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Posted 2017-10-03 2:53 PM (#85262)

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AUTRY, Ezra Lewis, 92, of Birmingham, died Oct. 2, 2017. Ed was born in Ensley, AL on June 22, 1925. Mr. Autry was owner of Jeane's Dental Laboratory and was still active at the time of his death. He attended Ensley High School and served in the US Navy in WW II on the submarine USS Moray (SS-300), which was responsible for the sinking of two Japanese Warships off the coast of Paramushir in the Kuril Islands. He was a member of Sandusky United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge Metro West # 815. He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Ellen and Henry Autry and Brother, Bayse. He is survived by his Wife, Lorene Autry of 70 years, Daughter Judy (Dr. William) DeWitt, 5 Grandchildren; and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5th at 12:00 Noon at Bell Forestdale Chapel with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alabama. Published in The Birmingham News on Oct. 4, 2017

CASTRO, Felipe, Sr., SCPO, USN, Ret., 91, passed away at his home in Groton, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born in Tarlac, Philippine Islands to Isidore and Maria (Gumangan) Castro. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1945, was a World War II veteran, served on active duty during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and retired from the submarine force as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was a past president of the New London Filipino-American Club. Felipe was the co-owner of the Esquire Barber Shop in Uncasville for several years, and then retired from General Dynamics-Electric Boat as a Senior Engineering Technical Writer. He was an excellent sportsman, winning awards at the All-Navy Bowling Championships and as Subase New London Golf Club Men’s Champion. He was also an accomplished artist and musician. Besides his parents, Felipe was predeceased by his four brothers Fidel, Segundino, Mauricio and Marcial, his sister Isabel, and his daughter-in-law Wilda. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irene (Neto); sons Felipe (Wilda) and Kim (Cynthia); daughter Pamela Castro Pascoe (David); grandchildren Tonya Castro Little (John), Crystal Castro, Kyle Castro (Amanda), Colby Castro (Jessica), Leah Moriarty and Connor Moriarty; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were private.

FRANK, Destin Drew, E5, USN, 22, passed away in St. Mary's, GA on September 23, 2017, where he lived with his beautiful wife, Lizzie. He was the first born to Jonathan and Bridget Frank on February 28, 1995 in Boise, ID. He went to Longfellow Elementary, North Jr. High, and Boise High School, graduating in 2013. He grew up in Boise with his younger brother Chance (21) and little sister Brianna (10). He was involved in sports all his life with pole vaulting, running, lifting weights, and more. Fitness was very important to him. He loved working at Blue Circle Sports helping at running events. He also worked at Roaring Springs as a Life Guard before he enlisted in the Navy. Destin loved hanging with his friends (Cooper, Sam, and Eric to name a few) and Chance. They played video games and enjoyed life outdoors. He owned a few cars but he LOVED riding his motorcycle that his uncle taught him how to maintain. He eventually bought a Harley and loved traveling to see Lizzie when miles separated them while they dated. He was on base and she was attending law school. He was a brilliant kid that read at a young age from topics of history, military, and enjoyed Harry Potter and Tolkien series books thanks to his dad. He had a deep passion of Germany, taking German in high school, listening to Rammstein, his favorite German Band. His plan was to visit Germany with his wife and see what he heard about and learned over the years from his dad's family that was stationed while his grandfather was in the Air Force. Destin was musically inclined. Both he and his brother took private violin lessons very young then he moved on to clarinet in Jr. High. Later, he spent hours recreating complex layered songs on his computer program through only self-taught knowledge. He loved art but especially drawing in his spare time which came natural to him, just like his grandmother. He would easily sketch pictures of people and flowers. His talent led him to design his very own tattoo. The US Navy recognized Destin's intelligence and strength leading the recruiters to push for the Nuke program. The school was on the east coast where he fortunately met Lizzie in 2014 and married her 2 years to the day on June 29th, 2016. He switched career paths along the way but still held on to serving on a submarine. He strived to be the best in everything he did. He is our HERO and his duty serving on the USS Wyoming (SSBN-742) (Gold) is done. He will carry on a NEW legacy to protect his wife, family and service members. His heart will always be with Lizzie where she lives but Idaho is home. Destin is preceded in death by both his grandfathers, Mitch Frank and Tom Mills. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Walters Frank, her parents Patricia & Daniel Walters, and siblings Rebecca, Sarah, Daniel, Jacob, and Robert. Destin is also survived by his parents Jonathan & Bridget, brother Chance, sister Brianna, his grandparents Kayleen Frank and Loretta Ellis, and his aunts & uncles Addi & Paul Rundell, Emily Mitchell, Elli Frank and Tim & Dee Mills, and both his and wife's extended family. Destin will back in Idaho on Tuesday with an escort. Arrangements are with the Cloverdale Funeral Home & and Services are on Friday at 11 am at Cloverdale Memorial Park. Published in Idaho Statesman on Oct. 3, 2017

HARRIS, Joseph W., was born on November 18, 1942 and passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. Joseph was a resident of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. He was a retired Electronics Technician from Three Mile Island and prior to that, retired from the Navy as a submariner having been stationed in Groton, CT, Hawaii, and San Diego, CA. Visitation will be from 5pm until the memorial service at 6pm Thursday, October 12, at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland. Committal services will be held at 12:30pm Friday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Hanover Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wreaths Across America (https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=17107.

