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The Mississippi Lawyer Summer 2015 51 J. Murray Akers J. Murray Akers 76 of Greenville died May 17 2015. A gradu- ate of the University of MS School of Law he was admitted to practice in 1967. He was a long-time member of the American Association for Justice a Fellow with the Mississippi Bar Foundation and a past President for both the Washington County Bar and the Mississippi Association for Justice. Akers has served as the Special Assistant Attorney General Law Clerk for the Mississippi Supreme Court Assistant United States Attorney for the MS Northern District Assistant District Attorney for the 4th Circuit Court District and has had his private practice in Greenville since 1970. He was a pilot in the Army National Guard and retired from service as a Captain. He was a long-time member and a past President of both the Greenville Park Commission and the Greenville Kiwanis Club. He also served as a past Commodore for the Greenville Yacht Club and was cur- rently Chairman of the Crime Stoppers of Washington County Inc. Akers was a Deacon of First Baptist of Greenville where he served on the Finance Committee. Thomas F. Badon Thomas F. Badon 92 of Liberty died May 21 2015. A graduate of the University of MS School of Law he was admitted to prac- tice in 1947. He served as the prosecuting attorney of Amite County and served in the House of Representatives for 4 years 1952 to 1956. He served on the Liberty Town Board for 36 years and was the attorney for the Amite School Board for 16 years. He received a special appointment from Gov. William Winter as Chancery Judge for Judge Jones. He was a Family Master Judge for 20 Years. Badon was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where he taught Mens Sunday school for 35 years. He also was a Mason in the Liberty Lodge no. 37 for 50 years. Sidney A. Barnett Sidney A. Barnett 75 of Tupelo died April 29 2015. A graduate of Mississippi College School of Law he was admitted to prac- tice in 1970. He joined the MS Army National Guard. He prac- ticed general law for thirty-six years in Lucedale. He served as the Board of Supervisors Attorney from 1976 to 1983 and was the George County Prosecutor from 1978-1986. He served as the City Judge for Lucedale from 1986 until 1991. Barnett was the George County Court appointed attorney from 1996-1997. He served as George County Solid Waste Judge from 1997-2006 and also as the Youth Court Guardian Ad Litem for George County from 1996 until 2006. He moved to Tupelo in 2006 where he con- tinued his law practice until last year. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Barnett was a member First United Methodist Church. C. Everette Boutwell C. Everette Boutwell 81 of Laurel died June 18 2015. A grad- uate of Mississippi College School of Law he was admitted to practice in 1974. Boutwell was a CPA for 60 years and an attor- ney for over four decades. He served as past president of the Jones County Bar Association and the Laurel Exchange Club. He was a member of numerous CPA and legal associations. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board and taught Sunday school. Ottis B. Crocker Jr. Ottis B. Crocker Jr. 79 of Bruce died June 29 2015. A gradu- ate of the University of MS School of Law he was admitted to practice in 1962. After graduating from law school he practiced law for over 50 years. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Bruce First Baptist Church Bruce Rotary Club and Bruce Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of Directors for the Farmers and Merchant Bank and also Renasant Bank. He served as a judge for the City of Bruce and attorney for Calhoun Health Services Hospital and nursing home. He also served as attorney for the Calhoun County Hospital. James B. Bobby Everett James B. Bobby Everett 86 of Decatur died May 13 2015. A graduate of the University of MS School of Law he was admit- ted to practice in 1956. Everett was a lifelong resident of Newton County. He enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was stationed in Pittsburgh CA. He practiced law in Decatur for over 50 years. Everett was a member of Clarke Venable Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for over 50 years. In 2014 he received The Lifetime Achievement Award from East Central Community College. In addition he was instrumental in starting The Mid-Mississippi Development District in the early 1960s. David G. Galyon David G. Galyon 56 of Jackson died August 25 2015. A grad- uate of Mississippi College School of Law he was admitted to practice in 1991. He was a managing partner of Schwartz and Associates. John D. Gautier John D. Gautier Sr. 85 of Pascagoula died June 29 2015. A graduate of the University of MS School of Law he was admit- ted to practice in 1953. He was a lifelong resident of both Pascagoula and Gautier. He practiced law for most of his career in the Pascagoula area. Stephen Gerard Kelty Stephen Gerard Kelty 53 of Terry died July 16 2015. A gradu- ate of Mississippi College School of Law he was admitted to practice in 1997. IN MEMORIAM Continued on next page