Chattanooga Bar Assoc. honors its dearly departed

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MEMORIAL Continued from page 1
2011, Max Bahner said, “ ere’s
no way to capture in a memorial
resolution built with words the
eff ervescent qualities of this exceptional
man, whose life made
us better and who continues to
be an example and inspiration.
Although we miss him, he will,
as long as we live, be a bright
presence in our lives.”
Martin Levitt submitted the
resolution for LeRoy Phillips, Jr.,
who passed away May 19, 2011.
He called Phillips, “a warrior
for those accused of criminal
off ense. No matter if they were
poor, mentally challenged, or
despised, Leroy Phillips was
their advocate in dealing with
the legal system. He was a great
example of what a lawyer ought
to be.”
Catherine White delivered the
resolution for Mitchell Aaron
Byrd, who passed away May 24,
2011 at the age of 65. She said,
“He was far too young to leave
Earth. He left a void in our legal
community because of all the activities
in which he was involved,
and his legacy will not fade.”
e Honorable Suzanne
Bailey, her voice shaking at
times, told the court how George
Bowman “Bo” LeNoir had been
diagnosed with melanoma at
the age of 55, and lived only a
few more months before passing
away June 1, 2011. She said “Bo”
lived those fi nal months in the
way he’d lived his life.
“He came to work almost
every day during his treatments,
remained upbeat and positive
for those around him, and to his
fi nal days, was more concerned
about his family, his friends and
the children he’d served at the
court than himself. His commitments
to the welfare of the
children of our community will
long be his legacy of service, and
he will be missed by many.”
The Honorable Robert Moon, Jr.’s brother, Mark Moon; Moon’s wife,
Debbie Moon; and Moon’s mother, Christine Moon.
The Honorable Russell Bean speaks with Lisa Garner and Michelle Phillips, LeRoy
Phillips, Jr.’s daughters.
George Koontz presented a
resolution he and Jerry Farinash
prepared for Richard Kennedy,
who passed away July 15, 2011.
He said he felt privileged to
practice law with “Dick” for 30
years and to be his friend.
“He made the world a better
place every day of his life. He’s
gone but not forgotten. Dick
died in his home ... after a dinner
party his friends who attended
now refer to as ‘ e Last Supper.’
I think Dick would have liked
that sobriquet.”
e resolution of Chamberlain
McAllester, who passed
away October 27, 2011, will be
read at next year’s memorial
service.
Speaking of the Honorable
Joseph Barker, who passed away
December 3, 2011, the Honorable
omas Graham said, “Joey
was an aff able, engaging and
beloved fi gure. He had many
friends, as evidenced by the
crowd at his funeral service and
the numerous eulogies given in
his honor. Judge Joseph Vance
Barker was a credit to the bench,
the bar, his family and his community.
His warmth and wit will
be missed by those who were
fortunate enough to know him.
His 63 years on Earth are a testament
to a life well lived. Rest in
peace, my friend.”
omas Kale, reading from a
resolution he and Fred Moore
had written, said it would take
many pages to list the accomplishments
of Silas Williams, Jr.,
who passed away December 10,
2011. ”He lived his life in service
to others. He was a devoted
husband and father, a superb attorney
and a wonderful law partner.
His graciousness and strong
values earned him the respect of
his peers and set him apart as an
example of professionalism.”
With the January 26, 2012
passing of the Honorable Robert
Moon, Jr., still fresh in everyone’s
memory, Kim Greuter
presented a resolution she, the
Honorable David Bales and
Mike Prichard had prepared. Of
Judge Moon, she said, “He was a
Renaissance man, a loving son,
husband and brother, a poet, a
scholar, an advocate for children,
and a friend and mentor to many
in this community. Judge Moon
achieved what he set out to do
– leave the Chattanooga community
a better place.”
Nora McCarthy William Crutchfi eld, Jr.’s daughter, Mary Catherine Harper; Max Bahner;
and Crutchfi eld’s wife, Pat Crutchfi eld.
Attorney Catherine White
The Honorable Suzanne Bailey