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Mr. John George Wilbanks, Jr., age 57, of Gainesville passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.
The family will hold a private funeral service and interment.
Mr. Wilbanks was born March 19, 1955, to John George and Lena Wilbanks, Sr. in Chatsworth, Ga., and was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and Gideons International. He was a career prosecutor for the state of Georgia, receiving his undergraduate degree from Brenau University, and law degree from the University of Georgia.
Survivors include, wife of 28 years, Deborah Wilbanks, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Arlynn Wilbanks, Buford; son, Daniel Wilbanks, Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Kym and Mike Newman, Gainesville; grandson, Nethan Hewell; parents, John George and Lena Wilbanks, Sr., Chatworth; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Rhonda Wilbanks, Cohutta; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Bill Smitherman, Dalton; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Georgia Baptist Children's Home, 505 Water Works Road, Palmetto, GA 30268, (770) 463-3800, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
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Deborah & family, we are very saddened to learn of John's passing and will hold you in our thoughts & prayers. We remember his faithfulness as a Gideon.
Eleanor & Dennis Whitfield
December 30, 2012
Dear Deborah, the memory of John and his fondness for the beach and good sea food will remain with us forever. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, God bless you and all the family.
Malcolm & Carolyn McWhinnie
December 17, 2012
I am here for you Deborah if you need anything. My sincere regrets
Edward Tolley
December 16, 2012
Deborah and family, we send our deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss and hold all of you very dear and lovingly in our hearts. John will be so missed tho we are grateful for the years he embraced and welcomed us in his life. Much love, Chris & Bruce
Chris McDonald Bruce Wallace
December 16, 2012
Dear Deborah, Carl and I are so shocked and deeply grieved. I don't know what to say & I know nothing of this world can comfort you, only Jesus, Himself can do that. I don't propose to say I share your grief. Only you and our Lord knows the extent of your pain. Please know how sad we are. I haven't been able to stop crying since I found out at church. We are NOT of this world and praise God for that. I only wish I could somehow take some of this pain for you. Carl and I love you and we so loved John. We are here for you in our weak but willing way if there is anything at all we can do for you or your family. Love, Pat
Pat & Carl Cohen
December 16, 2012
Deborah, sorry for your loss
Gayle & Will Patrick
December 16, 2012
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