Bryan W. Whitfield III, 85, died on Aug. 29, 2010, of an extended illness at his home in Dahlonega. A native of Harlan, Ky., he was graduate of the University of Kentucky and a Kentucky Colonel. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy. While Living in Harlan, he served as a volunteer for the Harlan County Emergency Rescue Squad. A third generation coal operator, he served as president of the Harlan County Coal Operators and the Harlan Mining Institute, as vice president of the Kentucky Coal Association and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Associated Industries of Kentucky. In 1981, he traded coal mining for gold mining as one of the founders of the current Consolidated Gold Mines. He received the Historic Preservation and Tourism Award and is a lifetime member of the Lumpkin County Historical Society and a Lt. Colonel of Georgia.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bryan W. Whitfield Jr. and Clay Carter Whitfield; and his brother, John Carter Whitfield.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Wanda Huff Whitfield; four children, Clay Whitfield Poe and husband Alan, Centennial, Colo., Bryan Whitfield IV and wife Dr. Donna, Dahlonega, Amme Whitfield, Sandy Springs and Brad Whitfield, Lexington, S.C.; seven grandchildren, David Poe, Rachel Poe, Bryan Whitfield VI, Nathan Whitfield, Melissa Whitfield, Michelle Whitfield and William Whitfield; and one sister, Amme Whitfield Morgan, Harlan, Ky.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church. The Rev. Albert Daviou will officiate.
Burial will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Banister Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Hospice of Gainesville, 700 S. Enota St., Suite 200, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Banister Funeral home of Dahlonega is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by gainesvilletimes.com on Aug. 30, 2010.

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Mary de Vachon

August 31, 2010

Dear Wanda,
George has given me news of Bryan's death and, not having your address, I send you here- as well as to Clay and all my cousins,- my sincere expression of regrets and I will hold you in my prayers as you gather today.
Mary Whitfield de Vachon

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August 30, 2010

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