Pheris Guffey Krieger

Pheris G. Krieger, born September 8, 1925, in McKeesport, PA, has gone to be with our lord, May 4, 2014. He is survived by Dolores J. Krieger, loving wife for 69 years, of Newnan, GA, son Mark P. Krieger and his wife Myong Ju Krieger of Hoschton, GA, son Keith P. Krieger and his wife Sandy Krieger of McDonough, GA, son Alan P. Krieger and his wife Nan Krieger of Winston, GA, daughter Kim K. Kenney and her husband Jimmy Kenney of Buford, GA, daughter Diane K. Christopher and her husband John Christopher of Sharpsburg, GA, along with fourteen grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren. Pheris has been a faithful servant of the Christian Church since his baptism at the age of 9. He was a radio operator for the Army Air Corp in World War II. He was instrumental in founding the North Ridge Church of Christ, Circleville, Ohio in 1962 where he first became an elder of the Church. In 1966 he was inducted as a Mason in Columbus, Ohio. He became a member of both the Knights Templar and the Shrine Club in 1967. He was president of the Newnan Shrine Club in 1977 & 1982. He served loyally, in the Newnan Shrine Club, McIntosh Masonic Lodge # 735 and Knights Templar, until his health declined. Pheris has fought the great fight, he has finished the race and he has kept the faith. The family rejoices because we know our husband and father has gone to be with our Lord. Someday, we will be joined with him again, as we stand around the throne of God, singing praises to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. What a glorious day! The visitation is Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St. Newnan, GA. The funeral service is Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Boyd and Pastor Scott Balentine officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, 1033 Long Prairie Rd. suite 5, Flower Mound TX, 75022 or the Shrine Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa FL, 33607. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 38 Jackson St. Newnan GA, 30263 770253-4580

Pheris Guffey Krieger

September 8, 1925 - May 4, 2014