Born in Bethesda, Md., he had lived in this area for 38 years, having moved here from Texas.
An active worker in Christ Fellowship Church, he was on a mission trip to Jamaica when he became ill.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Gregory of Dahlonega; special friends, Tony and Shelly Morrow, Pastor Ricky Stepp; various other relatives also survive.
Memorial services were Saturday, May 31 at 4 p.m. at Christ Fellowship Church with Pastor Ricky Stepp and Dr. David Poe officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations were requested to be made to an account in his name at the Associated Credit Union in Gainesville to help with medical expenses.
Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements.
