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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.
E-mails from Friends and Family
Mr. Bill Dodd, age 82, of
Dahlonega, GA died July 20, 2011.

Bill had lived in Lumpkin County since
1985. He was a former resident of
Forsyth County. He was a retired cattle
trader and was of the Baptist faith.

He was the son of the late William
Cleveland Dodd and Susie Hendrix
Dodd and was also preceded in death
by a son, Jimmy Lee Dodd; brothers,
George, Frank, Hubert, Robert, and
Cliff Dodd; sisters, Bertha Hand, Lucille
Jones, and Bessie Padgett.

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years,
Patricia Dodd, Dahlonega, GA; sons
and daughters-in-law, Thomas and
Pamela Dodd, Joe and Renee Dodd,
all of Dahlonega, GA; sister, Hattie
Pilcher, Hiram, GA. A number of other
relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1
PM Friday, July 22, 2011 at the
Banister Funeral Home Chapel in
Dahlonega with Rev. John Dowdy
officiating.

Interment will follow in the Longstreet
Baptist Church Cemetery in Forsyth
County.

The family will receive friends at
Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega
on Thursday July 21, 2011 from 2 PM
until 9 PM.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega
is in charge of the arrangements.