JD Mincey

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.