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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. Boyd R. Rider, age 82, of
Dahlonega, Ga. died August 11, 2011.

Mr. Rider was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin
County. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was the son of the late Cicero Rider and
Flossie Lance Rider. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Cleo Lingerfelt Rider; two sons, Jerry
and Timmy Rider; brothers, Judge Rider and
Glenn Rider; sisters, Faye Fitts, Louise Harkins,
and Hazel Rider.

He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law,
Judy and Tony Shubert, Dawsonville, Ga.; Terri
and Chris Day, London, Kentucky; daughter,
Jennifer Atkins; Dahlonega, Ga.; sons and
daughters-in-law; Phillip and Kathy Rider and
Richard and Joann Rider, all of Dahlonega, Ga.;
son, Stevie Rider; sisters, Evelyn Waters and
Betty Grizzle, all of Dahlonega, Ga.; brother,
James Rider, Dahlonega, Ga.; 30 grandchildren,
38 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-
grandchildren. Numerous other relatives also
survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM
Sunday August 14, 2011 at Banister Funeral
Home Chapel in Dahlonega. Rev. Lyman
Caldwell will officiate.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a
favorite charity of your choice or to the Kidney
Foundation.

Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove United
Methodist Church Cemetery in Lumpkin County.

The family will receive friends from 1 PM until 9
PM on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Banister
Funeral Home in Dahlonega.

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