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Aaron Granberry Obituary
Aaron A. Granberry III, age 90, passed on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, Florida. He is survived by a daughter, Teresa McMillan (Andra) of Tallahassee FL; a son, Anthony Granberry of Atlanta, GA; one granddaughter, Karmen; five grandsons, Graillen, Charles (Herika), Branden, Aaron, and Daniel; and two great-grandsons. He is also survived by a brother, John H. Granberry (Tacoma, WA); and four sisters, Deloris Granberry (Plant City FL), Ruthie Moore, Callie Thompson, and Estelle Wade, each of Tampa, FL; one sister-in-law, Mearlyn Granberry (Tacoma, WA); and several nieces and a nephews.
Mr. Granberry served in the U.S. Army, after which he graduated Fort Valley State College (Fort Valley, GA) and Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, AL). He taught in the Jackson County, FL school system for over 30 years. He owned and operated Peoples Funeral Home (Marianna, FL) for nearly 40 years. He also served as an usher and Sunday School teacher at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church (Marianna, FL) for several years, and was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Home Mission Benefits Society Grand Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Dwight Cockerham and Rev. Anthony Granberry will officiate. Funeral arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to: The Hunt-Bond-Troup Scholarship Fund; Fort Valley State University; National Alumni Association; 1005 State University Dr., Ft. Valley, GA 31030.
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Brenda Woods
February 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Dr. Reginald Woods
February 13, 2016
Rev. Granberry, we were saddened to learn of the death of your father. Please accept our heart-felt condolences. May the grace of our Lord and Savior give you HIS peace during this time of bereavement.
Rhonnie Schaeffer
February 11, 2016
Teresa and family, I am sorry about the death of your father and grandfather, and I pray for peace and comfort for all of you.
Doris Liggans
February 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Mr. Granberry was a very nice person always having a wonderful smile to everyone he met.
February 11, 2016
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. We are sorry to hear about your father. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elaine,Barbara, Tywan, and Margie Morrison- Elberton Ga.
February 10, 2016
As you celebrate a life well-lived, may your hearts be filled with joy and laughter, as you recall all the "happy" times you shared together. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Matthew 5:5. CBS
Kennedy & Stephanie Tate
February 10, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. -f
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