Funeral Homes in Decatur, AL

Facts about Decatur, Alabama

• 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 noted by Orange County Register on May 12th, 2018 that Raymond Allen Sr Petty passed away in Yorba Linda, California.  Petty was 90 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Raymond Allen Sr's life.

It was reported by Ann Arbor News on April 8th, 2018 that Gladys E Green (Sievers) perished in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  Ms. Green was 95 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gladys E's life.

It was noted by Kalamazoo Gazette on November 26th, 2017 that Joseph Winford "Joe" Thrasher passed away in Michigan.  Thrasher was 89 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joseph Winford "Joe"'s life.

It was reported on August 31st, 2017 that Herman Holliday perished in Hope, Arkansas.  Holliday was 88 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Herman's life.

It was written on August 6th, 2017 that Wymon Ledlow passed away in Venice, Florida.  Ledlow was 84 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Wymon's life.

It was written on February 26th, 2017 that James Gilbert Brinkman passed away in Decatur, Alabama.  Brinkman was 81 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Gilbert's life.

It was noted by Peoria Journal Star on January 24th, 2017 that Roy Virgil Graves perished in Groveland, Illinois.  Graves was 87 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Roy Virgil's life.

It was revealed on January 12th, 2017 that Wynemia Dianne Bisel perished in Dade City, Florida.  Bisel was 74 years old and was born in Decatur, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Wynemia Dianne's life.

It was revealed on August 27th, 2016 that Coleman Marlo Varnell passed on in Decatur, Alabama.  Varnell was 76 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Coleman Marlo's life.

It was written on June 29th, 2016 that Jerry "Mac" McElroy died in Decatur, Alabama.  McElroy was 71 years old and was born in Peoria, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jerry "Mac"'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 http://www.decaturalabamausa.com/.