In loving memory of

Gurney Boone Whitmire
May 4, 2020 - August 16, 2011

Gurney Boone Whitmire, age 87, of Cumming, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dovvie Whitmire, 4 brothers and 6 sisters. He was a member and deacon of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Gurney was an Army veteran having served in the European Theatre during WWII. He was a loving husband, daddy, granddaddy and uncle. Gurney is survived by his wife of 67 years Mattie Belle Whitmire; 2 daughters, Amenda (Homer) Parr and Amelia Whitmire of Cumming; 2 granddaughters, Danielle (Patrick) Samara of Cumming, Liza (Joe) Ansley of Roswell; 1 great granddaughter, Natalie Samara of Cumming and a great granddaughter on the way; sister-in-law, Delores Whitmire of Cumming; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Coffey, Rev. Frank Whitmire, Rev. Dennis Bottoms and Rev. Harold Bottoms officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until hour of service at the funeral home. Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

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Martha Richards Stowe wrote on Aug 22, 2011:

"I am the daugher of Priscilla Richards, Hubert and Elda's youngest daugher. We were sorry to hear of Gurnie's passing, but praise God, we all have a better place on the other side and many loved ones to be reunited with. Mothers health is not good, so she could not come to the funeral home, althought she would have liked to see everyone. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Kay Bandy wrote on Aug 18, 2011:

"Uncle Gurney you will be missed. I know you have gone to join Daddy, Mama, and Ralph and all those who have gone on before you. You were one of my favorite uncles and I will remember you always. Your humble and gentle ways will be in my mind along with all the memories of childhood I carry with me. I am glad you were a part on my life."

Rupert Milford wrote on Aug 17, 2011:

"So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.RUPERT, JESSIE LEE, AND MYRON MILFORD."

Joyce Garrett Dooley wrote on Aug 16, 2011:

"I am one of the twin daughters of Amos Garrett. My Aunt Hattie Garrett Clark informed my of Gurney's death. My Condolences to the family. I will be bringing my Aunt Hattie Wednesday afternoon to meet with the family. My twin sister sends her condolences too."

Lanny Thornton wrote on Aug 16, 2011:

"Uncle Gurney is the last of my uncles to go on to glory. He is one of the finest men I have ever known. A gentle soul, I never in my life ever heard a cross word from his lips nor did I ever hear him raise his voice. He was a mentor and an unbelievable example to other young men. He was a hero to me. No telling how many lives he impacted in a positive way. He sure had an impact on me. I will miss him, but there is no doubt, he has gone on to glory today. "Absent from the body, but present with the Lord" Amen"