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Don Henson, (1939 - 2017)

Donald Ray Henson, 78

Passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017

Don was born in Louisville to the late Harold Franklin and Kathleen Henson. He played football and ran track during his time at Southern High School. He was afforded a great opportunity to travel with his wife to countless countries and continents during their time with Friendship Force.

He formerly worked as a national account manager for Xerox and operated as a land developer as one of the principals of HFH Inc. He was an avid University of Kentucky Football fan and served his country in the United States Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 57 years, Karen Rogers Henson; and son, Scott Henson. Survivors include his daughter, Renotta Henson (Becky McKinley); brothers, Ronald D. Henson (Patsy Tinnell) and Philip H. Henson.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman and Sons, 10600 Taylorsville Road. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ratterman and Sons, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Youth for Christ, 4102 W Market St., Louisville, KY 40212. Online condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com.
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Don Henson

Crestwood KY
Email: Click Here

"My Xerox career started in 1968 with a great deal of wonder"

I wondered why Paul Logsdon had plaques all over his office walls, and Rich Fuchs had none. Both were sales managers! Rich said his were packed away. Why did Dave Deeb walk around yukking all the time? Camel jock talk. Why did Bill Hetzel, Louisville Branch Manager, remove all chairs from the bullpen? So sales reps would spend less time in the office. We went to Air Devils Inn instead ! Needless to say I was in the right place with a bunch of strange people, laughing, joking, zany, but didn’t we have a great time?

My first sales territory was north of Broadway, west of tenth street, west of 18th street and south to county line. I was told it had more potential than any other. As a young cub, to me, it truly did. Now was the time to get a few plaques!!

In 1970 a sales team was formed including Gary Shuetz, Sal Marino and me as team leader, with my high potential territory! Talking about “hungry guys” this team won $1,000 in our first contest. We all went to dinner with wives and guys had two entrees of “steak and lobster”.

In 1971 Karen and I adopted Scott (5) and Renotta (6) siblings. We built a home in Crestwood, Oldham County. Stability was important to us and we never moved for a better job. My two brothers and daughter, Renotta live within a mile. Scott died in 1994 but he is still with us in spirit.

In 1972, Paul Logsdon moved on to greater heights and I became the Xerox Account Manager for GE, and for major accounts. In those days, everyone helped each other. Experienced reps trained us. Administration helped with billing, proposal writing, etc.What would we have done without service? The tech reps went on tough sales calls with us.

We were all friends and golfed, fished and partied together.

The amazing Xerox experience created a spirit so special to the Louisville Branch, that we were recognized countrywide. “Come” we said, “and study us and you can learn our high goals and standards”.

In 1974 I was promoted to National Account Manager for General Electric, and had various locations over a 15-year time period. Travel was involved and was controllable. I visited many other Branch Offices but Louisville was head and shoulders above them all. Why? A combination of talented people, cohesive, with a spirit and confidence accustomed to winning. However, I never saw as many plaques as Paul Logsdon had. My most memorable award was a 'little red hat with yellow feather' a roadrunner from Evansville. I still have it! The other awards are packed away, but I didn’t have as many as Paul Logsdon.

Later in 1985 I was promoted to Senior National Account Manager after closing an order for (8) 9200's and recognized as vendor of the year by GE. With that of course, was a bigger budget next year.

I left Xerox in 1987 on my terms and no hard feeling. At that time I was reporting to Joe Mulcahy VP at Corporate, (incidentally his wife Anne Mulcahy just retired from Xerox as Chairman of the Board), some of my friends were retiring and some had died. It was time to go, a new era was coming, and The 'Spirit of Xerox' was changing. Looking back, Louisville had the greatest group of people, amazingly competitive, close knit and loyal.

The next phase of my business career was with Bill Hinton and Harry Frazier. We formed 'HFH' and focused on real estate development. We were very successful in a high risk, big money business. In 1992 I left HFH, moved my office to Crestwood. and since, dabbled in smaller projects.

Several old Xeroids stop by and some ask do you work? “If doing what you want, when, for whom, and how much, then, yes I work”. Now at age 72, I learned that loving other people and trusting God, we can explore limits, push harder and achieve what your mind didn't think you could.

Like all of you, “being positive keeps us young”.

Now, I watch golf, football and basketball I enjoy beautiful pictures on remarkable technology. Don't play games much any more and I love to read, learn, and visit my farm and nature. Sometime Karen and I travel. My last big trip was to Home Depot!

