HOSCHTON - Ramsey McDonald Burks, 78, died Tuesday January 4, 2012.
Born in Dyersburg, Tenn., he was the youngest of seven children, the son of the late Harry Black and Novella Ramsey Burks. He grew up in Columbia, Tenn., played drums and graduated from Central High School. He held degrees from Vanderbilt University (BA 56), and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers where he finished first in his class. After two years of service in the United States Army in Germany, he brought his young family to Atlanta. He joined Trust Company Bank of Georgia in 1958 and held various positions of management there until his retirement from SunTrust in December 1993. He married his beloved wife Karen in 1982. His personal interests included finance and investing and he put these to use in retirement by volunteering at the WSB Radio Consumer Action Center. He also enjoyed tennis and volunteered at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Tennis venue. He had his pilot's license and was a fan of WW II aviation. He was a responsible and caring man who loved his family and while his lifelong presence will be missed, the foundations he built will continue to endure.
In addition to his wife Karen (Hinck) Burks, survivors include three sons, Wendell (Sara) Burks, Alpharetta, Stephen (Cristina) Burks, Huntsville, Ala., and Harry (Shannon) Burks, Los Altos, Calif.; stepchildren, Kim (Mark) Alexander, Duluth, and Steve Wagner, Duluth; five grandchildren, Andrew (Lynne) Burks, Palo Alto, Calif., Harrison Burks, Alpharetta, Conner Burks, Alpharetta, Lauren Burks, New York, N.Y., Erin Burks, Los Altos, Calif.; three step-grandchildren, Hayley Alexander and Lauren Alexander, Duluth, and Evan Wagner, Suwanee; two brothers, Bill Burks, Rochester, N.Y. and Paul (Marcie) Burks, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Mr. Burks was preceded in death by brothers, Harry Burks, Jr. and Edward Burks; and sisters, Rosalie Burks Wright and June Burks Jackson Geny.
No services will be held immediately. A private celebration of his life will be held near Columbia, Tenn. in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Association in memory of Ramsey M. Burks.
Wards Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackson County
Clara Wilson (01-04-12)
JEFFERSON - Clara Lou Harris Wilson, 98, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late James Lafayette and Clara Evaline Pittman Harris. Mrs. Wilson worked for Carwood Manufacturing for 23 years and Wilkins Industries for 10 years. She was a homemaker, a member of the Thyatira-Olney Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Crawford Long Chapter of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of the Martin Institute of Jefferson. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by husband, Webbie Wilson; daughter, Lou Ann Wilson Bell; and grandson, David Wilhite.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jere and James Wilhite, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel W. and Nancy Wilson, Jefferson; son-in-law, John Bell, Jefferson; 10 grandchildren, Steve Bell, Julie Stansel, Linda Bryson, Mike Bell, Marc Bell, Jamie Bell, Marie Heine, Diane W. Minish, Denyce Wilson, and Dan Wilson; and a number of great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, at 3 p.m. from Thyatira-Olney Presbyterian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery with Steve Bell, Mike Bell, Marc Bell, Jamie Bell, Dan Wilson and David Minish honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late James Lafayette and Clara Evaline Pittman Harris. Mrs. Wilson worked for Carwood Manufacturing for 23 years and Wilkins Industries for 10 years. She was a homemaker, a member of the Thyatira-Olney Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Crawford Long Chapter of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of the Martin Institute of Jefferson. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by husband, Webbie Wilson; daughter, Lou Ann Wilson Bell; and grandson, David Wilhite.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jere and James Wilhite, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel W. and Nancy Wilson, Jefferson; son-in-law, John Bell, Jefferson; 10 grandchildren, Steve Bell, Julie Stansel, Linda Bryson, Mike Bell, Marc Bell, Jamie Bell, Marie Heine, Diane W. Minish, Denyce Wilson, and Dan Wilson; and a number of great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, at 3 p.m. from Thyatira-Olney Presbyterian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery with Steve Bell, Mike Bell, Marc Bell, Jamie Bell, Dan Wilson and David Minish honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy ‘Belle’ Williams (01-03-12)
Dorothy H. “Belle” Williams, 93, died Tuesday night, January 3, 2012 at Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. She had been in declining health for some time.
