Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthJun 12, 1927, Liberty, Randolph County, North Carolina [54571]
DeathJul 12, 2019, High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina [54571]
BurialFloral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina [54571], [54573]
FatherTheodore Glen FERGUSON (1906-1987)
MotherMae Ila HOLDER (1910-1988)
Obituary Online notes for “Jimmy” Rhonda Eugene WIDENER
Jimmy was the son of Martin Luther and Lillie Belle (Greer) Widener. He married Helen Marie Ferguson in 1945 and they were the parents of two children: Larry Eugene, and Daneal Marie.
High Point Enterprise, NC
January 4, 2009
HIGH POINT — Mr. Rhonda "Jimmy" Eugene Widener, 82 of High Point died Friday at High Point Regional Hospital. Born March 23, 1926 in Glade Springs, VA, Mr. Widener was a son of the late Martin Luther Widener and Lillie Belle Greer Widener.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army Air Corp as a tail gunner on board B-17s flying combat missions out of Italy.
Mr. Widener worked at Tomlinson Furniture and Kay Lynn Furniture and was well known throughout the furniture industry as a fine upholsterer. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Widener will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents Mr. Widener was preceded in death by a grandson Brandon Hawkins.
Mr. Widener is survived by his wife Helen Ferguson Widener of the home and two children, Larry Widener and his wife May of Cottage Grove Oregon and Daneal Hawkins and her husband Randy of High Point. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Alan Widener, Brian Widener, Miranda Hawkins, Gabrielle Hawkins, seven grandchildren and two sisters, Clara miller of Meadowview, VA and Alma Garrett of Orlando, FL.
Memorial services for Mr. Widener will be held 2 pm Tuesday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be given to the ICU Unit at high Point Regional Hospital, 601 N. Elm Street. High Point, NC 27262 Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. [54576]
High Point Enterprise, NC
January 4, 2009
HIGH POINT — Mr. Rhonda "Jimmy" Eugene Widener, 82 of High Point died Friday at High Point Regional Hospital. Born March 23, 1926 in Glade Springs, VA, Mr. Widener was a son of the late Martin Luther Widener and Lillie Belle Greer Widener.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army Air Corp as a tail gunner on board B-17s flying combat missions out of Italy.
Mr. Widener worked at Tomlinson Furniture and Kay Lynn Furniture and was well known throughout the furniture industry as a fine upholsterer. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Widener will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents Mr. Widener was preceded in death by a grandson Brandon Hawkins.
Mr. Widener is survived by his wife Helen Ferguson Widener of the home and two children, Larry Widener and his wife May of Cottage Grove Oregon and Daneal Hawkins and her husband Randy of High Point. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Alan Widener, Brian Widener, Miranda Hawkins, Gabrielle Hawkins, seven grandchildren and two sisters, Clara miller of Meadowview, VA and Alma Garrett of Orlando, FL.
Memorial services for Mr. Widener will be held 2 pm Tuesday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be given to the ICU Unit at high Point Regional Hospital, 601 N. Elm Street. High Point, NC 27262 Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. [54576]
Obituary Online notes for Helen Marie (Spouse 1)
Helen was oldest of eight children born to Theodore Glen and Mae Ila (Holder) Ferguson. She married Rhonda Eugene 'Jimmy' Widener in 1945 and they were the parents of two children: Larry Eugene and Daneal Marie.
High Point Enterprise, NC
July 15, 2019
HIGH POINT — Helen Ferguson Widener, 92, of High Point, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Westchester Manor.
Helen was born in Liberty, NC, on May 12, 1927, to the late Theodore Glen Ferguson and Mae Ila Holder Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2009, R.E. "Jimmy" Widener; a sister, Georgia Louise Ferguson; brothers, Junior, Richard and Glen Ferguson; and a grandson, Branden Hawkins.
Helen was happily married to the love of her life, that she met at an early age, Jimmy Widener, who served in the Army Air Corps. Together they had a wonderful life. She was a wonderful cook and baker and was known for her delicious chocolate cakes and apple pies. They loved to travel together, searching out flea markets for the best deals and antiques.
She will be forever missed by her family whom she dearly loved. But now, she is in heaven reunited with family who have gone on before.
Those who will cherish Helen's memories are her children, Larry Widener and wife May of Oregon, Daneal Hawkins and husband Randy of High Point; sister, Linda Scearce and husband Don; brothers, Jim Ferguson and wife Marcia of High Point, Alan Ferguson of High Point, Barney Ferguson and wife Christine of Sophia; grandchildren, Alan Widener and wife Cynthia, Brian Widener and wife Angie, Miranda Hawkins, Gabrielle Lambeth and husband Jay; ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service to honor Helen's life will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, 1015 Eastchester Drive in High Point with the Reverend Roland Cavanaugh officiating. A private inurnement will take place at Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cumbyfuneral.com. [54571]
High Point Enterprise, NC
July 15, 2019
HIGH POINT — Helen Ferguson Widener, 92, of High Point, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Westchester Manor.
Helen was born in Liberty, NC, on May 12, 1927, to the late Theodore Glen Ferguson and Mae Ila Holder Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2009, R.E. "Jimmy" Widener; a sister, Georgia Louise Ferguson; brothers, Junior, Richard and Glen Ferguson; and a grandson, Branden Hawkins.
Helen was happily married to the love of her life, that she met at an early age, Jimmy Widener, who served in the Army Air Corps. Together they had a wonderful life. She was a wonderful cook and baker and was known for her delicious chocolate cakes and apple pies. They loved to travel together, searching out flea markets for the best deals and antiques.
She will be forever missed by her family whom she dearly loved. But now, she is in heaven reunited with family who have gone on before.
Those who will cherish Helen's memories are her children, Larry Widener and wife May of Oregon, Daneal Hawkins and husband Randy of High Point; sister, Linda Scearce and husband Don; brothers, Jim Ferguson and wife Marcia of High Point, Alan Ferguson of High Point, Barney Ferguson and wife Christine of Sophia; grandchildren, Alan Widener and wife Cynthia, Brian Widener and wife Angie, Miranda Hawkins, Gabrielle Lambeth and husband Jay; ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service to honor Helen's life will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, 1015 Eastchester Drive in High Point with the Reverend Roland Cavanaugh officiating. A private inurnement will take place at Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cumbyfuneral.com. [54571]