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     His Social Security Number was 434-28-3009.³ Merlin Joseph Tassin was born on November 9, 1922 at Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.^3,2 He married Mary Ruth Swisher, daughter of Orville Jasper Swisher and Ida Ellis Madison, on January 13, 2000 at Galveston Co., Texas.¹ Merlin Joseph Tassin died on March 16, 2009 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 86.^3,2 He GALVESTON — Merlin Joseph (John) Tassin, 86, of Galveston passed away on Monday March 16, 2009, in Houston, Texas. He was born November 9, 1922, in Mansura, Louisiana to parents Ulysses and Eldie Tassin. Mr. Tassin has been a Galveston County resident for over fifty years. John Tassin was an accomplished Artist whose career was set in motion while with the 82nd battalion U.S Army Intelligence. Once discharged from the army he enrolled in Reinkes Academy of Art in New Orleans, Lousiania. He later transferred to Galveston, Texas and enrolled with James Woodruff at the University of Houston. He shared his talents with Gulf Coast residents as well as people around the country and the world. He had the privilege of giving them the paintings that consist of seascapes, shrimp boats and marine scenes with a sprinkling of historical buildings, bayous and Texas Hill Country landscapes. John is survived by his sons James L. Tassin and wife Sarah and John M. Tassin; daughters Patricia A. Jernigan, Laura A. Salas and husband Ken, Jan E. Creppon and husband Billy; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. on March 18, 2009.²

     Ida Lee Shires was buried at Springhill Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4 Her married name was Harvey.⁵ She married Thomas Everett Harvey.^5,3 Ida Lee Shires was born on April 25, 1887 at Texas.^1,2 She died on October 15, 1963 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 76.^2,3 She Services for Mrs. Ida Shires Harvey, 76, of 2616 Barton Ave., will be at 11 a.m. today at Bracey-Welsh Funeral Home, The Rev. Flynn G. Humphreys will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. She died Tuesday night at her home. She was married to Thomas Everett Harvey in 1886 and had lived in Nashville for 40 years. He survives. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas E. Clark, Nashville, and Mrs. Robbert Ray Dealy, Fairhone, Ala; six sons, William Everett and James Lee, Nashville, Dr. Robert H., Irwin, Tenn., Benson, Knoxville, the Rev. Charles Harvey, Trenton, and Frank Dubart Harvey, McMlnnvlIle; two sisters, Mrs. Goldran Gobelet, Nashville, and Mrs. Amos H. Burtt, Tulsa, Okla; a brother, William Shires, Jackson, Tenn; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on October 17, 1963.³

     Thomas Everett Harvey was buried at Springhill Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^4,6 His Social Security Number was 704-09-8063.⁷ He married Ida Lee Shires, daughter of James Monroe Shires and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Madison.^1,3 Thomas Everett Harvey was born on October 5, 1883 at Tennessee.^2,7,5 He died on December 20, 1971 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 88.^7,6 He Harvey, Mr. Thomas E. - Monday evening, December 20, 1971 at a local infirmary. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna E. Harvey, 2 daughters, Mrs. Thomas Clark and Mrs. Robert Dealy, 6 sons, William E. Harvey, James L. Harvey, Frank D. Harvey, Benson Harvey, Rev. Charles Harvey, and Dr. Robert Harvey, 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Interment Spring Hill Cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on December 22, 1971.⁶

     Goldia Gladys Shires was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee.³ Her Social Security Number was 414-03-8248.⁸ She was born on January 27, 1895 at Texas.^5,8 She married Dr. Obed Dubard Gobelet on November 20, 1917 at Madison Co., Tennessee.⁴ As of November 26, 1917,her married name was Gobelet.² Goldia Gladys Shires married Dr. Obed Dubard Gobelet on November 26, 1917 at Albany, Morgan Co., Alabama.² Goldia Gladys Shires died in August, 1986 at Tennessee at age 91.⁸

     Dr. Obed Dubard Gobelet was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee.² He was born on October 8, 1888 at Linden, Perry Co., Tennessee.^4,5 He married Goldia Gladys Shires, daughter of James Monroe Shires and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Madison, on November 20, 1917 at Madison Co., Tennessee.⁶ Dr. Obed Dubard Gobelet married Goldia Gladys Shires, daughter of James Monroe Shires and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Madison, on November 26, 1917 at Albany, Morgan Co., Alabama.¹ Dr. Obed Dubard Gobelet died on September 20, 1918 at Newport, Rhode Island, at age 29.³