Born in Savannah on August 1, 1918, she lived her early years there and much of her life in Springfield, Georgia where she was a housewife and worked with her husband in the family logging business. Upon retirement they moved to Blackshear where they worked part-time for several years in circulation with her son's newspaper, The Blackshear Times.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Mack Williams, Sr.; a son, William Alfred Becker, Fayetteville, N.C.; and a brother, Tom Slappey, Tifton; three sisters, Doris West, Monroe, La., Dot Lambert, Crozet, Va., and Mary Godwin, Indiana.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Becker Wall, Statham; a son, Robert M. Williams, Jr. (Cheryl), Blackshear; nine grandchildren, Jim Wall, Atlanta; Chuck Wall (Terry), Birmingham, Ala., Chris Wall (Tasha), Atlanta, Holli Morrow (Ashley), Winder, Mack Williams III, Brooklyn, N.Y., Mandy Williams, Waycross, Keith Hendry (Shea), Blackshear, Tracy Hendry (Rebecca), Gilbert, Ariz., and Brian Hendry, Delray Beach, Fla.; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place Friday, January 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Blackshear. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at the Springfield, Georgia Cemetery.
The family would like to express special appreciation to the caring staff at Baptist Village, Waycross.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com. Memorials may be made to the Blackshear First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Blackshear or St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder, Georgia.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Savannah on August 1, 1918, she lived her early years there and much of her life in Springfield, Georgia where she was a housewife and worked with her husband in the family logging business. Upon retirement they moved to Blackshear where they worked part-time for several years in circulation with her son's newspaper, The Blackshear Times.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Mack Williams, Sr.; a son, William Alfred Becker, Fayetteville, N.C.; and a brother, Tom Slappey, Tifton; three sisters, Doris West, Monroe, La., Dot Lambert, Crozet, Va., and Mary Godwin, Indiana.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Becker Wall, Statham; a son, Robert M. Williams, Jr. (Cheryl), Blackshear; nine grandchildren, Jim Wall, Atlanta; Chuck Wall (Terry), Birmingham, Ala., Chris Wall (Tasha), Atlanta, Holli Morrow (Ashley), Winder, Mack Williams III, Brooklyn, N.Y., Mandy Williams, Waycross, Keith Hendry (Shea), Blackshear, Tracy Hendry (Rebecca), Gilbert, Ariz., and Brian Hendry, Delray Beach, Fla.; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place Friday, January 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Blackshear. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at the Springfield, Georgia Cemetery.
The family would like to express special appreciation to the caring staff at Baptist Village, Waycross.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com. Memorials may be made to the Blackshear First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Blackshear or St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder, Georgia.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Rosynek (01-02-12)
Frank Rosynek, 89, was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a kind and generous man. He passed away on Monday, January 2nd, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
His sense of humor and quiet caring will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Frank was born in Chicago, oldest of three brothers and one sister. One of his greatest sources of pride was his service to our country during World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre for three years as a Staff Sergeant to the Colonel in charge of operations. Some of his experiences were recounted in the recent book "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. Frank was very proud of this collaboration and it inspired him to write his own book about his experiences titled "Not Everyone Wore Wings." Frank had a lifelong love of writing and was a wonderful speaker and storyteller. He used these skills in many leadership roles, including his 21 years as a Manager at Rich's Department Store. He was a talented carpenter and a creative problem-solver. But the greatest love of his life was his wife of 65 years, Elsie. They grew up across the street from each other. Through their love and devotion, they were blessed with six daughters, the first three born on St. Patrick's Day in three different years. "An Irishman's Dream" Frank used to say, leading to a huge birthday celebration every year with loud, off-key, and animated renditions of Danish birthday songs. His wife and daughters and their families were happy to join him for his 89th birthday celebration on Friday, December 30th. LYM.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Godsted Rosynek; six daughters, Sandra Beem, Commerce, Karen Cox, Orlando, Fla., Ellen Khoury, Atlanta, Pam Carter, Jefferson, Mimi Sullivan, Alpharetta, and Katherine Rosynek, Smyrna; along with nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include brothers, Ralph Rosynek, Boynton Beach, Fla., Jack Rosynek, Palm City, Fla., and his sister, Jeannie Ripkey, Boynton Beach, Fla.
He will be interred in a private ceremony at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA, on Friday, January 6, at 2 p.m.
Donations can be made in Frank's honor to the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, 328 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624, or www.pacificwarmuseum.org/MakeDonation.asp.
His sense of humor and quiet caring will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Frank was born in Chicago, oldest of three brothers and one sister. One of his greatest sources of pride was his service to our country during World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre for three years as a Staff Sergeant to the Colonel in charge of operations. Some of his experiences were recounted in the recent book "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. Frank was very proud of this collaboration and it inspired him to write his own book about his experiences titled "Not Everyone Wore Wings." Frank had a lifelong love of writing and was a wonderful speaker and storyteller. He used these skills in many leadership roles, including his 21 years as a Manager at Rich's Department Store. He was a talented carpenter and a creative problem-solver. But the greatest love of his life was his wife of 65 years, Elsie. They grew up across the street from each other. Through their love and devotion, they were blessed with six daughters, the first three born on St. Patrick's Day in three different years. "An Irishman's Dream" Frank used to say, leading to a huge birthday celebration every year with loud, off-key, and animated renditions of Danish birthday songs. His wife and daughters and their families were happy to join him for his 89th birthday celebration on Friday, December 30th. LYM.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Godsted Rosynek; six daughters, Sandra Beem, Commerce, Karen Cox, Orlando, Fla., Ellen Khoury, Atlanta, Pam Carter, Jefferson, Mimi Sullivan, Alpharetta, and Katherine Rosynek, Smyrna; along with nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include brothers, Ralph Rosynek, Boynton Beach, Fla., Jack Rosynek, Palm City, Fla., and his sister, Jeannie Ripkey, Boynton Beach, Fla.
