E-mails from Friends and Family
Mr. George Edward Brooksher, age 63, of Dahlonega, GA, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Chestatee Regional Hospital in Dahlonega, GA following a sudden illness. Edward was born October 2, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Lumpkin County, retired from General Motors on October 1, 1999 after 30 years of service and retired from the Lumpkin County School System on April 1, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. He received a Purple Heart for wounds sustained in battle. Edward had a giving heart and had a great love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and family. His priorities were serving the Lord and providing for his family. Edward was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Brooksher; and a brother, Tim Brooksher. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy Brooksher, Dahlonega, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Billy and Lori Brooksher, Dahlonega, Chris Brooksher, Dahlonega; daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Curtis Dyer, Blairsville, Beth and Patrick Ledford, Dahlonega, Kim and Darrin Chambers, Clermont; grandchildren, Jesse and Will Brooksher, Bailey Brooksher, Sidney Dyer, Julie Moose and John Chambers, Kennedy, Eli, and Emma Ledford; mother, Eva Mae Brooksher; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Sheila Brooksher, Dawsonville, Kenneth and Carolyn Brooksher, Florida, James Brooksher, Ray Gene Brooksher both of Dahlonega; sister-in-law, Teresa Brooksher, Dahlonega; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Terry Bryan, Alaska, Brenda and Lamar Gaddis Dawsonville, Patricia and Larry Rund, Dawsonville, Mary and Danny Grizzle, Dahlonega; mother-in-law, Frances Johnson, Dahlonega; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Brenda Reed, Sugar Hill, GA, Pam and Noah Smith, Jefferson, GA. Many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 PM Friday, April 8, 2011, at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega. Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 6 PM until 9 PM, all day on Thursday, and again on Friday until the time of service. Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements. |
> email = bgreene01@windstream.net
> comments = My heart is so
saddened. We all have such
wonderful memories of Edward for he
truly was a kind man with a twinkle in
his eye and goodness in his heart.
May your memories give you strength.
> Babs Greene
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> comments = I had the privilege of
working with Edward for ten years. He
was a love, he was kind, and he always
had an encouraging word. What will we
do without Edward?
> Larry and Suzanne Crossan
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> comments = I had the privilege of
working with Edward for ten years. He
was a love, he was kind, and he always
had an encouraging word. What will we
do without Edward?
> Larry and Suzanne Crossan
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> comments = Just wanting to let you
know that my thoughts and prayers are
with you. I hate this so much. If there is
anything David or I can do let us know.
We love you. David and Yvonne
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> email = johndsurveyor@yahoo.com
> comments = We are so saddened
with the passing of Edward. His
attitude and disposition for life and
work were exemplary. Our thoughts
and prayers go out to you as we
reflect on this special family we have
known so long. John and Judy Davis
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> email =
lgilreath@mountaineducationcenter.n
et
> comments = What a huge loss for
us of a wonderful friend....!!
> But...what a huge gain for the
streets of heaven to have Edward
walking on them right now!! My
thoughts and prayers are for all of
you - now and in the days and
months to come - God understands
loss and pain and grief, and He will
be there for you.
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> comments = I had the great honor of
working with Edward for 4 years. He
was a dear friend. He always had a
kind word, a warm hug, and a sweet
smile to brighten your day. My prayers
go out to the family and friends
grieving his passing. He will be missed.
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> email = mykes@windstream.net
> comments = A great man has fallen.
Edward will be sorely missed by all who
knew and loved him. Myke Seabolt
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> email = judy@mercktransport.com
> comments = My thoughts and
prayers are with you
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> Judy Merck Christiansen
> email = alhulsey@yahoo.com
> comments = I did not know Edward's
family, but was honored to have known
him professionally as I am an
employee of Mountain Education
Center. I would describe Edward as a
"perfect gentleman". I am
saddened to hear of the passing of
Edward, but know in my heart that he
is in heaven with our Lord. My
condolences and prayers are with the
family of Edward.
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email = jbearinger@lumpkin.k12.ga.us
> comments = My heart grieves for you
and your family. Edward was such a
caring man with a big heart. His smile
and gentle ways were infectious. My
thoughts and prayers are with you.
> Jeff Bearinger
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> comments = My heart grieves for you
and your family. Edward was such a
caring man with a big heart. His smile
and gentle ways were infectious. My
thoughts and prayers are with you.
> Jeff Bearinger
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> comments = A fantastic man, who
gave me a kick in the rear, when
> I needed it, Ed you were awesome!!
My heart and prayers go out to your
family, You will be missed.
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> Brian Balteff
> email = lgilreath@mountaineducationcenter.net
> comments = What a huge loss for us of a
wonderful friend....!!
> But...what a huge gain for the streets of heaven
to have Edward walking on them right now!! My
thoughts and prayers are for all of you - now and
in the days and months to come - God
understands loss and pain and grief, and He will
be there for you.
>
> comments = I had the great honor of
working with Edward for 4 years. He
was a dear friend. He always had a
kind word, a warm hug, and a sweet
smile to brighten your day. My prayers
go out to the family and friends
grieving his passing. He will be missed.
> comments = I had the great honor of
working with Edward for 4 years. He
was a dear friend. He always had a
kind word, a warm hug, and a sweet
smile to brighten your day. Our
prayers go out to the family and
friends grieving his passing. He will be
missed.
> Steve and Laura Burgess
> comments = Edward was a true
gentleman and a real sweetheart. I
am fortunate to have known him
also as friend. -Sarrah Ellen
McDonald
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> "Let us endeavor so to live
that when we come to die even the
undertaker will be sorry."
-Mark Twain
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> comments = It would be difficult to
ever find a finer man than Mr. Edward.
Our prayers are with the family. Gary,
Stefani, Jacob & Molly Sullivan.
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> email =
brokengatefarm@windstream.net
> comments = To Edward's Family:
> You all were truly blessed to have this
wonderful man as a member of your
family. He was your husband, your son,
your father, your grandfather, your
brother, your uncle, your nephew,or your
cousin. I feel blessed that he was my
friend.
> Kaye Harris
> email =
pamandpoppy1@windstream.net
> comments = my precious brother in
law you fought so I could be free and
had scars to endure from it,you so
proudly wore,thank you my precious
''HERO'' you were the best friend
anyone could ask for you clothed the
needy privitely,feed the less
fortunate,loved us all now we are so
fortunate to have someone as special
as you to be our guargian angel,you
always were our protector now you are
in control we love and miss you thank
you for being the best brother in law
ever it's not good bye Ed I'll see you
soon wait for me! Love you
''forever''Pam and Noah Smith hugs!!!
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> comments = You are
terribly missed. I have
always looked to you for
answers just by visiting or
simply giving you a call. I
am still able to receive
those answers simply by
just thinking of what you
would have done in
certain situations that I
may run across in the
future. I can't explain to
you in my own words how
much that I miss you!!!! ---
I love you very much
Daddy!!--Your Loving
Son, Billy
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