     Jennie Blanche Shires was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi.^3,4 She was born in 1889 at Texas.^1,3 As of June 24, 1908,her married name was Benson.² She married Albert Silvester Benson on June 24, 1908 at Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi.^5,2,3,4 Jennie Blanche Shires died on January 6, 1943 at Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi.^6,4 She WATER VALEY, Jan. 7 - Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Benson, 52 were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Methodist Church. Mrs. Benson, died Wednesday morning after a short illness. The Rev. C. H. Cunningham, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Rev, T. H. Dorsey was made in the Oak Hill cemetery here. Mrs. Benson was a member of the Methodist church and active Eastern Star and Rebeccah organizations. Had lived here most of life. Survivors are, husband, Albert E. Harvey, Mrs. Goldia Gobelet, both of Nashville, Tenn; Mrs. A. H. Burt, Tulsa, Okla; and one brother, Wm. M. Shires of Jackson, Tenn. Also a nephew, Wm. E. Harvey. on January 8, 1943.⁴

     Albert Silvester Benson was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi.³ His Social Security Number was 425-03-0621.⁴ He was born on September 9, 1884 at Mississippi.^2,4 He married Jennie Blanche Shires, daughter of James Monroe Shires and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Madison, on June 24, 1908 at Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi.^1,5,3,6 Albert Silvester Benson died in 1951.³

     Her Social Security Number was 444-46-2704.⁶ Her married name was Lyerla.⁵ Jimmie Ethel Shires was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5111 South Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.⁷ She married Dave Lyerla.^5,1 Jimmie Ethel Shires was born on January 4, 1892 at Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.^1,6,7 As of December 25, 1923,her married name was Burtt.¹ She married Amos Henry Burtt on December 25, 1923 at Indiana.¹ Jimmie Ethel Shires died on January 19, 1983 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 91.^6,7

     Amos Henry Burtt was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5111 South Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 442-10-4173.⁷ He was born on December 12, 1889 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,7,5,6 He married Jimmie Ethel Shires, daughter of James Monroe Shires and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Madison, on December 25, 1923 at Indiana.¹ Amos Henry Burtt died on November 20, 1962 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 72.^2,3,4 He BURTT, Amos H., in his 73rd year, and a former resident of Jeffersonville, lnd., Tues., Nov. 20 1962, at Tulsa, Okla. Survivors are his wife Jimmie E. Burtt, 3 daughters, 8 grandchildren, all of Tulsa and a sister, Miss Lora Burtt of Jeffersonville. The funeral services will be Fri. at Tulsa. on November 22, 1962.²

     William Monroe Shires was buried at Halls Cemetery, Lauderdale Co., Tennessee.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 709-05-0428.⁷ He was born on September 24, 1899 at Denison, Grayson Co., Texas.^3,2,6 He married Ruth F. Archer on March 16, 1925 at Madison Co., Tennessee.^8,6 William Monroe Shires died on May 14, 1964 at Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 64.^2,6 He William M. Shires, 64, of 407 Lambuth Blvd., long-time Illinois Central Railroad employe, died Thursday afternoon at 2:55 in the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery in Lauderdale County. Mr. Shires was born in Dennison, Tex., son of the late James Monroe Shires and Rebecca Ann Madison Shires, and moved to Jackson with his family at an early age. Mr. Shires attended Jackson High School and after graduation joined the Illinois Central and worked for the railroad 45 years in the Clerical Dept. He was an ardent sportsman and sports fan. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and baseball, but his chief interest was his family. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was married March 16, 1925 to the former Ruth Archer who survives him. Also surviving are six sons, William Archer Shires of Raleigh, N. C., James Everett Shires of Columbus, Miss., Ben Shires of Brookhaven, Miss., David Shires of Denver, Col., John Shires and Robert Shires of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Bridger, Mrs. Francis Presson and Miss Martha Shires of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Amos Burtt of Tulsa, Okla. and Mrs. Goldia Gobelet of Nashville; and 10 grandchildren. Active pallbearers to serve will be Bob Bell, Charles Harvy, Swannee Lawrence, Sam Matthews Jr., David Nunn Hall and Hampton Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be D. E. Philpot, E. B. McAuley, P. G. Hunt, J. J. Gaffney Jr., Charles Chandler, William Harvey, H. G. Simpson and Dr. Thomas Ballard. on May 15, 1964.⁶

     Dave Lyerla married Jimmie Ethel Shires, daughter of James Monroe Shires and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Madison.^2,3 Dave Lyerla died before January, 1920.²

