Oliver Noel Hunt

Stockton, CAOliver Noel Hunt

April 20, 1932 – October 26, 2015 Oliver Noel Hunt passed away on October 26 with family by his side at the age of 83. Oliver was the thirdHunt child born to Laura and Noel Hunt in Reamsville, Kansas on April 20, 1932. The family relocated to Stockton in 1938 where he attended Stockton High and Stockton College. Oliver proudly served his country as a US Army Paratrooper from 1957-1959. After returning to Stockton, he worked as a self employed Electrical Contractor and enjoyed spending time with his large family and many friends. He loved to go on RV road trips and attend weekly Tuesday morning breakfast with his siblings and their families. The annual Hunt Picnic was a highlight each year, where Oliver was known as the keeper of the family tree. He and Rosie have been active members of the East Main Street Church of Christ for 48 years. Oliver is survived by Rosie Hunt, his loving wife of 48 years and their children, David Hunt Sr., Debbie Bachle, Kathi Pettit and Liz Rios. He will be missed by his grandchildren David Jr., Paul, Jason, Sarah, Melissa, Mandi, Brandi, Brian and Michael and 12 great grandchildren. Brother Marshall Hunt, sisters Esther Caldwell and Norma Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, sister Val Jean Clark and son Randy Cobb.

VISITATION

Visitation for Oliver will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240 on Saturday, October 31 from 11am – 3 pm.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Chapel of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 . In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home, 12 Theta Street, Gallup, NM 87301, or a charity of your choice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com

Clarence Vinton Taylor

Clarence Vinton TaylorTaylor,clarenceClarence V. Taylor – Born September 21, 1916, in Westfield, Iowa.  Passed away October 24, 2015 at the age of 99, at Fairmont Rehabilitation Hospital after a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Myrtie Bowen Taylor, all eight of his brothers, Ed, Ernie, Floyd, Howard, Owen, Nathaniel, Paul, and Bernard; and all five of his sisters, Mable Shattuck, May Helm, Julia Lisle, Betty Banderob, and Ruth Reynolds.  Clarence never married and is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family. Clarence has been a resident of California since 1932 and is a graduate of Red Bluff High School.  He was a loving son, brother, and uncle, and was always helpful to others. Clarence volunteered for service in the U.S. Army in December, 1941.  Following communications training in North Carolina, he served in England.  His unit was transferred to the newly formed United States Air Force and supplied support to ground troops in North Africa, and bomber support during the invasion and eventual occupation of Sicily and Italy. He was discharged from the Air Force in 1945. Upon returning home to Lodi, he and his brother, Bernard, operated a dairy farm until 1957.  Clarence then joined with Rudy Tarditi in a variety of trucking ventures, finally incorporating as T&T Trucking, Inc. in 1965.  They specialized in bottom dump trucks hauling a special type of sand for the glass industry.  In 1994 Clarence sold his share of the business to his partner’s son, Terry, and retired.

SERVICES Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at East Harney Lane, Lodi.  Remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Please sign the online guest book at www.cherokeememorial.com.

Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

Glenn A. Biddy

Glenn A. BiddyBiddy11/26/1925- 10/22/2015 Glenn Austin Biddy passed away on October 22, 2015 at the age of 89 from a year long battle with cancer. He was born in La Junta, Colorado on November 26, 1925 to Amos and Lucy Biddy. The family traveled to California and settled in Cutler. Upon high school graduation, Glenn enlisted in the Army and served in the Pacific, in the Battle of Okinawa. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His interest in veteran’s issues was life long and he was a member of American Legion Post 22 and the VFW. He was also a member of the Okinawa Veterans breakfast club. Glenn retired from Unisys Corporation in 1986 after 38 years as a computer technician. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing golf. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Liann, one brother, two sons, one daughter, five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.