“Yes we can, and yes we did great things together”

Click here to see more of Don Henson's Xerox pictures

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Karen Rogers Henson, Wife of Don Henson,
77, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017.

Karen was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Vernon W. and Ethel C. Rogers. She was afforded a great opportunity to travel to countless countries and continents during her time with Friendship Force. Her passion for the arts and drama was exercised through her 26 years of volunteer service to the Center for Performing Arts. She was a member of the Homemakers and enjoyed painting fine china and Faberge eggs, which she incorporated into the theme of her travels.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Scott Henson.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Don Henson; daughter, Renotta Henson; grandchildren, Austin and Isabella.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman and Sons, 10600 Taylorsville Road. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ratterman and Sons, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
See Obituary here: http://www.ratterman.com/obituaries/Karen-Henson/
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Homemakers of Kentucky - Louisville Chapter. Online condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com

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Debbie (Emanuel) Hyde

61, of Goshen, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Baptist Health Louisville hospital surrounded by his family.
Carl grew up in Louisville, where he graduated from Doss High School in 1974 and then attended and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. There he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He worked as a Dividend Specialist for Computershare and prior to that as a Financial Advisor at Hilliard Lyons.
Carl was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel, was a member of the Executive Club for Exceptional Performance at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for multiple years, a member of the National Registers Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, and a Certified Wealth Adviser. However, his most beloved title was that of Coach and Father.
In his spare time he enjoyed coaching and umpiring baseball, softball and basketball. He loved playing softball, fishing, watching his son play baseball and soccer, and his daughter dance and play tennis. If you didn’t find him there he might be organizing a group outing to Rough River, hosting a neighborhood fireworks show, or giving you the best belly laugh of your life with his rendition of “Bust A Move” or his “Barn Yard Shuffle”.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Virginia Hyde.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Debra (Debbi); his children Courtney and Nick; his siblings Janice Westlund and Greg Hyde (Deanna).
Visitation will be on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Rd, East Louisville, with the memorial service immediately following at 6:00.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Volunteers of America Mid-States
570 South Fourth Street, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40202 www.voamid.org Or The Arrow Fund, PO Box 1127, Prospect, KY 40059 thearrowfund.org

Debbie Hyde

Louisville, KY

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I worked at Xerox from 1981- 1995. Hired on straight out of college (UK) and worked for Rich Leake, Phil Charmoli, Jack Colley, Cal Combs and also worked in Region as well. I was Debbi Emanuel then switched to Debbi Emanuel-Hyde somewhere along the way. I started as general line rep. in Eastern Kentucky, moved on to the Federal Gov't. then Key Accounts, Sales Training for Region as well as local and finally ended in Printing Systems. Left in 1995 to raise my children. Most recently I sold Commercial Print for a local printer and am currently with Ricoh (IKON).

Shelby Carter (1931 - 2017)

Shelby H. Carter, Jr. died peacefully on January 25, 2017 surrounded by his beloved wife of 63 years, Pat, and family who were so important in his life, he was 86..

Shelby retired from Xerox in 1985 as Xerox Corporate Vice-President and General Sales Manager of the company's worldwide operations.

He was a multitalented man of many professional accomplishments, but his family was always his highest priority and greatest source of inspiration. Shelby referred to Pat as "the flower of my life". He also credited her as being his secret weapon in his many life ventures. Shelby was born on March 23, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Chief Mate on a merchant marine vessel, was killed in the Battle of the Atlantic during WWII. Shelby was eleven and his sister, Alice, was nine. Their mother, a Scottish immigrant, worked tirelessly to raise them and her effort was rewarded. Shelby earned an academic scholarship to McDonogh School, a military academy near Baltimore, Maryland. Shelby always said that McDonogh was a surrogate father to him teaching him values like hard work, integrity, and the importance of a solid education. While attending McDonogh, Shelby began dating a beautiful and vivacious young woman named Pat Bunn who would become his wife and partner for life.

After graduating from McDonogh in 1949, Shelby enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin where he joined the Sigma Nu Fraternity, NROTC, and qualified for Marine Platoon Leaders Class. In 1953, Shelby received his B.B.A., married Pat, and began active duty as Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He was selected as aid-to-camp to General Edward W. Snedeker, Commanding General of the Second Marine Division.

