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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. Rufus “Rooster” Davis, age 76, of
Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away February 11, 2011 from
an extended illness with his family by his side.

He was an avid gardener and bird watcher, but most of the
time he enjoyed celebrating life with his friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie D. and Oma
Grizzle Davis.

He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Davis of Dahlonega;
daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Lee Fortner of
Dahlonega, Lisa and Nathan Wilson of Jasper; Sons,
Lonnie (L.J.) Davis (and wife, Wendy) of Dahlonega, and
Michael A. Davis of Dahlonega; stepdaughters, Mary “Jodi”
Howard of Marietta and Billie Pennell of Acworth; sister,
Sammie Davis of Dahlonega; brother and sister-in-law,
Leon and Jean Davis of Dahlonega; grandchildren: Madison
Rice, Natalie Rice and Logan Rice; first wife, Lula Bell
Teague Davis of Dahlonega.A number of other relatives
also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday February 13,
2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Yahoola Baptist Church. Rev. Lyman
Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in
Dahlonega on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 2 p.m.
until 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of
arrangements.