Pre - Arrangements
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Why Plan Ahead? Peace of Mind Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Personal Choice Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice. Pre-planning provides you with the time needed to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste and budget. And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned. Lower Costs When you finalize your plan, we can advise you of the total cost. You do not have to set aside funds for your plan, but doing so protects you against escalating funeral costs. By locking in today's funeral costs and ensuring that the necessary funds are set aside, you help relieve yourself of unnecessary future worry and your survivors of an unexpected expense. |
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| Mr. John Thomas “Bud” Stanford, age 91, of Suches, GA died Sunday June 26, 2011 at the Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. “Bud” was born in Fitzgerald, GA June 2, 1920. He had lived in Suches for over 25 years. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Suches. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from the U.S. Air Force following a 23 year career. After retiring from the Air Force he worked with the Florida Department of Transportation for 10 years. He was the son of the late John Thomas Stanford and Annie Prince Stanford and was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Lucille Helton Stanford; daughter, Linda St. Peter; brothers, Frank Stanford and Buster Stanford; sisters, Evelyn Walker and Eloise “Sis” Wood. “Bud” is survived by son and daughter-in-law, John T. Stanford Jr. and Sally Boswell, Suches, GA; grandchildren, Kim Wood and Tom and Rhonda Hay; great-grandchildren, Kimber Wood, Brooklyn Wood, Logan Wood, Easton Wood, Kristi Hay, Eli Hay, and Haley Hay; sister, Betty Merck, Columbia, SC. A number of other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Stanford are scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Mt. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Suches with Rev. William Phillips and Rev. Everett Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 1 PM until 8 PM. Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements. |