Joe J. Arrendale

Joe J. Arrendale, 80, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday March 27, 2011 at Northside Forsyth Hospital following a short illness.

Born November 22, 1930 in Lumpkin County to the late Ernest and Stella Arrendale, he lived most of his life in Dawson County. For over 50 years he owned and operated Dawsonville Gutter Service. Joe was a U. S. Army veteran who served with the 82nd Airborn Division during the Korean Conflict. A member of Juno Baptist Church since 1963, he was ordained as a Deacon on April 21, 1990. He also served many years as Sunday School Superintendent and as church Secretary and Treasurer for 16 years. He was a 50 year member of Etowah Lodge #222 F & AM and was also preceded in death by a brother, Seldon Arrendale.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Betty Jo Arrendale, Dawsonville; children, Rick and Deborah Arrendale, Acworth, Jennifer and Brian Bartlett, Cumming; sister, Susie Chester, Dawsonville; brother and sisters in law, Cecil and Joyce Arrendale, Dahlonega, Dora Arrendale, Dahlonega; grandchildren, Allison Arrendale, Joseph Arrendale, Jessica and Tommy Brock, Taylor Watson, Holly and Ben Crawshaw, Cole Watson; great grandchildren, Noah Brock, Daniel Brock, Jonah Brock, Lilah Crawshaw; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 30, 2011 at 2 o'clock at Juno Baptist Church. Rev. Dennis Bottoms and Rev. Tim Biddy will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday evening from 5 until 9 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Juno Baptist Church Building Fund, 3185 Elliott Family Parkway, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.