John Ransom Suggs

Mr. John R. Suggs age 82 of Nashville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Berrien County Hospital in Nashville following an extended illness. A native of Nashville, Ga. Mr. Suggs was born August 8, 1928 son of Mattie Louise Tucker. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Willacoochee Church of God. Mr. Suggs was preceded in death by his wife Inell Suggs and a daughter, Marjorie Suggs. Survivors include: 4 Daughters: Margaret Conger and husband Junior of Willacoochee, Ga. Marsha Suggs and husband Charles Jewell of Willacoochee, Ga. Cinderella Yawn and husband Jerry of Ocilla, Ga. Mattie Courdle and husband Eugene of Willacoochee, Ga. 4 Sons: Freddy Suggs and wife Brenda of Nashville, Ga. Johnny Suggs and wife Sherry of Blackshear, Ga. Jerry Suggs of Willacoochee, Ga. James Suggs and wife Margie Black of Douglas, Ga. 1 Sister: Mary Holland of Tennessee 20 Grandchildren, several Great-Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Graveside services for Mr. Suggs were held at 3:00 PM, Monday, January 24, 2011 at St. Luke Cemetery in Alapaha, Ga. with Rev. Jeremy DeLoach officiating. "Amazing Grace" was sung by the attending congregation. The interment followed in St. Luke Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.