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Alphonia Leary, Sr.

2/3/2017

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Alphonia Leary, Sr., age 74, 1280 Mims Road, Byromville, Georgia passed Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his home.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at First United Holiness Church, Engram Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Elder Michael Coley, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Staley Memorial Cemetery, Corner of Mayo/Souther Field Roads, Americus, Georgia.

Alphonia was born August 14, 1942 in Dooly County Georgia to the late Ozell Leary Sr. and Annie Mae Ranford Leary. He was preceded in death by four siblings, J.W. Leary, Danny Leary, Eloise McKenzie and Walter Leary, and a devoted son-in-law, Harry Keith Duncan.

He was a graduate of Dooly County High School in 1961.  His Christian journey started at the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Dooling, Georgia, along with his family at an early age.  He later had a new awakening in his Christian walk and joined the First United Holiness Church of Montezuma, Georgia under the leadership of the late Overseer Aaron Snipes. He served on the Deacon Board Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, and the Finance Committee Ministry.  He was the Chairman of the National Financial Committee of Northern District; after many years of dedicated service, he retired due to declining health. He retired from Mullite of America (Mulcoa) where he retired as a foreman in 1996 after nineteen years of dedicated services.

He was united in holy matrimony to the former Maudie “Marie” Williams in 1972. They were blessed with four children, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Survivors are a devoted wife of forty-five years, Maudie “Marie” Leary, of Byromville, Georgia; four children, Connie Leary Duncan of Ideal, Georgia, Alphonia Leary, Jr. of Byromville, Georgia, Schenita Leary Dennard of Americus, Georgia and Evie Marie Leary Kaigler of Byromville, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Jermaine Rivers (Jomea) of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Courtney Duncan (Briuna) of Marshallville, Georgia, Kiauna Duncan of Ideal, Georgia, Shonerick Leary of Albany, Georgia, Brandon Dennard of Americus, Georgia, Briauna Smith of Byromville, Georgia, Wesley Monford of Ideal, Georgia, Bria Dennard of Americus, Georgia, Jailyn Ashmon of Byromville, Georgia, Evienie Kaigler of Byromville, Georgia; siblings, Dorothy Leary Hamm of Atlanta, Georgia, Selma Leary Clark of Lithonia, Georgia, David Leary (Emma) and Ozell Leary Jr. (Dorothy), all of Byromville, Georgia and Clarence Leary (Lorene) of Lincoln, Nebraska; one aunt, Alma Glover, of Atlanta, Georgia; brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law, Pastor Lora Gaines (Johnny) of Americus, Georgia, Shirley Holcomb (Otis) of Columbus, Georgia, Pastor Colris Dianne Laster (Frankie) of Americus, Georgia, Sally Lasiter (Ray) of Americus, Georgia, Minister Roxie Ann Dixon (Rudolph) of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Eliza Williams Lester (Sam) of Americus, Georgia;  and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Bethlehem Baptist Church (Dooly County)
2/3/2017 04:44:33 pm

The pastor and members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Dooling, GA would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Leary family. Please know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Please know that we are in prayer for the family during your hours of bereavement.

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Pagie &MaeBelle Thomas
2/3/2017 06:00:19 pm

Sincerest condolences to Sis. Leary and family on the passing of Dea. Leary. May God strengthen you with His Love and Mercy during this time. Cherish your memories as his legacy lives on.

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Pamela Lassiter
2/3/2017 08:24:41 pm

The Willis/Lassiter Family from Leslie/Plains GA would like to extend our deepest sympathy. May God be with you and your family.

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."-KJV

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Ramona Barney-Ellison
2/4/2017 08:39:02 am

To The Leary Family, You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear beloved family member.
Jehovah knew that death would cause much suffering, therefore he provided a ransom in Jesus so that we may have an opportunity to live in the future without the threat of dying. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," at John 11:25. He will resurrect obedient mankind to a beautiful paradise home. Take comfort in this guarantee.

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Deacon and Missionary Clark
2/4/2017 01:45:03 pm

Our deepest sympathy to the Leary family. We love you and praying God will give you comfort and strength during your hour of bereavement!

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bernice edwards
2/6/2017 11:24:04 am

He is not lose he are in God hand be strong family ok

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Gloria
2/6/2017 01:44:14 pm

My sincere condolences to you Sheneda and your family for the loss of you beloved father. I pray that GOD will continue to be your strength in this hour of sorrow.

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Victoria Blue-Haynes
2/6/2017 07:15:22 pm

Prayers of comfort, strength, and peace for you Sis. Leary & family during this time of loss. Deacon Leary's faithfulness & service will always be remembered.

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bobbi
2/7/2017 07:30:02 am

Dear Family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss; along with the pain come many questions; Job in the Bible asked, "If a man dies, can he live again"? (Job 14:14,15)The answer is yes!. We can have the hope of seeing our loved ones again, right here on earth. (Psalms 37:29)Please accept my deepest sympathies

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Louise
2/7/2017 08:40:52 am

I'm so sorry for your loss but we can always remember what God tells us at john 5:28, 29 about the resurrection hope and give us that promise of seeing our love ones again. This is what will keep us going knowing that we do have that hope. Again I am so sorry for your loss

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Lee & Andrea Wright
2/8/2017 11:09:47 am

Few men stood as tall as Deacon Leary. He was a man among men who was loved and appreciated for his contribution to the Kingdom of GOD. Our condolences and prayers to his family.

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Tamika Robinson Sparks
2/8/2017 05:30:03 pm

My prayers are with the family. Love you in Jesus name.

The Robinson/Sparks Families

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Williams family, Vatis, Jonetta, Suzette, Mark, and Michael
2/14/2017 11:57:06 pm

Family, we are still praying for all of you..Remember Jesus loves you and we do too..

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