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Wesley Lavender Obituary
Lavender
Decatur
Memorial service for Wesley Miles Lavender, 63, of Decatur will be Sunday, August 14, 2011, at 3 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Corley Carlisle officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Lavender, who died Thursday, August 11, 2011, at his residence, was born July 27, 1948, in Morgan County to Claude Wilson Lavender and Margie Lena Miles Lavender, who preceded him in death. Mr. Lavender was an Assistant District Attorney for Morgan County, a graduate of The University of Alabama, a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and a member of the Alabama Bar Association. He was a Cumberland Law School graduate and a Falkville and Somerville City Judge. He was Episcopalian and a past Decatur Country Club Golf Champion.
Survivors include one daughter, Lucy Lavender and husband, Rich Desruisseau of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Claud Lavender (Belinda) of Decatur; and one sister, Betty Weaver (Chuck) of Dickson, Tenn.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jack Anderson, James Whitmire, Jim McClary, Bobby Petty, Greg Bartlett, Mike Putnam, Doug Street, Mike Adams, Thomas Whitman, and his Sigma Chi Brothers.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to Minnie Pearl Charitable Foundation/minniepearl.org or Committee on Church Cooperation at 119 1st. Ave. Decatur, AL 35601.
Peck Funeral Home is assisting the family.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wesley Lavender
Beverly Waldrop
August 24, 2011
Betty & Claud,
I was saddened to hear about Wesley. I have many fond memories of your family when you lived in Hartselle. My prayers are with you.
Beverly Penn Waldrop
August 18, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers her was a good guy.
sincerely
The Jeff Clark Family
Marlin Hutson
August 18, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray Jones
August 16, 2011
All - I shared a golf story with the DHS Class of 1966. I know Wes will be remembered for many things besides golf, but I also know it was one of his favorite things. God bless you. We will remember Wes fondly. He was certainly an asset to his community.
Lynnette Madison
August 15, 2011
Betty and family,
My thoughts are with you. Wes was such fun and a joy to know. May you find comfort in your memories.
Vance Davidson
August 15, 2011
Lucy, Betty, Claud and family,
Wes will be sorely missed. I am glad that so many of our Sigma Chi brothers were able to be with you on Sunday for us to all celebrate Wes' life and to say our goodbyes together. I was fortunate to grow up with Wes and to have him as a Brother in the Bond. God bless and comfort you all.
Jan Underwood Bradley
August 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your Daddy, Lucy, and my twin brother Steve Underwood were good buddies in high school. It's tough losing a parent. I will be thinking of you as you move forward.
Very Sincerely, Jan Underwood Bradley
Jef Farrior
August 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Owens
August 14, 2011
Lucy and Martha, you have our deepest sympathies in this time of loss.
Richard Parr
August 14, 2011
Lucy,Betty,and Claude I was so sorry to learn of the loss of Wesley. Pride and I have been thinking of you all and remember the good times with you all.Know that you are in our prayers. Richard and Pride Parr Beaumont,Texas
Judy (Maner) Crim
August 14, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Arthur Calix, jr.
August 14, 2011
my sister, kathleen and I send our condolences to wesleys family . Wesley left this life far too soon but had a wonderful life .
Gail Busbey
August 13, 2011
Wesley's death is a great loss to his beloved family and to his many friends, as well. I think Wesley had a special gift of making everyone feel that they were important to him; his always-ready laughter brought happiness to so many people. He will be greatly missed.
August 13, 2011
Betty, Claude, and Lucy,
Bob, Steve, Mother and I are thinking of you all--and of sweet Wesley, our very dear friend and neighbor from childhood. Our love to you.
Dianne Penny
Mike Sparkman
August 13, 2011
Lucy, Claude, and Betty, My sympathy to you. When I think of Wes I think of "The Blue Goose" The Tide and the many sing alongs in the basement. Those were the days. He will be truly missed. All honor to his name.
Jennifer Stringfellow
August 13, 2011
Many prayers to Wes' family. He was always so kind and loving. A wonderful dad, that was tremendously loved by his daughter! Glad I was able to know him. Thinking of you, Lucy!!! Love you!
