G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Terrance Poole
October 08, 1949 - - January 10, 2021
Charles Pollard
June 20, 1934 - - December 15, 2020
Charles Pollard was born June 20, 1934 in Sumter, South Carolina to Luther Jackson and Mary Easter Pollard. Charlie could accomplish anything he set his mind to and always valued a dollar. At a very early age he would shine shoes, clean his uncle’s barbershop, sell candy and was even a loan shark. Charles served in the United State Army attaining the rank of Private First C ...
William Peoples Jr.
March 26, 1934 - - January 17, 2019
William Henry Peoples Jr. was born in Wilson, NC to Henry Peoples and Essie Mae Webb on March 26, 1934. He went to school in Wilson County. He married Lizzie Rouse on September 18, 1962 in North Carolina. He worked 62 years of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He received an honorable discharge on September 5, 1961. William Henry Peoples Jr. is pr ...
Rudolph Polite
October 18, 1928 - - August 06, 2017
Rudolph Polite, 88 was called home on Sunday August, 6th in Jamaica, New York. Born October 18th 1928 to Richard Polite and Amie Sapp, Rudolph enjoyed his formative years in Augusta Georgia. At 18 years of age Rudolph decided to join the United States Army and served in Okinawa, Japan during World War 2. He received an honorary discharge and moved to North Carolina shortly afte ...
Leon Parker
January 10, 1933 - - December 18, 2016
Leon Claiborne “Ace” Parker was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 10, 1933 to Mr. Leon Claiborne Parker Sr. and Mrs. Mary Parker. He was the eldest of five sons. As a child, he loved sports, especially football. It was during football that he adopted the name “Ace”. He grew up impoverished which motivated him to pursue success in all aspects of his life. He began wor ...
Gentle Priester
February 15, 1916 - - May 05, 2013
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