He will be interred in a private ceremony at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA, on Friday, January 6, at 2 p.m.
Donations can be made in Frank's honor to the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, 328 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624, or www.pacificwarmuseum.org/MakeDonation.asp.
Hazel Nix (01-04-12)
PENDERGRASS - Hazel L. Funderburk Nix, 76, died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rosa M. Pressley Funderburk. She was retired from Wayne Poultry was a member of the Pond Fork Baptist Church. Mrs. Nix was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Nix; brothers, R.L. Funderburk and J.W. Funderburk; and grandson, Justin Nix.
Survivors include her children, Patricia Parson, Commerce, Donald Nix, Ronald Nix and Debbie Gillespie, all of Pendergrass; brothers, L.C. Funderburk, Jefferson, T.W. Funderburk, Gene Funderburk, Johnny Funderburk, all of Pendergrass, and Larry Funderburk, Jefferson; sisters, Sadie Strange, Covington, Ruby Franklin and Fannie Lance, both of Pendergrass; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, at 2 p.m. in the Pond Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, from 12 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rosa M. Pressley Funderburk. She was retired from Wayne Poultry was a member of the Pond Fork Baptist Church. Mrs. Nix was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Nix; brothers, R.L. Funderburk and J.W. Funderburk; and grandson, Justin Nix.
Survivors include her children, Patricia Parson, Commerce, Donald Nix, Ronald Nix and Debbie Gillespie, all of Pendergrass; brothers, L.C. Funderburk, Jefferson, T.W. Funderburk, Gene Funderburk, Johnny Funderburk, all of Pendergrass, and Larry Funderburk, Jefferson; sisters, Sadie Strange, Covington, Ruby Franklin and Fannie Lance, both of Pendergrass; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, at 2 p.m. in the Pond Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, from 12 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Mae Collins (01-02-12)
NICHOLSON - Willie Mae Collins, 94, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospice House.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Lucy Allie Aaron Turk. She was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church and was retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Boyd Collins; and daughter, Peggy Hix.
Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Smith, Nicholson; sister, Nancy Ginn, Jefferson; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night, January 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Lucy Allie Aaron Turk. She was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church and was retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Boyd Collins; and daughter, Peggy Hix.
Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Smith, Nicholson; sister, Nancy Ginn, Jefferson; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night, January 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Brenda Brown (01-01-12)
Brenda Leona Sims Brown was born November 16, 1952, the daughter of the late Odis and Geneva Randolph Sims in Jefferson, Jackson County, Ga. She departed this life on January 1, 2012. Mrs. Brown was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by two sisters; and two brothers.
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband of 48 years, Ernest Lee Brown; son, Mitchell Sims; three beautiful grandchildren, Nicole Sims, Javonta Sims, and Davonta Sims; brother, Timothy (Elaine) Sims; sister, Cheryl (Mitchell) Appleby; brothers-in-law, James (Margie) Brown, Oscar (Brenda) Brown and Samuel Tony Jackson; sister-in-law, Lula Pittman; five aunts, nieces, nephews; a host of other relatives and friends; and a very close friend, Cynthia Gaither.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with Pastors Theodore H. Braswell, Jr. and Bobby Pattman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night, January 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband of 48 years, Ernest Lee Brown; son, Mitchell Sims; three beautiful grandchildren, Nicole Sims, Javonta Sims, and Davonta Sims; brother, Timothy (Elaine) Sims; sister, Cheryl (Mitchell) Appleby; brothers-in-law, James (Margie) Brown, Oscar (Brenda) Brown and Samuel Tony Jackson; sister-in-law, Lula Pittman; five aunts, nieces, nephews; a host of other relatives and friends; and a very close friend, Cynthia Gaither.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with Pastors Theodore H. Braswell, Jr. and Bobby Pattman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night, January 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie Lou Pardue (01-01-12)
Jimmie Lou Pardue, 80, passed away on Sunday, January, 1 2012 at Athens Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born in Tallulah Falls on December 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Epps and Marless Yearwood. She lived most of her life in Commerce, but spent the past few years in Athens. She graduated from Piedmont College with a business degree. She was retired from First Commerce Bank and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. Mrs. Pardue was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Pardue.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Jon Erickson, Athens; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Rhonda Pardue, Jefferson; grandson, Jonathon Pardue (Tiffany), Thomson; great-grandson, Braylon Pardue; step-grandchildren, April Toney (Josh), Commerce, Kayla Smith (Charlie), Athens, Steven Rogers (Danille), Commerce, and Jody Rogers (Brandy), Commerce; and several step-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 8, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of the staff at Athens Regional Medical Center and Odyssey Hospice that gave such wonderful and compassionate care to her.