SERVICES

A memorial service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park on Friday, October 30 at 11:00 A.M. Contributions in his memory can be made to American Legion Post 22, 320 N. Washington St., Lodi or a charity of your choice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com

Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

Lester Davis

DadLester Davis, 85, of Stockton passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was born April 27, 1930, in Wolf, Oklahoma. Lester was first and foremost a devoted husband to his wife, Sybil Davis, and loving father to their seven children. He was a favorite uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Lester was widely respected by many for his never-ending selfless generosity. Lester is survived by his children: Floyd Davis (Myrna), Twana Davis, Detrie Smith (Matthias), Shagay Anselment (Tim), Delene Wade (Josiah), and Traci Williams (Justin).

Grandchildren: Randi Carlson, Sunshine Davis, Floyd Davis Jr., Syndi Schon

Great Grandchildren: Grace Schulz, Olyvia and Lilly Schon, Derrick and Leslie Carlson, Mason, Cash and Isaiah Davis.

Siblings: Rachel Dye and Ida Willard

Preceded in death by: Sybil Davis (wife), Jeannie Davis-Miller (daughter)

SERVICES

Graveside services Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cherokee Memorial Park.  There will be no visitation.  Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Reception immediately following at Wine & Roses Cellar Room, located at 2505 W. Turner Rd, Lodi. Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

Alvin Tyrone Livingston

March 12, 1959 - October 12, 2015 Alvin T. Livingston of Stockton CA, passed away peacefully in his sleep, with his wife and son by his side, on October 12, 2015.

Although born in Nashville Tennessee, Alvin lived in Stockton CA, for over 50 years.alvinlivingston

Alvin was so blessed with a God Given talent and love for music, he played the drums, piano and guitar. Music was a part of his daily life, and brought joy and peace to his soul.

Alvin was an incredible husband and father, so rich in heart and character. His care-free spirit, laughter and love of life were simply contagious. His quick-witted nature and jokes put a smile on the faces of all those around him.

Alvin was endlessly loving and protective of his family, and was the proudest father to his son, Justin.

His vivacious character, laughter and joy will live in our hearts and souls forevermore, and he will be missed and cherished beyond words.

Alvin is survived by his wife of almost 23 years, Lori Livingston and son Justin Livingston.

Also brothers: Edgar Livingston (of Washington,) Greg Livingston (of Reno,) Michael Livingston (of Los Angeles,) Steven Livingston and  Anthoney Livingston (both of Sacramento) and sister: Janet Livingston (of Las Vegas) Close friends: Orlando San Juan and John Beard (both of Stockton), and Stephen Pierce (of Virginia)

Alvin is preceded in death by his mother, Joydonna Johnson, father, Herman Livingston and brother, Herman Livingston Jr.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00am, at the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at East Harney Lane, Lodi CA 95240

Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

Charles Douglass Spurlock

Spurlock2Charles "Charlie" Douglass Spurlock69 years young, passed peacefully in Stockton California on October 10th, 2015 Born September 13th, 1946 in Merced California to Doris Jane Spurlock (Loughmiller) and Charles Estle Spurlock. Charlie attended Le Grand High School & Merced Junior College He grew up in Planada California where he met and married the love of his life Serepia 'Sarah' Ramos. He was a wonderful father of four daughters, a life long learner and avid reader; a Christian who was active in Cursillo, loved baking, cooking, gardening, model trains and his cat ‘Squeaky’. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years Sarah; daughters Sheri Witt (Tom) of Stockton, Stephanie Taylor (Nevin) of Stafford VA, Stacey Jones (Michael) of Stockton, and Shaina Marquez (Roberto) of Stockton; grandchildren Logan, Ashlyne, Kyron, Aidan, Reagan, Brynn,Trent, Roberto Jr and step-grandchildren Jocelyn, Mallory & Tatiana; step-great-granddaughter Avery; siblings Janie Drum of Atwater, Barbara Jo Dysart of Le Grand and Dennis Spurlock of Los Banos as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

SERVICES Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday October 22nd at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park hwy 99 ar E. Harney Lane in Lodi. In honor of Charlie’s love of reading, donations of money to Dameron Hospital Association notated for can be made to Dameron Hospital Association Children's Ward notate "Books in Charles Spurlock’s name" in memory of Charles Spurlock can be made.

Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240