Peggy Miles
August 13, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear about Wesley and I am remembering fondly the family and visiting them when I was very young. Everyone was so very nice to me. I think I'm the youngest cousin on the Miles side to Wesley and I was a child when my parents visited the Miles family and they visited our family. My sympathy and regards to you. Peggy Miles (Washington DC) - daughter of Francis and Ruby Marie. Aunt Margie was my Dad's sister.
BOB HUNTER
August 13, 2011
miss you old friend. IN HOC SIGNO VINCES! ALL HONOR TO HIS NAME.
Greg Bartlett
August 13, 2011
Lucy & the Lavender family. My thought and prayers are with you during this time of the loss of a great man. Wes had such a big heart and was a great friend. I will miss him more than i could ever express to you.
August 12, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Wesley's passing. He was a good friend to all that knew him. My prayers go out to his family during this time and know that the Lord will strenghten and comfort them in the days to come.
David Sloan Jr. Decatur, Ala.
Jan Anderson
August 12, 2011
Lucy, Betty, Claude, and family,
We have known and loved your family for years and are holding you all close to our hearts at this painful time. We cherish the love and laughter we shared with Wesley so many times and applaud his civic accomplishments. He was a fine man whom we were priviliged to call friend.
Andy and Jan Anderson
Sandy Sloan
August 12, 2011
I'll miss my old high school classs 66 friend; It is my prayer his family keeps close all the wonderful memories of Wes! May the Good Lord comfort you and stenghten you over your great lost!
Kathey Duling Bacigalupo
August 12, 2011
Betty and family, I well remember Wes and what a fine young man he was in school. I was never surprised to read of his achievements. I know he will be greatly missed. God rest his soul.
August 12, 2011
I have fond memories of Wesley, Claude, and Betty as we grew up.Having just lost my only brother,Iknow the sadness you are feeling. May God grant peace and comfort to each one of you. Yours is a fine family,and I value your friendship. Sallye Powell Coggin
Uncle Francis and Aunt Ruby
August 12, 2011
Lucy, Betty, Claud, and family, we have wonderful memories of Wesley and are deeply sorry for your great loss.
Sandy McMillan Cox
August 12, 2011
Lucy, Betty, Claude and family ~
It seems like I had known Wes all of my life even though we met in grade school and were graduated together in 1966. I will never forget his unique sense of humor. He was much loved and respected by all who knew him. Heaven has gained a special angel. May God bless and comfort you all in this sorrowful time.
Barry Hamilton
August 12, 2011
I knew and worked with Wes during my years as a Police Officer. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
August 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Wesley. He was a good friend and I have alot of fond memories of the good times we had together. I know he'll be sadly missed Bridget Hennessy van Aller
August 12, 2011
Lucy, Betty, Claud and family, Wesley's passing has saddened so many of us. I remember him well from our DHS Class of 66. I am so sorry for your loss, but heaven will definitely be a brighter place with his presence.
Vicki Poole Spangler
August 12, 2011
My deepest sympathy to family memebers of Wesley. I went to DHS with Claude and Wesley and am so sorry for Wes' untimely death.
Judy Ferguson Miller
Susan Twelkemeier
August 12, 2011
So sorry to hear about Wesley and heard about the valiant battle he fought. A unique, caring man...served on a jury he represented and I admired him even more afterwards. A hoot in high school....a good friend to his buddies. Blessings, peace and grace to his daughter, brother and sister. Wesley will be missed. Susan Gibson Twelkemeier
Frances Allred
August 12, 2011
Lucy and Family, Wes will be greatly missed by all of his friends.
Larry Abercrombie
August 12, 2011
Lucy, Claude, Betty and family, my sympathy to all. I remember when Wesley and I were in the 2nd grade together at Hartselle elementary, plus our days at Decatur High. So long classmate of 1966.
August 12, 2011
I remember Wesley when Claude and I were classmates at Decatur High School. So very sorry for your loss.
Linda Lawrence Bode
August 12, 2011
Lucy and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Beth Yarbrough DiGesu
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