Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJul 19, 1931, Ossipee, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [3927], [3929]
DeathNov 12, 2019, Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina [3927]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [3927]
OccupationBell Telephone Laboratories And Was Owner Of Somers  Manufacturing Co., Inc. [3930]
FlagsKorean War, US Air Force
MotherLecy Bell WAGONER (1901-1948)
Spouses
BirthNov 19, 1934, Alamance County, North Carolina [3931], [1], [289], [3929]
DeathNov 27, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [3931]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [3931]
OccupationRetired From Lucent Technologies. [3930]
FatherWalter Everett PIKE (1910-1993)
MotherJoy Belle CLAPP (1911-1989)
MarriageJan 23, 1954, Andrews Memorial Baptist Church, Graham, North Carolina [1], [2030], [3930], [289]
Obituary Online notes for Daniel Edward SOMERS
11/14/2019

Daniel Edward Somers

July 19, 1931 ~ November 12, 2019 (age 88)

Daniel Edward Somers, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Blakey Hall in Elon. 

He was born in Ossipee to the late Ernest G. and Lecy Belle Wagoner Somers and was married for 65 years to Sabra Pike Somers who survives. 

Daniel was formerly employed by Bell Labs and was the owner and operator of Somers Mfg. Company.  He was a member of Gideons International and the Alamance Civitan Club.  He was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church where he previously served as deacon and attended Andrews Memorial Baptist Church for 43 years. 

He was a U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant serving during the Korean War.

   He is survived by his wife, Sabra; daughter, Danelle Somers; son, Pike Somers (Pat); grandchildren, Jessica Gregory (Chad Maupin), Rev. Daniel Gregory (Allison), Dr. Chad Riggs (Joy); great grandchildren, Eleanor Maupin, Grace Gregory, Chase Riggs, Emma Riggs; brother, John Donald Somers (Shirley) and Gladys Somers Lancaster. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

   The funeral will be held 10:00 AM Friday, November 15, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Daniel Gregory and Rev. Bob Stephenson with interment to follow in Alamance Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. 

   The family would like to say a special “Thank You” to the doctors, nurses and staff at Blakey Hall for taking such good care of Mr. Somers. [3927]
Obituary Online notes for Sabra Grey (Spouse 1)
11/27/2019

Sabra Pike Somers
November 19, 1934 ~ November 27, 2019 (age 85)

Sabra Pike Somers, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home. 

She was born in Alamance County to the late Walter Everett and Joy Bell Clapp Pike and was married for 65 years to Daniel Edward Somers who died on November 12, 2019. 

Sabra retired from AT&T and volunteered as a Pink Lady at ARMC.  She was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church where she served on the bereavement committee and was previously a member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church for 49 years where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.

   She is survived by her daughter, Danelle Somers; son, Pike Somers (Pat); grandchildren, Jessica Gregory (Chad Maupin), Rev. Daniel Gregory (Allison), Dr. Chad Riggs (Joy); great grandchildren, Eleanor Maupin, Grace Gregory, Chase Riggs, Emma Riggs; sisters, Cobina Pike Fogleman, Ramona Pike Cheek (Bobby); and brother, Walter “Riley” Pike (Kathy).

   The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Daniel Gregory and Rev. Bob Stephenson with interment to follow in Alamance Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 PM Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.
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