Jesse Lee Solomon, Sr., died Jan. 11, 2010. Mr. Solomon was the son of the late William and Ora Rayner Solomon and was born July 25, 1939 in Baxley. He had four siblings who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Solomon; seven daughters, Dorothy (John) Bridgers, Alice (Larry) Goethie, Ora (Dr. Esco) Hall, Jr., Lois (Sammy) Vann, Jewel (Lorenzo) Jefferson, Juanita Wallace and Karla (Johnny) James; four sons, Robert Earl Solomon, Sr., Jesse (Diane) Solomon, Jr., Unray (Lorretta) Solomon, Sr. and Leron (Stephanie) Solomon, Sr.; mother-in-law, Alice Kimbro; one sister, Mary (Ronald) Wiggins; five brothers, Homer (Mary) Solomon, Williams (Lucy) Solomon, Eddie (Mary Lee) Solomon, Naymond (Elaine) Solomon, James (Emma) Solomon; in-laws, Otis Tippins, Doris Solomon, Hanna Mae Solomon, Hosea (Inez) Lee, Prince (Carol) Lee, James Lee, Lovely (Robert) Heller, Prudence Roberts, Linda Lee and Darcile Lee; 36 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 from First African Missionary Baptist Church in Baxley with Supt. James Futch officiating. Eulogy was given by Elder W. H. Solomon. Interment followed in Miles Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Johnny Tippins, Gary L. Solomon, William J. Solomon, Randy Solomon, Untron Solomon and Carl Solomon.

Honorary pallbearers were Homer Solomon, Mary Lee Solomon, James Solomon, Doris Solomon, Mary Howard, Prince Lee, Linda Lee, Pete Rayner, Mary Solomon, Naymond Solomon, Emma Solomon, Hanna Mae Solomon, Hosa Lee, Carol Lee, Lovely Heller, Harrett Rayner, Eddie Solomon, Elaine Solomon, Otis Tippins, Curtis Howard, Inez Lee, James Lee, Jack Rayner, Dorcile Lee and the staff of Appling HealthCare System.

Flower attendants were grandchildren.

Musical selections were rendered by Naymond Solomon, Jr., Tammy Richburg and the choir.

Arrangements were under the direction of Baxley Funeral Home.