Flowers are welcome. Contributions may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Commerce Youth Mission Fund: 1345 South Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Tallulah Falls on December 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Epps and Marless Yearwood. She lived most of her life in Commerce, but spent the past few years in Athens. She graduated from Piedmont College with a business degree. She was retired from First Commerce Bank and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. Mrs. Pardue was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Pardue.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Jon Erickson, Athens; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Rhonda Pardue, Jefferson; grandson, Jonathon Pardue (Tiffany), Thomson; great-grandson, Braylon Pardue; step-grandchildren, April Toney (Josh), Commerce, Kayla Smith (Charlie), Athens, Steven Rogers (Danille), Commerce, and Jody Rogers (Brandy), Commerce; and several step-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 8, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of the staff at Athens Regional Medical Center and Odyssey Hospice that gave such wonderful and compassionate care to her.
Flowers are welcome. Contributions may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Commerce Youth Mission Fund: 1345 South Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Gailey (12-20-11)
COMMERCE - Linda Carol Gailey, 66, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Fulton County, the daughter of Mary Sue Tabor Gailey of Commerce and the late William Taylor Gailey. Mrs. Gailey was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from Care South.
Survivors in addition to her mother include daughters, Susan Jones, Homer, and Carol Baxter, Commerce; sons, Billy Dills, Athens, Brad Dills, Flowery Branch, and Casey Dills, Jefferson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Derry Oliver officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Fulton County, the daughter of Mary Sue Tabor Gailey of Commerce and the late William Taylor Gailey. Mrs. Gailey was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from Care South.
Survivors in addition to her mother include daughters, Susan Jones, Homer, and Carol Baxter, Commerce; sons, Billy Dills, Athens, Brad Dills, Flowery Branch, and Casey Dills, Jefferson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Derry Oliver officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
James Hayes (12-24-11)
HOSCHTON – James Edward Hayes, Sr. age 71, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at his residence following a period of declining health.
A native of Jackson County, Mr. Hayes was a son of the late Hubert L. and Lillie Mae Self Hayes. Mr. Hayes had worked for Wicks Mobile Homes in Winder, Ga. for over 20 years and also at Mitsubishi in Braselton for over nine years before retiring. Mr. Hayes was a longtime member at the Center United Methodist Church in Hoschton.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Hayes, Hoschton; son, James Edward (Karen) Hayes Jr., McDonough; daughter, Nancy (Larry) Christmas, Douglasville; son, Eddie (Debbie) Hayes, Athens; son, Keith Hayes, Hoschton; grandchildren, Will Harm; Jonothan Harm; Tyler Hayes; Tiffany Hayes; William Harm; Jonathan Harm; Kari Hayes; Jessica Hayes; Robert Hayes; Jacob Hayes; Alicia Hayes; Caleb Hayes; Savannah Hayes; great-grandchildren Will Harm; Sean Harm; Ben Harm; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 26 at 2 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Blane Spence will officiate the service. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 26 at Center United Methodist Church from 1:00 until the hour of the funeral service. Grandsons will have the honor of serving as pallbearers and granddaughters, Alicia Hayes and Tiffany Hayes, will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, Mr. Hayes was a son of the late Hubert L. and Lillie Mae Self Hayes. Mr. Hayes had worked for Wicks Mobile Homes in Winder, Ga. for over 20 years and also at Mitsubishi in Braselton for over nine years before retiring. Mr. Hayes was a longtime member at the Center United Methodist Church in Hoschton.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Hayes, Hoschton; son, James Edward (Karen) Hayes Jr., McDonough; daughter, Nancy (Larry) Christmas, Douglasville; son, Eddie (Debbie) Hayes, Athens; son, Keith Hayes, Hoschton; grandchildren, Will Harm; Jonothan Harm; Tyler Hayes; Tiffany Hayes; William Harm; Jonathan Harm; Kari Hayes; Jessica Hayes; Robert Hayes; Jacob Hayes; Alicia Hayes; Caleb Hayes; Savannah Hayes; great-grandchildren Will Harm; Sean Harm; Ben Harm; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 26 at 2 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Blane Spence will officiate the service. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 26 at Center United Methodist Church from 1:00 until the hour of the funeral service. Grandsons will have the honor of serving as pallbearers and granddaughters, Alicia Hayes and Tiffany Hayes, will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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