Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Giddens, Riley Lloyd March 29, 2007
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The Atkinson County Citizen - April 5, 2007
Mr. Riley Lloyd Giddens, age 74 of Douglas, GA. formerly of Atkinson Co., 
passed away Thursday evening, March 29, 2007 at Coffee Regional Medical Center 
in Douglas, GA. following an extended illness.
 Mr. Giddens was born in Ware County, Dec. 11, 1932, son of Raymond "Cado" and 
Lillie Mae Belle Powell Giddens. He had been a resident of Atkinson Co. before 
settling and making his home in Coffee Co. He was a retired farmer and 
Security Guard. Mr. Giddens was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. 
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and American Legion, 
Douglas Post.
 Mr. Giddens was a member of Lang Country Church. He was preceded in death by 
his wife, Laverne Pridgen Giddens, son, Keith Giddens, daughter, Donna 
Giddens, a brother, Raymond Giddens, Jr. and a sister, Nell Mizell.
 Survivors include 3 step daughters, Sarah Austin and husband Stanley of 
Yulee, FL, Susan Caves of Broxton, GA, Sharon Harper and husband Bryant of 
Broxton, GA; 1 brother, Johnny Giddens of Douglas, Ga; and 3 sisters, Barbara 
McGill of St. Pauls, NC, Christine Webb of Jacksonville, FL, Lynda Giddens of 
Jacksonville, FL. Seven grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several 
nieces and nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Giddens were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2007 
at Lang Country Church with Rev. Clyde Purvis officiating. Special musical 
selections included "Lay Down and Leave It" rendered by Anita Strickland and 
Diane Chambliss with Diane Chambliss accompanying on the guitar, "Pray We'll 
All Be Ready" rendered by soloist, John Lang at the piano with vocal 
accompaniment by Anita Strickland and Diane Chambliss and "My First Day In 
Heaven" rendered by soloist, Sharon Harper with taped accompaniment. Soft 
music for the Prelude and Postlude was provided by John Lang, pianist. The 
interment followed in Langs Cemetery.
 Serving as active pallbearers were Joe Willie Giddens, Jimmy Summerlin, K.J. 
Delk, Roger Mizell, H.F. Mizell and Russell Giddens.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.


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