Thurston Eugene Wilbanks Sr.

Thurston Eugene Wilbanks Sr., 65, of Dillard, GA, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, May 21, 2009.

He was born in Rabun County and was the son of the late Julius Peter Wilbanks and Eleanor Anderson Wilbanks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his very special aunt, Mozell Darnell.

Thurston is survived by his loving wife of the home, Mary Rivelle Wilbanks, two sons, Thurston Eugene Wilbanks Jr, of Tiger, Peter Kelly Wilbanks, of Clayton; one daughter, Angela Kerry Wilbanks of Clayton; a sister, Thelma Broffy of Mecosta, MI; a grandchild, Ashley Wilbanks of Clayton and a great-grandchild, Kaleb Michael Queen and a special friend and caregiver, Eddie Conner.

He was a retired payroll courier at Burlington Mills, and retired from Young Life Ministries and was a member of Battle Branch Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 5 PM to 6 PM. Services will be held following visitation in the Chapel at Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Madison McCrackin and Rev. Harvey Conner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thurstonâ