Funeral Homes in Decatur, AL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Mae Jemison (physician and scientist), Lucas Black (model and actor), Arthur Orr (attorneys in the united states), Philip Rivers (american football player), Gary Knotts (baseball player), Rolando McClain (american football player), and David Charles (physician).

Decatur is a city in Morgan and Limestone counties in the State of Alabama. The city, affectionately known as "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County. The population in 2010 census was 55,683.Decatur is also the core city of the two-county large Decatur, Alabama Metropolitan Area which had an estimated population of 153,374 in 2013. Combined with the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, the two create the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, of which Decatur is the second largest city.Like many southern cities in the early 19th century, Decatur's early success was based upon its location along a river. Railroad routes and boating traffic pushed the city to the front of North Alabama's economic atmosphere. The city rapidly grew into a large economic center within the Tennessee Valley and was a hub for travelers and cargo between Nashville and Mobile, as well as Chattanooga and New Orleans. Throughout the 20th century, the city experienced steady growth, but was eclipsed as the regional economic center by the fast-growing Huntsville during the space race. The city now finds its economy heavily based on manufacturing, cargo transit, and hi-tech industries such as General Electric, and the United Launch Alliance.

Decatur Obituaries

It was disclosed by The Star on January 16th, 2022 that Walt B Jr Turner passed on in Decatur, Alabama.  Turner was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Walt B Jr's life.

It was reported by Olney E on September 9th, 2021 that Benton Earl Downing perished in Decatur, Alabama.  Downing was 77 years old and was born in Olney, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Benton Earl's life.

It was revealed by Kalamazoo Gazette on March 30th, 2021 that Timothy K "Tim" Allred perished in Cooper Twp, Michigan.  Allred was 80 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Timothy K "Tim"'s life.

It was noted by Kalamazoo Gazette on January 12th, 2021 that Randy L Boger passed away in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Boger was 62 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Randy L's life.

It was reported by Des Moines Register on January 3rd, 2021 that Riley "Dee" Wilson died in Des Moines, Iowa.  Wilson was 77 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Riley "Dee"'s life.

It was reported by Kalamazoo Gazette on December 12th, 2020 that Roger Roan Russell passed on in Richland, Michigan.  Russell was 77 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Roger Roan's life.

It was noted by Athens Banner-Herald on October 1st, 2020 that Mildred Phillips Hutcherson died in Decatur, Alabama.  Hutcherson was 95 years old and was born in Franklin Co, GA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mildred Phillips's life.

It was reported by The Roanoke Times & World News on August 2nd, 2020 that Eileen Emily Wessell passed away in Decatur, Alabama.  Wessell was 96 years old and was born in Trenton, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eileen Emily's life.

It was noted by Athens Banner-Herald on June 10th, 2020 that Jerry Blake Nesmith died in Athens, Georgia.  Nesmith was 71 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jerry Blake's life.

It was written on May 28th, 2020 that Wayne Claire Harlow died in Decatur, Alabama.  Harlow was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Wayne Claire's life.

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In 1820 President Monroe declared that the settlement known as Rhodes Ferry Landing should change its name to Decatur, in honor of Stephen Decatur. Decatur was a renowned naval officer. As the youngest to reach the rank of captain in US naval history, he left many in awe of his heroic battles in both the first and second Barbary Wars, the Quasi-War, and the War of 1812.

The official website for the city of Decatur is https://www.cityofdecatural.com/.