James Arthur DeSana

James Arthur DeSana

James DeSana Obituary

Published by ForsythNews.com from Dec. 15 to Dec. 20, 2008.
James Arthur DeSana, age 83, of Cumming passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Embracing Hospice House in Cumming.
Mr. DeSana is survived by his daughters, Susan Warren Beatty of Boulder, Colo., and Jane Warren Beatty and husband Andy Richards of Portland, Ore.
A memorial service for Mr. DeSana will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Cumming with Dr. Bob Jolly officiating.
Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His passion was The DeSana Educational Fund, which has invested in the future of so many children.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the DeSana Educational Fund Inc., 320 Dahlonega Street, Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome.com.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

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Bob and Jane Grayson

December 17, 2008

We will miss Jim so very much. He and Jeannie have been a beacon in our lives.

Jack McCulloch

December 16, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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