Raymond Dedeo Bauerband

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr.Raymond Dedeo Bauerband ,
age 77, of Jefferson, who passed away on February 6, 2011. Mr.
Bauerband was born in Rahway, NJ, a son to the late Robert Louis
Bauerband and the late Annette Dedeo Bauerband. Mr. Bauerband was a
veteran of the US Army. After service, he attended Abraham Baldwin
Agriculture College in Tifton before graduating from the University of
Georgia in 1957 with a degree in agricultural engineering. After
graduating, he was employed by the US Soil Conservation Service in
Cumming, GA and then had a long career with Georgia Power Company
until retiring in 1990. Ray enjoyed golf, fishing, and hunting and was
an avid Georgia Bulldog football supporter. Ray was a member of the
Jefferson First United Methodist Church and served on the Jackson
County Airport Authority board until December 2010.

Ray is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Griffeth Bauerband,
Jefferson, daughter, Carol Bauerband Barnhart, Charlotte, NC, son,
James Raymond Bauerband, Gainesville, GA, grandchildren, Jennifer and
Samantha Barnhart, Joy, Caroline and Hallie Bauerband.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 2pm in
the Jefferson First United Methodist Church with Rev. Cary Gibson
officiating. There will be visitations on Monday, February 7, at 2-3pm
and 7-8:30pm at Evans Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jefferson First
United Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, GA 30549 and/or
the American Cancer Society 1684 Barnett Shoals Road Athens, GA 30605.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, 706-367-5467.

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