Rockdale Citizen

Mr. Lloyd (Buddy) Jett, of Conyers, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the age of 70. Born in Haralson County, GA, Mr. Jett served in the Army from 1961 through 1963. He was a member of the Free Masons and a Past Master of Philogia Lodge in Conyers before transferring to the Blue Lodge #84 of Lithonia. He was also a member of the St. Bernard Commandry #25. of Covington, GA, and Mt. Moriah Chapter #63, W.S. Rockwell, and Grant Park Chapters R.A.M. Mr. Jett retired from Kraft Foods at the age of 53 and enjoyed many years of spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. He enjoyed taking them boating, fishing and on many sightseeing adventures. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, Mildred Jett; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Bryan Ballard, of Conyers; granddaughters Kaitlin Ballard, Christie Needham and her fiancé Adam Kasper of Charlotte, NC, Jennifer Needham and her fiancé Bradley Martin of Cleveland; sister and brother-in-law, Nellie Ruth and Danny Dobbs of Decatur; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Betty Jett of Griffin; brother, Frank Jett of Griffin; sisters-in-law, Mary Jett, of Griffin and Martha Jett, of Jackson; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was deeply loved and respected by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Evia Jett of Lithonia, GA, sisters, Barbara and Jeanette Jett, and brothers, Alford Jett, James "Lee" Jett, Oliver "Pat" Jett. The viewing will be held Friday, February 15, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, February 16, 2008, at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, with Rev. Arthur Jett & Rev. Ken Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens, in Conyers. Horis A. Ward's Rockdale Chapel 770-918-8851