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1914
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2011
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Alvin Ginder Obituary
He was born Nov. 3, 1914, in Jacksonville, the son of John C. and Clara Goodpasture Ginder. He married Gladys M. Sorrill on April 9, 1940, in Bowling Green, Mo., and she preceded him in death June 3, 2006.
He is survived by one son, Steven (wife, Pam) Ginder of rural Jacksonville; one daughter, Shirley (husband, David) Hanson of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Chris (wife, Toni) Ginder and Chad Ginder, both of Jacksonville, Elaine Fite of Boston, Mark (wife, Natali) Hanson of Phoenix and Kevin (wife, Jennifer) Hanson of Philadelphia; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Helen Finn of Chandlerville, Mildred Lewis of Murrayville and Marie (husband, Richard) Hembrough of Winchester; one brother, Dale (wife, Linda) Ginder of Literberry; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Blanche Henderson and Ruth Reichert; and five brothers, Ralph Ginder, Paul Ginder, Clyde Ginder, Wayne Ginder and Lloyd Ginder.
Mr. Ginder was a grain and livestock farmer north of Jacksonville for many years. He was a longtime member of Liter Baptist Church. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and sharing with friends and family. He had a great ability to visit with anyone and strangers were soon to become friends. He was always there for his family, whom he cherished, especially his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Arcadia Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 Noon Friday at the funeral home, where family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Liter Baptist Church. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Martha Clark
November 4, 2011
To Steve & Pam & the entire Ginder family - I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May many happy memories of time with him bring you comfort in the difficult days and weeks ahead. Please know I have your family in my thoughts and prayers.
November 3, 2011
Steve, Pam, Chad and Chris we are so sorry for your loss if there is anything you need please let us know. our sincere condolences and you are in our prayers. Rich and Lisa Jackson
Gerald & Cheryl Wohlers
November 3, 2011
Steve, Pam, Chris, and Chad, The loss of your Dad, Gradfather, and my friend is The Lord's gain. He will always be with you in your hearts, but now he is in his eternal home with his Savior. God be with you. Gerald & Cheryl Wohlers (Flordia)
Danette Scott
November 3, 2011
Steve, Pam, Chris and Chad,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. So Sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Danette Scott
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