George J. “Ted” Mothershed, 87, a native and resident of the Phillipsville Community, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Oakwood Nursing Home. He was a farmer and was also employed with G.W. “Pete” Mothershed Oil Co. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Langley Mothershed of Phillipsville; his children, Jimmy D. Mothershed of Phillipsville, Patsy J. (Richard) Lombardi of Fairhope, Lindsay Mothershed of Wetumpka, and Steve M. (Janie) Mothershed of Selma; one sister, Voncile Weekley of Bay Minette; six grandchildren, Angela Collier, April Brown, Brooke Griffith, Ashley Dunn, Jon Mothershed and Carlyn Mothershed; and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Klotz officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home.
Although the family will accept flowers they suggest memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette. Post online condolences at norrisfuneralservice.com.
