Obituaries 10-06-22
SHERMAN BOYLES, JR.
Sept. 27, 2022
Funeral services for Sherman Boyles, Jr., 80, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 from Maynor Creek Assembly of God
Church, with Rev. Marvin Griffin officiating.
Interment followed at Maynor Creek Cemetery.
Born in Waynesboro to the late Sherman and Ollie Maye Boyles, he married
Brenda Faye Bush on Oct. 22, 1964 and soon transitioned from employment
at Masonite Corporation to become an entrepreneur as he launched Boyles
Roofing, later known as Boyles Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., when his
brother, Marvin, joined him to lead the metal fabrication addition.
Sherman often spoke of the work ethic he learned alongside his father in
the cotton field and on the farm. This work ethic sustained him as he
and his brother operated alongside each other for more than 40 years.
He labored passionately to expand his commercial roofing business across
the United States, becoming a pioneer in the industry by being the first
in the Southeast to adopt an innovative application system. He directed
his employees in perfecting the application system which earned him
leadership statute on the Warrior Council of Carlisle SynTec Systems of
Carlisle, Penn. He was a member of Maynor Creek Assembly of God Church,
where he served in various roles throughout the years.
Sherman hailed form rare stock in many ways --- he loved to work, he
loved to lead and he enjoyed the challenge of problem solving. He used
his skills to advance organizations and programs in which he believed,
such as serving as the longest standing President of the Texas Longhorn
Breeders Association of America and serving as a Board Member at Wayne
Academy in his hometown. Governor Kirk Fordyce appointed Sherman as
President of the Mississippi Board of Contractors during his tenure of
office.
His love of history and sense of adventure spurred his enjoyment of
travel, beginning with his senior trip to Mexico and propelling him to
visit several countries in Europe, landmarks in the West as well as
exploring Alaska and Canada.
He was a patriot at heart, and though he had many interests and
passions, he would quickly tell you that he most loved God, family and
country. He delighted in spending time with his family and would often
be found at academic, sports and extracurricular events involving his
children and his grandchildren.
He died on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Faye (Bush) Boyles; his
children and their spouses, Tammy and Richard Coker of Madison and Steve
and Michele Boyles of Waynesboro; his grandchildren and their respective
spouses, Andrew and Anna Willoughby, Alex Willoughby and Cara
Willoughby, all of Nashville, Tenn., and Brennyn Boyles of Waynesboro;
and his great-grandchildren, Jackson Henry and Della Rose Willoughby of
Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Ollie Mae Boyles of
Waynesboro; and his brother, Marvin Lewis Boyles of Waynesboro.
The Boyles family is grateful for the attentive care of the nursing
staff at Hattiesburg Dialysis Clinic and Waynesboro Dialysis Unit, as
well as the compassion and kindness shown by the University of
Mississippi Medical Center MICU staff.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maynor Creek Academy (MCA),
5418 U.S. Hwy. 84, Waynesboro, MS 39367 or Wayne Academy (WA), P.O. Box
308, Waynesboro, MS 39367 in memory of Sherman Boyles, Jr.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
FRANKLIN DONALD "DON DON" HEMETER, JR.
March 27, 1968-Sept. 30, 2022
Funeral services for Franklin Donald "Don Don" Hemeter, Jr., 54, of
Waynesboro were conducted on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 from the Chapel of
Freeman Funeral Home, with Dr. Steven Bruns officiating.
Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.
Born in Waynesboro on Wednesday, March 27, 1968 to Franklin Donald
Hemeter, Sr., and Florence A. "Toni" Hemeter, he was a member of
Waynesboro First United Methodist Church. He worked as a Farm Manager on
his family farm.
He loved tending to his livestock, being outdoors, his USM talk shows on
the radio and his interest in Military History.
He died on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 at his residence.
He is survived by his father, Franklin Donald Hemeter, Sr. of
Waynesboro; his sister, Stephanie Hemeter of Waynesboro; his brother and
sister-in-law, James Scott and Dana Hemeter of Waynesboro; and his
nephew, Braxton Hemeter of Waynesboro.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence A. "Toni" Hemeter;
his parental grandparents, Paul and Bessie Hemeter; his maternal
grandfather, Nolan Clark; and his maternal grandmother, Vera Clark.
Pallbearers were Jamie Heathcock, Javier Diaz, William Windham, Greg
Freeman, Gary Freeman, Dr. Steve Gardner, Bill Baker and Tim
Hollingshead.
In lieu of flowers, "Don Don's" family asks that you make a
memorial to Waynesboro First United Methodist Church or any charity of
your choice.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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