Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 6, 1928, Alamance County, North Carolina [5490], [289]
DeathSep 27, 1999, Alamance County, North Carolina [5490], [289]
BurialShallow Ford Christian Church, 1263 Shallow Ford Church Road, Alamance County, North Carolina [5490]
OccupationLeath Hosiery And Retired From Pickett Hosiery [5490]
FatherLyman David GERRINGER Sr. (1890-1940)
MotherFannie Elizabeth ROSS (1893-1975)
Spouses
BirthNov 4, 1934, Alamance County, North Carolina [289]
DeathDec 8, 1995, Alamance County, North Carolina [5490], [289]
MarriageAug 4, 1950, Darlington, South Carolina [289]
Birthbef Mar 29, 1944, Alamance County, North Carolina [5492]
DeathMar 29, 2012, Alamance County, North Carolina [5492]
Obituary Online notes for Lyman David GERRINGER Jr.
9/29/1999

Mr. L.D. Gerringer Jr.
BURLINGTON — Mr. Lymon David “L.D.” Gerringer Jr., 71, of 2008 S. Mebane St.,
Colony Apartments, 745-A, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at his home after several years
of failing health, one day critical.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Dot Wyrick Gerringer
and Mrs. Mary Tilley Weiss Gerringer, who survives. He was the son of Mr. Lymon
David Gerringer Sr. and Mrs. Fannie Ross Gerringer, both deceased. He was a former
employee of Leath Hosiery Mills and was retired from Pickett Hosiery Mill. He was a
lifetime member of Shallow Ford United Church of Christ.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two stepdaughters, Mrs. Linda Jolly of
Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Ms. Tracie Weiss of Burlington; a stepson, Mr. George Weiss of
the home; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon G. Moore and Mrs. Robin M. Ward, both of Elon
College; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel G. Cable of Elon College, Mrs. Eva G. Wyrick and Mrs.
Ruth G. Thompson, both of Burlington; a brother, Mr. I. Boyd Gerringer of Burlington;
three stepgrandchildren; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mr. Everette Gerringer and Mr. Marvin
Gerringer.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the
Rev. Leslie Jolley, pastor of Shallow Ford United Church of Christ. Burial will be in
Shallow Ford United Church of Christ cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the
home.
Memorials may be made to Shallow Ford United Church of Christ Memorial Association or
the church, c/o Shallow Ford United Church of Christ, 1263 Shallow Ford Church Road,
Elon College, N.C. 27244. [5490]
Obituary Online notes for Mary Elizabeth (Spouse 2)
4/1/2012

Mary Elizabeth Tilley Gerringer

   BURLINGTON — Mary Elizabeth Tilley Gerringer, 68, of 1930 Trail Two Apt. 6-E in Burlington, died on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell.

   A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Fred Tilley, Sr. and Alyse Waddell Tilley.

   She is survived by her daughter, Linda Brus Eaton and husband John of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, George R. Weiss of Burlington; three grandchildren, Amy Jordan and husband Scott of Myrtle Beach, SC, Michael Jolly and wife Emma of Calabash, NC and Joshua Weiss of the home; three great-grandchildren; brother Fred Tilley and wife Annette of Snow Camp; sister, Sherry Tilley Stephens and husband Simmons of Burlington; and many other relatives and friends.

   She was preceded in death by her daughter Tracie Weiss-Callicutt in October 2010.

   The funeral service will be conducted at Hope Baptist Church on Monday, April 2, 2012, at 11 a.m. by Pastor Frederick Bunts.

   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
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