Billy Eugene Fagg
March 16, 1947 – August 4, 2005
A devoted husband, son, father, grandfather and friend. He was married 40 years to his high school sweetheart and moved to Oak Island, NC in 1996 after 30 years of traveling the east coast in the Army. He loved motorcycles, three-wheelers and making things out of wood. He loved to act like a beach bum and fish, especially at the pier. He loved the small town feel and friendliness of Oak Island. He became governor of the Oak Island Moose Lodge 2059 for the last two years of his life because it was important to him to belong to an organization that supports the local community where there is a need. Fish frys for heart transplants, building ramps on homes of handicapped, children with illnesses which need hospitalization and many more causes. He will be missed but his dedication will be remembered.
Sylvan Henry Feimster, Jr.
Sylvan Henry Feimster, Jr. was a quiet gentle man. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing in the ocean with friends who shared the same interest.
He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and had received numerous achievement awards for outstanding service.
He enjoyed watching golf on television on Sunday afternoons while napping.
He was a do-it-yourself man and could repair almost anything around the house - dishwasher, stove, dryer, garbage disposal, ice maker – you name it.
Angel, my daughter, and I will always remember his love and gentle manner, his laughter and his presence.
Being a donor helps us to realize and reinforce the fact that love means helping others – his love will last forever in our hearts.
James Floyd
There’s a lot that I could say about my daddy. He was kind, sweet, tender hearted, generous. I could go on and on. But my fondest memories are of sitting down in the mornings before school or in the evenings after school and listening to him tell stories. They were true stories of his life, his friends, and his family. He had a story for everyone and everything. Some were so funny they would split your sides – others were so sad you would be in tears. He was by far the greatest storyteller I’ve ever seen or heard.
My daddy has seen a lot in his time – that’s what he based his stories on. So remember that you have to live life to its fullest. Hear what is to be heard, listen to what has been said, and see what is to be seen. So at the end of life you can say , “Well, old boy, now we’ve seen it all.”
Crystal Floyd Lovett
My best memories of Daddy, James Floyd, are these: he married my mama because I asked him to, when I was only 9 years old. Although we had our disagreements, I was his daughter, not a step-child. He was a very good storyteller, whether it was make-believe or true. He was a history buff, who loved researching the family tree as well as going to visit relatives. He also loved taking care of the old family cemetery. He had the best green thumb around. He could get anything to grow. He and my mother made the best of friends. He was loved by many and will be missed. But I thank God that a part of Daddy lives on and give the gift of sight to someone that was less fortunate. God bless you all.
In the Master’s service,
Rhonda Varnam
Christopher Lynn Foggs
Christopher was a very lovely child. He could always make you laugh. Christopher was a comedian. He would make jokes about others, but that was okay because he laughed at himself. Christopher was a busy body. He was always on the go. Christopher was my Babe Ruth of kickball. He could catch, and throw and lead a team to win. I was known to occasionally say “Chris settle down”. Chris was known to reply, with a giggle to follow, “It wasn’t me…Oh, my bad”. Chris was a great athlete, a good writer, a great competitor, a comedian, an awesome dancer, a storyteller, and most importantly, Christopher was everyone’s friend. Christopher loved to play his Play Station. His favorite color was blue. He also loved wrestling. His favorite wrestler was John Cena. Chris was my baby – I will miss him very much. Christopher also loved to climb trees. He loved Mr. Chris at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. His favorite teachers were Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Crawford. Everybody loves Christopher. I miss my baby very much.
His mother,
Esther Taft
Cynthia O’Briant Ford
Cynthia O’Briant Ford, 64, of Roxboro, NC, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Durham Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born January 1, 1941 in Person County, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Charles and Odell Swanson O’Briant.
Mrs. Ford excelled at many endeavors. She was a beautician, seamstress, cake decorator, real estate agent/broker, notary public, owner/manager of the Rink-A-Dink and Outer Limits Skating Rink. She was the first woman elected to serve on the City Council in Roxboro. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A life-long resident of Person County, Cynthia was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Mrs. Cynthia Ford is survived by her husband, Carlton Ford; two sons, Chuck Ford and wife, Marsha, and Craig Ford and wife, Kristal; one daughter, Carla Jordan; six grandchildren, Candice Ford, Cristin Elliott, Garrett Ford, Kaylin Jordan, Lauren Ford and Courtney Ford, all of Roxboro. Mrs. Ford is also survived by two sisters, Ruth O’Briant Howard of Las Vegas, Nevada and Hazel O’Briant Smith and husband Dickie, of Roxboro and the late Sunshine O’Briant Hollis; one brother, Joe O’Briant and wife, Athra, of Roxboro.
Eddie Forte
Eddie was known as “Smoke” or “Smokey” by many of his friends and family. No one is really sure how he received that name, although there are many conflicting stories, all of which are interesting and quite believable! Eddie was an avid hunter and race enthusiast. He waved the flag over endless races at Brinkleyville and Southampton Raceways. He never met a stranger and touched the lives of countless people all over the country through his job.
He also touched the lives of his family, especially his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The children always looked forward to Christmas – particularly what Uncle Eddie would pull out of his goodie bag. Over the years there were cap guns, nerf guns, dart guns, guns that shoot balls and guns that shoot “little yellow things”. There was always a “fight” going on after the presents were opened, sometimes even with the wrapping paper! One thing he always begged for but was always told NO: water guns. As a tribute to their uncle and as a way to deal with their grief, the nieces and nephews appropriately laid water guns on the spray at his graveside. After the services, they returned to the cemetery and had that water gun fight their uncle had always wanted. What a touching and beautiful sight it was – an appropriate goodbye.
His granddaughter Jordan was the light of his life. In the months after his cancer diagnosis and before his illness took its toll, Eddie celebrated the birth of his second granddaughter, Bridget. He made the most of his last months, making sure each and every one of his family and friends were taken care of and knew his love. His wife Jo was by his side each and every day and was truly a blessing to us all. Before his death, Eddie accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, which made his last days more bearable for his family and friends. Even through his death we have the assurance that he lives and we will all again be together in glory.
The donation of his organs was typical of this loving and giving man. Most of his organs were unusable due to his radiation and chemotherapy. His corneas, however, were usable. It is the hope of the family that other people will be blessed by his precious and unselfish gift.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Josephine Drewett Forte; his daughter, Dawn Bonaparte; his son, Calvin Forte and his wife, Suzanne; his two granddaughters, Jordan Leigh and Bridget; his father, Joseph Forte and his wife, Flo; his brothers and sisters and their families; Terry, Jeffrey and Jennifer Shaw; Mike, James, Brittany and Jenna Edwards; David, Tammy, Mike, Heidi and Cody Forte; Tina, Robert, Lee and Joshua Powell; his sisters in law, Gwen Hess and Alice Metz; a special cousin, Faye Handy; and numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hurst Forte; a sister, Brenda Shaw; a brother, Pete Parham; and his grandmother, Flora Hurst.
Winnie Mae Fox
Our mother, Winnie Mae Fox, worked in Office Administration for an Educational Center. She loved to travel and has visited all fifty states as well as Canada. She spent many hours crocheting and she also made beaded Christmas ornaments for her family and friends. She loved the outdoors and after our dad’s death she always loved mowing and keeping her yard looking beautiful. In her later years, during her illness, she loved watching the birds and squirrels play in her front yard.
Our mother raised us in a Christian home and taught us Christian values. We will always be thankful for and remember all she taught us and the love she had for us. Her love and the Christian values she taught us continue to be a blessing and a help for us as we continue on with our daily lives.
Even though we miss her very much we are assured that she is now in her Heavenly Home and she is walking those streets of gold.
