By Staff
Obituaries for June 13, 2004 edition of the Atmore Advance
Andrew Fountain
Mr. Andrew Fountain, 75, of Walnut Hill, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at Jay Hospital.
He was a native of Monroe County and a resident of Walnut Hill for many years. He was a member of New St. Paul Baptist Church in Walnut Hill and was employed by Paper Wood Industry as a cultural.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Millie Ann Fountain, three sisters and six brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Classie Lou Fountain of Walnut Hill; two sons, David Earl Fountain of Walnut Hill and Andrew Fountain Jr. of Orlando; three sisters, Lula Moorer of Walnut Hill, Mary Lee Richardson and Allie Bee Lee both of Defuniak Springs, Fla., 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turner Funeral Chapel on Friday. His body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
Funeral services will be held at New St. Paul Baptist Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 12 with Rev. Willie White officiating. Burial will take place at New St. Paul Cemetery in Walnut Hill.
Turner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Eddie Madison Sr.
Mr. Eddie Dean Madison Sr., 45, of Ludowici, Ga., died Friday, June 4, 2004 at his residence. He was a native of Escambia County, Fla. and a resident of Ludowici for many years.
He was a mason and a member of Johnson Lodge #37, International Mason, OES. He was employed at Bill Duckworth Tire as a manager and served in the U.S. Army in 1977 and Desert Storm.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Ray Madison.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Madison of Ludowici; three sons, Tarvarus Madison of Pensacola, Eddie Madison Jr. of Ft. Valley, Ga. and Errol Wilson of Germany; a daughter, Kenderelle Wilson of Killeen, Texas; eight brothers, John Henry Madison Jr., John Wesley Madison, John Edward Madison, Christiful Madison and Arron Madison all of Century, Perry Madison of Pensacola, Nathaniel Madison of Gordon, Ga. and Andrew Madison of Atmore and two sisters, Bessie Newton and Clara Jones both of Pensacola.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at Century Cemetery on Friday, June 11.
Turner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Tony Merchant
Mr. Tony Martin Merchant, 36, died Friday, June 4, 2004, at a Pensacola hospital.
Merchant was a native of Christian Home, Fla. and a resident of Atmore for the past four years. He attended the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl Victor and George and Grace Merchant.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lynn Merchant of Atmore; his parents, Steve and Alice Merchant of Bratt; a daughter, Madison Nicole Merchant of Atmore; three brothers, Ronnie Merchant of Huxford, Erik Merchant and Nathan Merchant both of Bratt; a sister, Renee Merchant of Huxford; his grandmother, Sarah Victor of Christian Home; step-grandmother, Willie Merchant of McDavid and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church at 10 a.m., Wednesday with Rev. Joe Lee officiating. Burial will take place at Christian Home Cemetery.
Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.