Bobby L. Zipperer
Rincon — Bobby L. Zipperer, 84, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
He was born Feb. 4, 1931, in Effingham County to the late Holland L. and Minnie Zipperer; he was preceded in death by his sister, Marian Zipperer; brothers, William and Charles Zipperer; and sister-in-law, Frances Zipperer.
He graduated from Rincon School, was very active in sports excelling in baseball and basketball. He was inducted into the Effingham County Sports Hall of Fame. He was one of the organizers of the Oakridge Ball Park where county-wide church softball teams played for many years.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church for 78 years and a founding member of Bible Lutheran Church. He served as a delegate on the Ebenezer Board of Trustees. He retired from Stone Container after 34 years of service and served in the Army Air National Guard.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed waterskiing. He taught his children, their friends, and many family members to water ski. One of his passions was building secret fishing drops on Clarks Hill Lake, while on one of his many camping trips with his family and friends. He camped at Elijah Clark State Park for over 50 years.
One of his many hobbies was gardening. He prided himself in producing prize-winning sugar canefor the Effingham County Fair.
He is loved and will be missed by many. The family expresses their gratitude to the many friends, doctors, and care-givers.
Survivors include his wife of 64 plus years, Dorothy Wilharm Zipperer; children, Janis (Nickey) Bevill , Alan (Elise) Zipperer, Kathy (Carroll) Zittrouer; grandchildren, Jamie Bevill, Melissa(Linny) Stone, Jeremy (Lindsey) Zittrouer, Devin Zipperer, Macy Zittrouer; great-grandchildren, Kaden, Kyler, and Kinsey Stone, Harrison and Claire Zittrouer; sister-in-law, Audrey Zipperer; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Jan. 19 at Bible Lutheran Church.
Interment was in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may can be made to Bible Lutheran Church, 812 Blue Jay Rd., Rincon, GA 31326 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Nelwyn M. Cade
Rincon — Nelwyn M. Cade, 66, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at Hospice Savannah.
The Missouri native was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority where she pledged in 1987, she served in many offices, and was the Convention Chairman in 2008. She received her Master’s Degree and retired from teaching at Southeast Bulloch Middle School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Truman Cade and Marion Staltari Cade.
Survivors include her brother, James (Ann) Cade of Rincon; nephews, Jason and Kevin Cade; great-nieces, Mackenzie and Liliana Cade; and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services were held on Jan. 16 in the funeral home chapel.
Interment was in Effingham Memorial Gardens.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Edna Mae Davis
Rincon — Edna Mae Davis, 87, died Jan. 12, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
The Savannah native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was a retired bus driver with the Effingham Board of Education, where she drove for the athletic teams for many years. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Lee Davis.
She is survived by her sons, Davie J. Davis (Aline) and Phillip Davis (Marcelle); four grandchildren, Jamie Davis, Travis Davis, Hayley Davis Anderson, and Daniel Davis; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Jan. 15 in the funeral home chapel.
Interment: Rincon Cemetery.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel was in charge of arrangements.