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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. Hoyt Wayne Gibson, age, 60, of Dahlonega, GA, surrounded by his family and friends, went
home to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

Wayne was born December 20, 1950 in Gainesville, GA and had lived most of his life in Lumpkin County.

Wayne was best known for his love of antique cars and his ability to operate a backhoe, He won several
backhoe “Rodeo” competitions and numerous trophies and awards for his restored cars, especially his ’
67 Chevrolet. Wayne trained several people on the backhoe and gave them the encouragement that they
could make it in the business.

Wayne attended Lumpkin County High School. He was an avid softball player and loved NASCAR and
NHRA racing. He was a member of Nimblewill Baptist Church in Lumpkin County.

Wayne was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lila Mae Gibson Orr and Frank Gibson; and a
sister, Joyce Crane.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Stephens Gibson, Dahlonega, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and
Marvin Lingerfelt, Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren, Chastity Cantrell, Briana Lingerfelt, Trevor Lingerfelt,
and Seth Lingerfelt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Sis Gibson, Dawsonville, GA, Morris and Judy
Gibson,  Palm Harbor, FL, Marvin Gibson, Dawsonville, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and
Charles Ralston, Bonaire, GA, Debbie and Don Carder, Gainesville, GA, Opal Crawford, Dahlonega, GA.
A number of other relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Friday, March 18, 2011, at the Siloam Baptist Church in
Lumpkin County.

Rev. Rex Fuller, Rev. Dean Bryant, and Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega on Wednesday, March 16, 2011,
from 5 PM until 9 PM, all day on Thursday, and again on Friday until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the NGSCU Foundation, P.O. Box 1599, Dahlonega, GA
30533. Mark your donation For Physical Therapy Department.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.                              
name = Mel Hawkins
> email = mellohawk@yahoo.com
> comments = Our condolences & prayers are
yours...We miss him.
> Lynn, Melvin
name = Connie Satterfield Clark
> email = conniejeanclark@yahoo.com
> comments = So sorry to hear about this, I
remember Wayne's cars and I use to work
with Sue. Both are great people. Wayne sure
will be missed.
>