James Googe, 72, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. James was born May 13, 1937 to the late John Wesley and Lucille Sumner Googe. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. James had been employed by Piggly Wiggly as a meat cutter for several years and was the owner of Googe’s Egg Farm where he was known as the Eggman. He was currently employed by Thompson Farm Supply. Mr. Googe was preceded in death by a daughter, Pam Googe.

He is survived by his wife, Patti Carter Googe of Baxley; two daughters, Lynn and husband, Freddy Gardner of Broxton and Jennie Googe of Baxley; one son, Michael James Googe and wife, Antela, of Pooler; one sister, Faye Cowart of Darrien; one brother, Wade D. Googe of Rockhill, S.C.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Freddy Gardner and Rev. Chris Hall officiating. Interment followed in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Matt Gardner, Josh Gardner, Josh Landmon, Caleb Googe, Robbie Gill and Michael Beecher.

Honorary pallbearers were Sheriff Benny DeLoach, Freddy and Renee Stallings, Dr. Errol Graham, Dr. Garland Martin, Mendie Branch, employees of the Baxley Post Office, employees of Thompson Farm Supply, Don Webb and Sunday School Class of Midway Baptist Church, Max and Helen Gardner, Rowdy and Patti Gribbles and Pat Baxley.

Musical selections were rendered by Sherry Beach, Freda Jones and Max Gardner.

Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.