Paul Banister Gurley

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Paul Banister Gurley, age 90 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, September 5, 2015.  Mr. Gurley was born in Ila, Georgia the son of the late Charlie and Estelle Cook Gurley, was retired from the Textile Industry and was a member of the Baptist Faith.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Gurley is preceded by his wife; Annie Shipes Gurley, daughter; Betty Ann Gurley, Son; Paul Eugene Gurley, brothers; J.T., Lester, Alan, Charles and Junior Gurley.  Sisters; Gladys Williamson, Bertha Kitchens and Lois Gurley.

Survivors include two daughters; Mary Canup of Winder, Jonnie Mae Gurley of Jefferson, two sons; Edward Gurley of Jefferson, Billy Gurley and his wife Annie of Jefferson, sister; Janette Gurley of Alma.  Five grandchildren; Bobby Gaines, Marie Howard, Paula Gurley, Lisha Hardy and Karen Gurley.  Five great grandchildren; Caleb and Camren Hardy, Kacy and Colton Morgan and Thomas Paul Evans.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 10, 2015 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Robinson officiating with burial to follow in Arcade Cemetery.  Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Bo Shipes, Caleb Hardy, Colton Morgan, Camren Hardy, Thomas Evans, and Scott Hardy.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6 – 9 P.M. Wednesday, September 9, 2015.  

Those desiring may make memorials to the charitable organization  of their choice in memory of Mr. Paul B. Gurley.

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

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