Following his love for family and his pride in the United States Marine Corps, Shelby cherished new ideas and new ventures. His indomitable spirit lead him to be an influential figure in American business and Texas education over a five decade span. Shelby spent 24 years with IBM and then Xerox retiring from the latter company in 1985 as Xerox Corporate Vice-President and General Sales Manager of the company's worldwide operations. The title itself tells of his corporate accomplishments, but does not fully describe the admiration of his peers and subordinates nor does it describe the energy and innovative attitude he brought to Corporate America at that time.

Ray and Sandra 1985

Raymond W. Kelly, Jr.

July 2, 1944 - July 28, 2012
Lima, Ohio

Ray started with Xerox as a salesman in 1972 in the Corbin, KY area. He was a very focused and high energy sales representative but his biggest asset was he made a friend of every prospect and customer.

K David Robertson ask me (Jim Kincer) to train Ray considering I had the territory next to Rays territory. One thing that I learned very quickly, ray was all business, there was no kidding around, strictly business!

I remember the first sales call Ray and I made together, in Corbin. It was a medium size factory, Ray and I got out of his car, and as I walked toward the door, I turned to find that Ray was still gathering notebooks, files and other sales material fro his car! I walked back and ask him what he was going to do with all of that "stuff', his reply was, "well, I want to make sure I can answer any question they might have"! After that, we had a little meeting in the car! The call went well and he did get the business!

John Robison shared the following: Ray was a very nice person, Donna and I had some fun times with he and Sandy on a Presidents Club trip. I made Ray a "Xerox Agent" in Corbin in 1984 and I remember he was also in the computer business.

"OBITUARY"

Raymond W. "Ray" Kelly, Jr., 68 of Lima, Ohio died on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Born Sunday, July 2, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond Kelly and the late Virgie Robbins Kelly. On December 12, 1965 he married Sandra K. "Sandy" Jackson and she survives in Lima.

Mr. Kelly was a graduate of Belmont High School Class of 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. He also graduated from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY in 1970 and got a M.A. from Union College Barbourville, KY in 1972. He also served in the U. S. Navy from 1962 till 1966. He was a college recruiter and salesman for 42 years. He loved his Lord, Jesus Christ and was a deacon in the Southern Baptist Church. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cincinnati Reds fan. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving is a son, Brian (Crystal) Kelly of Lima, OH; daughter, Laura Roark of London, KY; three grandchildren; Brian E. Kelly, Ian A. Kelly and Chelsea Roark; one great granddaughter Rylie Kay Roark; and also two sisters; Ruby (Ray) Potter of Kettering, OH and Betty (Don) Hammond of Gold Canyon, AZ.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Denny Kelly.

Funeral service were at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio with the
Rev. John McMinn officiating.

Interment is in Allentown Cemetery, Allentown, Ohio.

Tom Bearden

Tom Bearden (Deceased 1939 - 2016)
Louisville, KY

Tom, 77, of Louisville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born March 29, 1939 in Louisville, a son of the late Robert S. and Eugenia "Jean" Kustes Bearden.

Tom was a district service manager for Xerox for 30 years. Following his retirement, Tom did contract work for Xerox for several years. He was also a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Tom enjoyed golfing and all U of L sports. He was an avid reader. He admired all things Irish and liked Frank Sinatra's music. He once attempted to climb Mt. Rainier. Whether it was cross-country family vacations to our National Parks in the yellow station wagon or fishing trips to the Outer Banks in the pick-up truck - with Tom at the wheel, it was always an adventure. He was a proud father and grandfather and would do anything to support and to help his family. Stubborn, yet soft-hearted, with a subtle wit, Tom was a man who lived his life his way. His presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Bearden, and a niece, Sarah Bearden. Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dee Bearden; children, Beth Jones (Bob), Todd Bearden (Tamara) and Dan Bearden (Lauren); five grandchildren, Leah, Nicholas, Lily, Anna, and Sam and his siblings, Stanley Bearden (Sandy), Carol Jean Dawson (George), Vikki Roberts (Mike), David Bearden (Jackie) and Kathy Vowels (Joe). His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 6th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 212 Mt. Mercy Drive, Pewee Valley. Ratterman Funeral Home 12900 Shelbyville Rd. East Louisville, KY 40243 was entrusted with arrangements. A gathering will be held immediately following the service at the church.

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller

Memorial gifts in the form of contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association

, Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter.

Published in The Courier-Journal from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2016

Jack Colley (1946 - 2016)

Jack Strother Colley III (Deceased)

Jack passed away early Friday morning, August 5, 2016. He was 69 years old, born in Ashland, Kentucky on December 16, 1946 to Clifford and Virginia Colley.

