Bennie Lomax age 81 of Gainesville entered rest Sunday August 1, 2021 at his residence.

Bennie was born November 27, 1939 in Alto, Georgia to the late Elmer & Dimie Coley Lomax. He worked as a service repairman with sears, but also had a cattle farm & poultry farm. One of his favorite past times was bowling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Greenway Lomax; sister, Ruby Hudson; brothers, Bobby Lomax & Jip Lomax.

Survivors include, son, Raymond Kirby (Sheila) Lomax; daughters, Kimberly Ann Bales & Beverly Jean (Stewart) Tanner; brother, Jimmy Lomax; sister, Nora Bell Jones; grandchildren, Ryan Bales, Autumn Tanner, Michael Tanner & Morgan Lomax.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 4, 2021 at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bradley Elliott & Rev. Mark Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Whitehall Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday August 3, 2021 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Youth Bowling League at Station 300 Gainesville.

Please share online condolences with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bennie Lomax.

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