     William Everett Harvey was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁶ His Social Security Number was 408-10-6815.⁷ He married Ruth Cooper.^3,8,9 William Everett Harvey was born on February 17, 1909 at Decatur, Morgan Co., Alabama.^3,7 He died on April 1, 1994 at Tennessee at age 85.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 411-68-8048.⁷ Dr. Robert H. Harvey was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin, Unicoi Co., Tennessee.³ He was born on January 6, 1911 at Tennessee.^1,7,8 He married Dorothy Florence Ratliff on June 16, 1938 at Erwin, Unicoi Co., Tennessee.^9,4,10 Dr. Robert H. Harvey died on February 18, 1992 at Erwin, Unicoi Co., Tennessee, at age 81.^8,7,4 He ERWIN - Dr. Robert H. Harvey, 81, 607 N. Elm St., died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1992, at the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit. He was a Jackson native but moved to Erwin in 1937, where he began his practice in family medicine. Dr. Harvey was a son of the late Thomas Everette and Ida Lee Shires Harvey. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Nashville an undergraduate of the Vanderbilt Medical School and served his residency at John Hopkins University, Baltimore. Dr. Harvey was retired from the Army Medical Corps as a colonel after 22 years of service. He was a World War II veteran. Dr. Harvey was instrumental in the building of Unicoi County Memorial Hospital and later was instrumental in establishing its Long Term Care Unit. He was the original consulting doctor for the Erwin Emergency and Rescue Squad and served Unicoi County as coroner for 35 years. Dr. Harvey served as chief surgeon for the former Clinchfield Railroad for a number of years and was honored for his service with a Lifetime Honorary Membership of the Medical Section Association of American Railroads. Dr. Harvey was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society, the American Medical Association, the Tennessee Medical Association, a charter member of the Tri-County Medical Association, and a charter fellow and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Ratcliff Harvey; two daughters, Suzanne Williams, Johnson City, and Rebecca Love, Erwin; two brothers, William Harvey, Nashville, and Charles D. Harvey, Memphis; one sister, Ruth Bealy, Fairhope, Ala; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on February 19, 1992.⁴

     James Lee Harvey was born circa 1912 at Alabama.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 569-32-1219.³ Rebecca Irene Harvey was born on October 17, 1916 at Decatur, Morgan Co., Alabama.³ As of July 24, 1937,her married name was Clark.² She married Thomas Edward Clark on July 24, 1937 at Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama.² Rebecca Irene Harvey died in March, 1977 at age 60.³

     Frank Dubart Harvey Sr. was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 5201 Manchester Highway, Smartt, Warren Co., Tennessee.⁵ He married Frances Lorraine Johnson.⁶ Frank Dubart Harvey Sr. was born on October 15, 1918 at Decatur, Morgan Co., Alabama.^4,5 He died on September 15, 1972 at age 53.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 413-22-6701.² Ruth Harvey Ruth Harvey Dealey, 78, a native of Tennessee and a resident of Fairhope for the past 41 years, died May 29, 2002 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Dealey; one son, James Paul Dealey and grandson, Joseph Bryan Jennings. Survivors include her daughter, Nancye D. Jennings of Fairhope; one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Scott and Linda Dealy of the Eastern Shore; one brother and wife, the Rev. Charles D. and Billie Harvey of Memphis, Tenn; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Burial followed at Memory Gardens of Fairhope.³ She was buried at Memory Gardens of Fairhope, 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope, Baldwin Co., Alabama.^3,4 She was born on January 17, 1924 at Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee.^2,4 As of November 3, 1943,her married name was Dealy.⁷ She married Robert Joseph Dealy on November 3, 1943 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^3,7 Ruth Harvey died on May 29, 2002 at Fairhope, Baldwin Co., Alabama, at age 78.^2,3,4

     Rev. Charles Douglas Harvey married Billie Lynn.⁸ Rev. Charles Douglas Harvey was born on July 13, 1928 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.⁴ He married Rhoba Jane Neblett on December 22, 1952 at Charlotte, Dickson Co., Tennessee.³ Rev. Charles Douglas Harvey died on July 8, 2015 at Barretville, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 86.⁴ He Rev. Charles Douglas Harvey, 86, of Barretville died quietly at Brookdale Cordova on July 8, 2015. He was born in Nashville on July 13, 1928 to Thomas Everett and Ida Lee Shires Harvey. He is preceded in death by his daughter Elizabeth Lee Wheeler. Charles graduated from Father Ryan High School and served in the United States Navy. He graduated from George Peabody College, Vanderbilt University undergraduate and Graduate School. After his ordination by the Presbytery of Nashville, Presbyterian Church (USA), he served Pastorates in McMinnville, TN and Trenton, TN. Charles was the organizer and pastor of Christ Church Presbyterian in Memphis. At that same time he was the Stated Clerk of the Synod of Tennessee. Rev. Harvey left Christ Church to become the General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Memphis. Rev. Harvey worked tirelessly as a member on the Work Release Board of Shelby County Government. After he retired he continued to serve as a pulpit supply when called upon. He was known in the family for being able to discuss the German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, for hours. Due to an inability to stand for long lengths of time, he conducted his last wedding while sitting at the kitchen table with the bride and groom. Charles leaves his wife and best friend, Billie Lynn Harvey. He also leaves his local nephews, Thomas E. Harvey (Suzanne) and Lynn L. Garrison (Clinton) and numerous other nephews, great-nephews and nieces and great-great-nephews and nieces. on July 15, 2015.⁴