Jack was a graduate of Union College and the University of Louisville's Institute of Community Development and for the Jefferson County Public Schools before becoming a sales representative with Xerox and Regional Manager of the Xerox Agent Program. He retired in 2003 after 25 years of service.

After retirement from Xerox Jack joined Semonin Co. as a realtor.

It was at Union College that Jack met and later married his wife of 44 years, Elaine. His love and respect for and devotion to her was matched only by her love for and devotion to him.

Jack's innate ability to make others feel comfortable, supported and appreciated was one of his endearing qualities. Jack exercised a unique ability to use humor to put people at ease and on occasion to call them to task. Those who knew Jack appreciated his open, honest, genuine personality and enjoyed and respected his calm yet determined approach to any challenge he confronted. As people grew to truly know him their appreciation for the depth of his intelligence, his lust for learning, the diversity of his interests and his compassion for others also grew.

Jack's parents, Clifford and Virginia, and his sister, Mary Jane, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, his brothers, Dan Wells (Terri) and Mike Colley (Connie), his sister, Marsha Carter and his faithful companion, Tatu.

Celebration of Life will be 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 PM until time of service.

His family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Norton Cancer Institute and the Norton Brownsboro Hospital for their professional and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Ky. Humane Society Main Campus, Kosair Children's Hospital, Hosparus-Hospice of Louisville or a charity of your choice.

Pete Arnold (May 9, 1940 - August 14, 2015)

Pete 1974

Pete Arnold

Overland Park, KS

Birthday: May 9, 1940
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Peter J. Arnold of Overland Park, passed away August 14, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, Kan. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project. Peter was born May 9, 1940, the son of Romas and Genevieve (Wysocki) Arnold, in Joliet, Ill. He joined the United States Army in 1957. While serving as a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne Division, he received the Silver Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal for his valiant efforts during combat in the Republic of Vietnam. This passage was quoted from the general orders for his Silver Star Award, "His extraordinary heroism in close combat against a hostile force was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army." He also earned his Master Parachutist Badge and Combat Infantry Badge. He retired from the Army with the rank of Captain. Even after his retirement, Peter was a constant contributor to other service veterans in need. He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Paul and Eugene "Sonny" Arnold and his mother in-law, Frances Mead. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Tracy; two children, Peter "Petey" and Alexandra "Princess Baby" Arnold; and his three dog companions, CoCo, Lily and BeBe. Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arr.: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, Kan., (913) 438-6444. Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory.

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Pete joined Xerox in the early 70’s in the Louisville branch and worked for Tom Heffner in the Evansville Area Sales Office. My first sales territory was Jim Connor’s old territory (Connor had been promoted).

My first sales assignment was very successful and after a short time, was promoted to Duplicator Specialist and was granted the opportunity to work with the entire Evansville Sales Team. Much appreciation needs to be given to Paul Logsdon and Ron Hoffman who taught me about selling duplicators and the business needs of such a product.

When John Robison became our Leader in Evansville, we were all completely impressed with his excitement and enthusiasm. He introduced the “World Famous Roadrunners” to the entire Xerox Corporation and we were all very proud! We were extremely victorious!

In 1973, when Marc Eisner became Branch Manager of the Kansas City Branch, he offered me the position of Area Sales Manager in Topeka, KS; I accepted and moved in September.

After three years in Kansas, I resigned from Xerox in 1976 and worked for the next 13 years selling large web printing presses and computers. I was with MCI Telecommunications as a Sales Manager in its growing years.

In 1989, a very good friend and I founded and started InkJet, Inc. InkJet, Inc is a company that furnishes ink to manufacturing companies that print “code” on thousands of products found in grocery stores for example. I am now retired and do floors and windows, when told !

I have been married for 18 years to Tracy and have twins 14 years old. (Petey & Alexandra)

Plus we have two great dogs! We love to travel and have a great time!

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Ed Tuggle 1951 - 2014

Ed 1974

Ed 2011

Ed Tuggle
Topeka, KS
passed away Monday December 29, 2014 of ARDS.

