The Greenwood Commonwealth
Greenwood, MS
Dec 23, 2002

Valley Lee Montgomery, Sr.

CARROLLTON - Services for Valley Lee Montgomery Sr., 90, of Carrollton, who died of cancer Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at his home, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Carroll County.

Mr. Montgomery was a retired farmer and heavy equipment operator. A native of Carroll County, he resided there most of his life. He was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elinor Campbell Montgomery.

He is survived by four daughters, Linda Rayburn, Hazel Swindoll and Bunny Palmertree, all of Carrollton, and Jean Payne of Eupora; three sons, Valley Lee Montgomery Jr. of Saline, La., Don Montgomery of Jackson and Frank Montgomery of Carrollton; 19 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Scott Hudson and the Rev. Sonny Redwine will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Montgomery, Mike Rayburn, Duane Montgomery, Chris Payne, Curtis Payne, Scott Montgomery, Pat Montgomery and Lee Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Payne, Brad Rayburn, Dale Montgomery and Johnny McClain.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 this evening at Williams and Lord Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of the services Tuesday at the church.