     Benson Harvey Sr. was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.⁴ His Social Security Number was 413-16-9078.⁸ He married Sara Taft.⁴ Benson Harvey Sr. was born on September 29, 1920 at Decatur, Morgan Co., Alabama.^2,8,4,9,5 He died on April 4, 1979 at Tennessee at age 58.^8,4,9

     Ruth Cooper Harvey, Ruth Cooper - Age 90. Saturday, April 8, 2000 at 7:03 a.m. Preceded in death by her husband, William E. Harvey. Survived by sons, E. R. Harvey and W. D. Harvey; grandchild, T. C. Harvey; great-grandchild Kayden Sierra Harvey and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.² She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.² Her Social Security Number was 415-62-7281.³ Her married name was Harvey.² She married William Everett Harvey, son of Thomas Everett Harvey and Ida Lee Shires.^1,2,4 Ruth Cooper was born on November 7, 1909.³ She died on April 8, 2000 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 90.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 411-42-2076.⁴ Rhoba Jane Neblett was born on November 7, 1928.⁴ As of December 22, 1952,her married name was Neblett-Harvey.¹ She married Rev. Charles Douglas Harvey, son of Thomas Everett Harvey and Ida Lee Shires, on December 22, 1952 at Charlotte, Dickson Co., Tennessee.¹ Rhoba Jane Neblett died on August 23, 2008 at Charlotte, Dickson Co., Tennessee, at age 79.^4,3 She NEBLETT-HARVEY, Rhoba Jane - Age 79, Charlotte. August 23, 2008. Ms. Neblett-Harvey was a psychotherapist and clinical social worker. The daughter of John B. and Augusta Tippit Neblett of Charlotte, Tennessee in Dickson County. She graduated from Charlotte High School, Ward-Belmont College, the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, The University of Tennessee College of Social Work with additional studies at the Universitiy of Chicago. Rhoba Jane lived for 20 years in Memphis prior to retirement in 1986 from the Tn. Department of Mental Health. For 12 years she was on the faculty of University of Tn., at Memphis where she was on the diagonostic team at U.T. Child Development Center (now the Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities) and developed and directed a short term inpatient treatment center for children. Earlier positions included 11 years in Montgomery, Warren and Gibson Counties in child welfare working with adoptions and foster care, protective services in addition to private practice. She returned to Charlotte following retirement and lived at the family home on St. Paul Road, Charlotte, TN. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, The National Society of University Professors; listed in Who's Who of American Women amd Who's Who of International Educators. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Harvey Wheeler; sister, Martha Neblett Wall, both of Charlotte; nieces, Mary Jane Wall of Simpsonville, S.C., Kathryne Neblett DeWitt of Nashville; nephew, John B. Wall of Burns. She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and August Tippit Neblett and her brother, James H. Neblett. The family will receive friends at 12 Noon on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Dickson Funeral Home prior to her Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. from the graveside at Union Cemetery, conducted by Bro. Robert Cullom. on August 24, 2008.³

     Robert Joseph Dealy Robert J. Dealy, 62, a resident of Fairhope, died May 15 in Fairhope. Interment followed in Fairhope Memory Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth H. Dealy; one daughter, Nancy E. Jennings, Fairhope; one son, Lt. Daniel S. Dealy, Lemoore, Calif; two brothers, James P. Dealy, Point Clear, and William A. Dealy, Henderson, N.C; and four grandchildren.⁵ He was buried at Memory Gardens of Fairhope, 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope, Baldwin Co., Alabama.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 414-05-7538.⁷ He was born on February 18, 1921 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^4,8,6,7,9 He married Ruth Harvey, daughter of Thomas Everett Harvey and Ida Lee Shires, on November 3, 1943 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^3,2 Robert Joseph Dealy died on May 15, 1983 at Fairhope, Baldwin Co., Alabama, at age 62.^4,5,9

     Thomas Edward Clark was buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Highway 10, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 408-07-4011.⁴ He was born on April 5, 1916 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Rebecca Irene Harvey, daughter of Thomas Everett Harvey and Ida Lee Shires, on July 24, 1937 at Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama.¹ Thomas Edward Clark died on May 13, 2004 at Tennessee at age 88.^4,5,6