Ed was with Xerox from 1973 until 1981, he started in the Lexington Area Sales Office for manager K David Robertson. He later worked out of the Louisville Branch and ended his Xerox career as an Area Manager in Rockford IL. Ed was an excellent sales representative and manager for Xerox, he was and is very good with people. He has a comfortable professional style, builds great relationships with his customers and was not afraid of work! Ed worked in Lexington during the days that the team was made op of Oscar Wiygel, Bob Mahoney, Skip Winfree, Ray Kemp, Jim Kincer and Jim McCubbin. He is from Monticello, KY and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University prior to joining Xerox.
After Xerox, in 1981, he went to work as National Sales Manager for Batesville Casket Company, the worlds largest manufacturer and distributor of death care products. Ed left Batesville in 1994 to join Newcomer Funeral Services. Before retiring, Ed became the Executive VP and COO at Newcomer, in Topeka, KS. Newcomer is a 100 year old, nationwide funeral home company, with over 40 funeral homes, providing the highest quality service to every family served.

Edward Tuggle, 63, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014.

He was born November 21, 1951, in Somerset, Kentucky, the son of Eugene and Mary Ina(Selvidge) Tuggle. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He served in the Army Reserve.

Immediately after graduation, Edward started his career with Xerox as part of their elite sales team. In 1981, Ed left as a manager and relocated to Indiana to continue his career in sales with Batesville Casket Company. After terms as both regional and divisional directors, in 1989 Ed was appointed Vice President of the sales organization. In 1994 he left Batesville Casket to join Newcomer Funeral Service Group as EVP, Chief Operating Officer. He passionately loved his family, old westerns, Kentucky basketball and extra-thick chocolate milk shakes. Click here to read Obituary

Patti Bright 1953 - 2012

Patti Bright (1953 - 2012)
Louisville, KY

May be known to some of her Xerox friends as Patti (Beatty) Bright

(Click Here to see the Courier Journal Obituary)

Patti Bright, 59, of Louisville, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 27, 2012.

Patti worked with us at Xerox in the early and mid 1970's until she fell in love and married Roger Bright, in 1978. She worked in several positions at Xerox, but most notably as Sales Secretary for Dick Johnsen's team and served part time as the receptionist. Patti made no enemies, only friends and everyone loved her. All of her life, she loved animals, I personally remember when my daughter was a child, Patti, would, often take her horseback riding. John Robison remembers that she had a big St. Bernard dog and when he would come to the Louisville Xerox office from Evansville, Patti would show him the most recent pictures of her St. Bernard. "She was a beautiful and very nice young lady" and will be missed by everyone who knew her!

A gentle, compassionate and loving woman, Patti dedicated her life to being a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved animals and did a great deal of animal rescue. Patti's kind soul touched many lives and she will be deeply missed.

She is reunited in Heaven with her beloved parents, Elbert Cecil "Jack" Wood and Ruby Riddell Wood; and her parents, Rudy and Daisy Scherzinger; along with numerous siblings. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 34 years, Roger Bright, her devoted children, Angela Dawn Bright Gray (Kevin) and Andrew Wood Bright; stepdaughter, Dana Bright Wissman (Kris, Jordan and Reagan), and her most recent love in life, her grandson Jackson "Jack" Andrew Gray. She is also survived by sisters Myrtle Doyle, Donna James, and Lillian Osting and brothers Terry Scherzinger and Joe Rosenbarger. Patti had such a large and loving family, she also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All Patti ever wanted in life was to be a wife, mother and grandmother. Her whole world revolved around her family and those she loved. She found great pleasure in helping any person or animal in need. She had a beautiful heart and soul. Visitation and A memorial service was at Middletown Christian Church, 500 N. Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY. The family requests expressions of love be sent to the Patti W. Bright Memorial Fund c/o Middletown Christian Church.

Doug Worful, Sr.

Doug Worful in 2011
(7/18/1947- 4/18/2013)

Doug Worful, Sr. died on 4/18/13, in Atlanta. Doug was a sales representative with Xerox during the 1970's, selling copy machines and fax machines. After Xerox he owned several. "I cant believe its Yogurt" franchise in Lexington and Louisville. After the Yogurt business, Doug founded "Onsite Dental Services" to care for patients residing in senior living communities. As you may recall, Doug's son, Doug Jr, is a successful dentist in and around Atlanta. Doug was in a really bad mountain cycling accident in December of 2009, causing a spinal cord injury, which left him a paraplegic.

Avid kayaker, runner and mountain biker Doug Worful, Sr. passed away at his home on the evening of 4/18/13. Pancreatic cancer is reported as the official cause of death. Doug was a man who embraced life with a passion. Even after the mountain bike accident which left him paralyzed from the chest down in 2009 he continued to boat. With a specially set up Shredder (paddle-boat), he paddled the Nantahala several times with his friends.

Doug had just bought a "mountain bike-board" he could do trails with just using his arms. Unfortunately he passed away before he could use it. He was passionate at everything he did.

