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1938
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2014
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Jadie Letson Obituary
Jadie Kyle Letson departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2014, at ECM Hospital in Florence, Alabama. He was born in Lawrence County, Alabama, on June 22, 1938. He was retired from Yellow Freight and a member of Teamster Local 402. He attended Town Creek Church of Christ.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m., on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Parkway Funeral Home in Trinity. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Parkway Chapel, with burial in Moulton Memory Gardens. Brother Barry Phillips officiated.
He was preceded in death by parents, Jadie and Clara Letson; sister, Edith Blaxton; brothers, Bishop Letson, Grady Letson, Hollis Letson, and Winford Letson; and the mother of his children, Lavern Letson.
Survivors include daughters, Melissa (Andy) Pitt and Teresa (Mike) Letson-Groves; son, Anthony (April) Letson; grandchildren, Ashley (Bryson) Thomas, Tiffany (Michael) Vick; Hadley Groves, and Kylie Jo Letson; great-grandchildren, Zoey and Zeke Davis, and Alice Vick; special friend and caretaker, Cynthia Bentley, and a host of other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Loyd Letson, Andy Letson, Bu Letson, Hadley Groves, Clark Letson and Michael Vick. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryson Thomas, Anthony Letson, Andy Pitt, Mike Groves, Jerry Letson and Jerry Letson, of Mississippi. Special thanks are extended to Brian Puttman, Trey Maddox, Trey Piker and Michele Newson at ECM Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jadie Letson
May 20, 2014
Dear Letson Family, So sorry for you loss. I remember Jadie as A nice man and co-worker wirh my husband D. Zahnd at Yellow. jadie was a pallbearer for Donald 16yrs ago.Sure He will be missed.Robbie Owens Zahnd.
Sam Zahnd
May 18, 2014
My dad Donald worked with Jadie. He always spoke highly of Jadie. Condolences to your family.
Barbara & Brenda Strawn
May 18, 2014
Cynthia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jadie's family. We Love you very much and take care of yourself.
Gerald Kittrell
May 18, 2014
Jadie and I worked together at Mason and Dixon Truck Lines from 1965 to 1974. Jadie was a good man. Condolences to his Family.
Brandi Humphries
May 18, 2014
Love, hugs and prayers
Barry & Debbie Phillips
May 18, 2014
Jadie was a good friend and a Brother in Christ. He will be sorely missed. Our sympathy is extended to all those who loved Jadie.
Paulette, Janette Letson
May 18, 2014
Our prayers go out to you in this time of loss, know that God will provide the solace needed, just lean on Him. Kyle was a wonderful person, we were proud to call him our cousin, from both sides of the family. Love to all.
Becky Whitlock
May 18, 2014
My heart goes out to all of you as you deal with your grief and sorrow. Prayers and sympathies for your family.
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