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     Richard Paul Shires was born on December 31, 1963 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.³ He died on September 10, 2019 at Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 55.³ He In loving memory of Richard "Paul" Shires, 55, who passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born in Raleigh on December 31, 1963 to William Archer and Katherine Myers Shires, Paul was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 6. After years of radiation and chemo he went into remission, relapsing only once. In July, Paul was diagnosed with glioblastoma. He had completed his first treatment of radiation and chemo Monday. Paul was an avid Tarheel fan. He loved music from Allison Krause to LED Zeppelin. During the majority of his career as a CAD Technician, he helped design airports and began a love of airplanes. Paul was predeceased by his parents William Archer Shires and Katherine Shires Bussa. He is survived by his step-mother, Nancy Shires of Greenville; brother, Kenneth (Terri) of Hillsborough; sister, Beth Knight (Bill) of Allen, TX; nephew, Brandon Knight; nieces, Sarah Holmes (Chris) and Jessica Bunn (Eric); and his longtime love, Elizabeth Huber. on September 13, 2019.³

     Her married name was Shires.¹ Katherine Myers married William Archer Shires, son of William Monroe Shires and Ruth F. Archer.^2,1 Katherine Myers was born on January 2, 1926 at Forrest City, St. Francis Co., Arkansas.³ She and William Archer Shires were divorced on April 13, 1971 at Wake Co., North Carolina.⁴ Katherine Myers died on September 22, 2013 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 87.³ She Katherine Shires Bussa, January 2, 1926-September 22, 2013. A Raleigh resident for over 60 years, Kat, as she was affectionately called, was the office manager of the Wake County Unit of the American Cancer Society when she retired. As a dedicated mother and homemaker, she was a grade mother at Emma Conn Elementary, a den mother in Cub Scouts, active in the Woodcrest Garden Club and served on the altar guild at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Born in Forrest City, Arkansas to William and Addie Myers, she married William Archer Shires of Jackson, Tennessee where they attended Lambuth College. Later in life she married James Bussa of New York. She is survived by her children: Kenneth Michael Shires (Terri) of Hillsborough, Elizabeth Shires Knight (Bill) of Allen, TX and Richard Paul Shires of Raleigh. Grandchildren: Sara Elizabeth Knight Gerkin of Reston, VA, Brandon Christopher Knight, Austin, TX and Jessica Shires Bunn of Clayton. Step-grandchildren: Kevin Ryan Page of Durham and Zachary David Page of Charlotte. Twin great grandchildren: Grayson Elizabeth Gerkin and Jackson Cole Gerkin. Great grandson: Easton Sydney Bunn. on September 24, 2013.³

     Cora Elizabeth Simpson Cora Simpson Shires, age 92, of Jackson, TN, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Cora was born in Middleton, TN, on Friday, December 21, 1928, to the late Henry Grady Simpson, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Rogers) Simpson. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 20 years, James Everett Shires, Sr. who passed away January 15, 1971; her cherished son, James Everett Shires, Jr. who passed away on November 3, 2018; brothers, Jack Simpson, Jr. and Harold Simpson; and sisters, Jerry Whaley and Pat Elliott. Survivors include her grandsons, Michael Shires and Steven Shires and their mother, Sherri Shires all of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law Ruth Hall Simpson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Henry Simpson, III and Tim Simpson officiating with burial to follow in Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, TN.² She was buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, 3360 North Highland Avenue, Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee.^2,3 She was born on December 21, 1928 at Middleton, Hardeman Co., Tennessee.² As of October, 1950,her married name was Shires.¹ She married James Everett Shires Sr., son of William Monroe Shires and Ruth F. Archer, in October, 1950 at Greene Co., Arkansas.^1,4,2 Cora Elizabeth Simpson died on August 8, 2021 at Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 92.²

     James Everett Shires Jr. married Sherri Unknown.² James Everett Shires Jr. was born on March 23, 1951.³ He married Cynthia Lynn Garner on July 7, 1973 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.⁴ James Everett Shires Jr. died on November 3, 2018 at Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 67.^2,3 He James Everett Shires, March 23, 1951 - November 3, 2018 (age 67). Mr. James Shires, age 67, passed away in Jackson, Tennessee on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Services are pending at this time. on November 7, 2018.³

     Walter Owen Bridger was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 414-18-9050.⁵ He was born on September 9, 1921 at Brownsville, Haywood Co., Tennessee.^5,3,4 He married Kathryn Thompson Shires, daughter of William Monroe Shires and Ruth F. Archer, on March 25, 1950 at Madison Co., Tennessee.¹ Walter Owen Bridger died on January 29, 2008 at Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 86.^5,2,4 He JACKSON, TN - Funeral services for Mr. Walter Bridger, 86, will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday February 1, 2008 in the chapel of Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. Mr. Bridger died January 29, 2008 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He served in combat in the U.S. Army during WWII. Mr. Bridger was employed with Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 40 years and was fleet manager for 28 of those years. He was a member of Victory Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Alan Bridger. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Mable Pauline Bridger; a daughter, Barbara Jean (Pat); two granddaughters, Shelley Turtle (Jason) and Amy Powell (Ryan); a step-daughter, Cheryl Samford; a step-son, Richard Dobson (Barbara); three step-granddaughters, Eleanor Dobson, Emma Dobson and Ashley Bell; four step-grandsons, Damon Bell, Nathan Bell, Caleb Bell and Cody Samford; two great-granddaughters, Ava Tuttle and Addy Tuttle; a step-great-granddaughter, Madison Bell; three step-great-grandsons, Cage Bell, Aaron Bell and Jacob Bell. Pallbearers to serve are Pat Jean, John Foster, Jimmy Laverty, Rev. Tony Kash, Charlie Isbell and Ray Dingledine. on January 31, 2008.²

     Richard Alan Bridger was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 410-02-3859.⁴ He was born on December 30, 1953 at Madison Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4 He died on February 5, 2006 at Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 52.^2,3,4 He Graveside services for Richard Alan Bridger, 52, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. Herman Hersey officiating. Mr. Bridger died February 5, 2006 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. He was born in Madison County and had been a long time resident of the Winfrey Center in Trenton, TN. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Kathryn (Marvin) Jackson of Raleigh, NC; his father, Walter (Pauline) Bridger of Jackson, TN; a sister, Mrs. Barbara (Patrick) Jean of Raleigh, NC; a step-sister, and a step-brother and two nieces. on February 8, 2006.²