Click Here to see Doug on his first boating trip after his paralyzing accident.

Obituary

Douglas Douglas Eugene Worful, Sr. 7/18/1947- 4/18/2013 Douglas Eugene Worful, Sr. of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on 4/18/13. He was a loving father, grandfather, and dear friend to many. Doug thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and truly lived life to the fullest. Douglas Eugene Worful, Sr. was born in Louisville, KY to Helen (Shade) and Ernest Worful. He spent his childhood training and showing Tennessee Walking Horses and was a student at Kentucky Country Day. He attended Sewanee University and the University of Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. During his college years, he enjoyed riding bulls and training hunting dogs. After graduation, Doug lived in both Martinsville, IN and Louisville, KY before residing in Lexington, KY for the next 25 years. He was an avid marathon runner and developed a love for swimming as well. When he moved to Atlanta in 2000, Doug found a new way to enjoy the water: kayaking. He made many cherished friends on the rivers of north Georgia. During this time, he established Onsite Dental Services to care for patients residing in senior living communities. Doug suffered a spinal cord injury while mountain biking in December 2009, but was determined not to let his new way of life slow him down. He became an active volunteer at the Shepherd Center, which gave him tremendous strength and purpose. He hoped to give back to others all that had been given to him. Doug was also a member of Stonecreek Church in Milton, Georgia. He joyfully served on the host team and greeted everyone with a smile. Douglas Eugene Worful, Sr. is survived by his children, Douglas Worful, Jr (Jennifer) of Alpharetta, GA and Mona Davidson (Mike) of Bedford, MA; his brother, Stephen Worful (Anne Sheadel) of Louisville, KY,. He also was loved by his grandchildren/ beanos: Alaina, Georgia, Reese, and Rhett. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 18th at Boyd's Gap Overlook by the Ocoee River near Ducktown, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shepherd Center Foundation in his name. The family wishes to express its gratitude to both the Shepherd Center and Agape Hospice for all their care and dedication during his final months. Please express condolences at www.southcare.us. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society in Alpharetta, (678) 735-5500.
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The following suggestion was made by D. Troutman:
"If you'd like to send a card:
Dr and Mrs Doug Worful, Jr
4700 Hampton's Club Drive
Alpharetta, GA. 30004
I'm sure his family would appreciate thoughts and memories from their Dad's Xerox co-workers". D. Troutman

COMMENTS:

* From George Hodgson-very sad. I watched the film, looked like he was handling the situation positively. And had a great support group.

* From Jim Woodcock-Sorry about Doug. Thanks for keeping us current!

* From Diana Troutman- I spoke with Doug Jr. and he said Sr. was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer, a few months ago. I think he went downhill quickly and as harsh as it is to say, the ending was a mercy.

* From Ed Tuggle-I hate to here this! Doug trained me on how to effectively sell Fax machines. Fond memories of him and his ever present Pipe.

* From Jim Kincer-Doug and I worked as sales representatives in the Lexington Xerox branch, was a good friend and a good salesman. Doug was always 125% at everything he did! The last time we spoke, after the accident, I was so impressed with his positive attitude and forward thinking! We have lost a wonderful person!

Pat Clemons

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Pat Clemons
Louisville, KY

George E. Clemons,

70, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015.

He was the owner/operator of Okolona Transmission and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Patricia Watson Clemons; four children, Debbie Olsen (Rod), Tammy Toland (Doug), Jill Johnson (Todd) and George E. Clemons, II; he is also survived by the "light of his life", Myleigh Clemons; six other grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three brothers.

His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, "In St. Matthews" with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts in the form of contributions be made to an educational fund for his granddaughter, Myleigh Clemons at Commonwealth Bank & Trust, 286 N. Hubbards Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.

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6/21/15 Pats "Trish" Clemons husband, George passed away at 5:05 PM on June 20, 2015. Pat said that he went quickly. "He had suffered so much over the last few weeks and the last few days were horrible because he refused anything for pain. He has been fighting since Jauary of this year being in and out of the hospital". Pat said, "he fought for only one reason and that was the "light of his life", Myleigh, his grand-daughter, because she has been through so much this past year, he didn't want her to go through anything else". "The Good Lord called him home and we are grieving that he is gone but know he is in a better place and made his peace with God". "Please pray for all his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren, especially Myleigh who has lost so many people she loved in such a short period of time. Thanks to everyone that has prayed for him and our family". Pat Clemons