son of the late William Robert Rob and Melvina Cameron Prosser. He was retired from the Fiber Division of Wellman Industries and was a member of the Unity Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Carrie Hanna Prosser of the home; children, Diane Herrin of Hemingway, Shirley (Steve) Bitters and Genieve (Jack) McKinley both of Charleston, Dean (Nancy) McAlister, Tommy (Debbie) McAlister and Cindy Prosser Barnhill all of Johnsonville; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Prosser was predeceased by a son, Joe McAlister; 3 sisters and 7 brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 in the Unity Free Will Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, will be in the Lake Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009.
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Karen Wise Dougherty
April 6, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We love you all and will miss Mr. Lynburgh. May God stregthen each and everyone of you. Karen, Lavada, Bonnie, Tammy & Jean Wise
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Shorty & Debbie Welch & family
April 5, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Lyn's passing. You are in our prayers.
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