Pre - Arrangements
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" Basic Planner"

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. JD Mincey, age 78, of Dahlonega, GA, died Friday, April
29, 2011, at the Gold City Convalescent Center in Dahlonega.  

JD was born in Hall County, GA, May 10, 1932, and had lived in
Lumpkin County for many years. He was retired from the Burlington
Pinetree Plant in Dahlonega and was of the Baptist faith.

He was the son of the late Cone Mincey and Nellie Rider Mincey and
was also preceded in death by brothers, Kermit Mincey, Gene
Mincey, and George Garmon.

JD is survived by his wife of 59 years, Katie Mincey, Dahlonega, GA;
sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Elizabeth Mincey, Ricky and
Tina Mincey, all of  Dahlonega, GA, Marty and Cheryl Mincey,
Gainesville, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Louise
Garmon, Clermont, GA; sisters, Lucille Sosebee, Dahlonega, GA,
Pauline Peck,  Mae and Guy Miller, and Birtie Mae Stevens, all of
Murrayville, GA, Nancy Sue and John Henry  Conner, Austell, GA;
grandchildren, Shelly and Kevin Riddle, Judd and Katie Mincey,
Christy Mincey, and Aleesha Mincey; great-grandchildren, Jordan
Mincey and Jackson  Riddle. Numerous other relatives and friends
also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Monday, May 2, 2011, at
the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega.

Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Dahlonega Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday April
30, 2011, from 6 PM until 9 PM, all day on Sunday, and again on
Monday until the time of service.

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