JONES, William Dodwell, of Elm Grove, LA, was born September 9, 1925, to Mattie Dodwell Jones and Thomas Edward Jones and went to be with his Lord and Savior October 1, 2017. W.D. enlisted in the United States Navy and was proud to have been on Submarine Tenders in the Pacific Theatre. He was the Co-Founder of Jones Brothers Company, Inc., and Jones Environmental, Inc. He was a member and Deacon Emeritus of Barksdale Baptist Church. W.D. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. His most favorite time was spent with his grandsons, teaching them all about growing up and being good men. W.D. loved the outdoors whether it be fishing, hunting or traveling to enjoy nature's wonders, and snow skiing until the age of 82. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him. Preceding W.D. in death were his parents, his three brothers, and two sisters. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 72 years, Marie Hinkie Jones; sons, Donald Edward Jones and wife, Gay Lynn, and William Joseph Jones and wife, Terri; grandchildren, Thomas Edward Jones, II and wife Camille, Jacob Marchand Jones and wife Callie, Cameron Dodwell Jones and wife Emily, Kent Gardner Jones and wife Leslie, William Tyler Jones; great-grandchildren, Annabelle, Grayson, Abbey, Anna, Evelyn, Lily, Oliver, Dorothy, Cece, and Palmer. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Dan Moller, and the staff at Northwest LA War Veterans Home, and Regional Hospice, for their compassionate care given to our father, and our family during this most difficult time. Honoring W.D. as pallbearers will be his loving grandsons. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Barksdale Baptist Church, the employees of Jones Brothers Company, Inc., and Jones Environmental, Inc. A Celebration of Live Service for William Dodwell Jones, 92, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, LA, with Rev. Billy Pierce and Rev. Calvin Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery, Haughton, La. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Barksdale Baptist Church, 1714 Jimmie Davis Hwy, Bossier City, LA 71112 or to Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home, 3130 Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy, Bossier City, LA 71112. Published in Shreveport Times from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2017

MICHAELS, William E., of Cheshire joined his wife to make their new home in Heaven on September 27, 2017. He passed at home in the arms of his loving family after a short battle with cancer. Born in North Adams on December 29, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Albena (St. Pierre) Michaels. After graduating from St Joseph's High School in 1951, Bill honorably chose to serve our country in the US Navy Submarine Service from 1951-1955. After leaving his military service, he quickly entered and graduated from the GE Apprentice Program and began a successful 36 year career with GE, retiring as a Manager of the Power Transformer division in Pittsfield in 1991. Over the years, he served as a President of the former Cartier Cub Auxiliary & Adams Turn Hall. A former Eagle Scout, he served as a Scout Master for 13 Years - Troop 36 North Adams. On May 5th, 1956, he married the late Theresa C. Clairmont. Together, their family grew as they added 5 children. Bill and Theresa's life priorities focused on children, parents and family. (His mother came from the St. Pierre family - 17 children). Dad valued relationships with family and stayed in contact with many. In the end, what he valued came back to him in his final weeks as his children, siblings, aunt, cousins and grandchildren made visits and calls. Parties were a regular event, and both family and friends loved to meet at the Michael's pool, socialize, eat barbecue and just have fun. The children treasure many memories from growing up with family. During his employment at GE, Bill had numerous opportunities for promotion, but they required him to leave the area. He repeatedly chose to keep his family rooted in the Berkshires. Bill and Theresa celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary shortly before her passing in September of 2016. He was deeply saddened by her passing and ultimately wanted to join her in Heaven. With his "bigger than life" personality, Bill was a joker who loved to make people laugh. He never met a stranger, was interested in each person he met, and always made new friends. Most importantly, he was always available and was a wonderful friend to his children and grandchildren. His wonderful sense of humor remained with him, and us, throughout his final days. Bill is survived by his children: William (Emelia) of Washington, DC, David (Clarisse) of St Petersburg, FL, Kenneth (Linda) of New York City, Linda Michaels Negri (Domenic) of Cheshire, and Gary (Mark Lee) of Pensacola, FL. He leaves three siblings: Thomas (Dorothy) of New Smyrna, FL, Barbara (James) Quinton of Sanford, ME, John (Susan) of Saco, ME. He is predeceased by his brother Robert of North Adams, who passed in 1966. Bill is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Jessica, Jay, Philip, Jennifer, Jacob, Corey, Christopher, Cody, Matthew and Carrie, as well as five great grandchildren: Gavin, Sienna, Sage, Flynn and Colton. He was predeceased by his grandson, Joshua. In his final days, he cherished the care and compassion that he received from his family. The family would like to thank Hospice Services of Western Massachusetts and Bill's special caretaker Wendy Trotter, as well as his special friend Father Steve Montesanti. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 A.M. at the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac Street, Adams, officiated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor of the Parish of St. John Paul II, Adams. Burial will follow in the family lot at Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Calling hours are Saturday morning from 9am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Flowers in care of funeral home or in lieu of flowers his family requests that donations be made to the Parish of St. John Paul II c/o Notre Dame Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 231, Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com Published in The Berkshire Eagle on Oct. 3, 2017

SCHULTZ, Phillip Aaron, was born on September 16, 1948 and passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Phillip was a resident of Newberry, South Carolina at the time of passing. Phillip served in the US Navy as a Machinist Mate First Class assigned to submarines. Memorials are suggested to Aveleigh Presbyterian Church, 1211 Calhoun Street Newberry, S.C. 29108; Wounded Warriors, or to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office, PO Box 247, Newberry, SC 29108.

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