Richard S. Wessinger: Obituary

Richard S. Wessinger, 68, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday July 3, 2018 at his residence.
Born May 5, 1950 in Atlanta, GA to the late Sam and Evelyn Wessinger, he had lived in Lumpkin County since 1994. Mr. Wessinger retired from AT&T following 35 years of service after which he was employed by Dawson County. Richard enjoyed restoring automobiles, his motorcycle, fishing and was very devoted to his family. A member of First Redeemer Church, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter Wessinger.

Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Alvalee Wessinger, Dawsonville; children, Elyse and Dan Clark, Dawsonville, Wade and Nicole Boothe, Clayton, NC; grandchildren, Hailey Boothe, Grace Boothe, Wiley Clark, Jacob and Autumn Harshman; great granddaughter, Presley Harshman; brother and sister in law, Frank and Lynn Wessinger, Dawsonville.

Memorial services will be held Friday July 6, 2018 at 11 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ray Rhodes will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made The Gideons International, www.gideons.org.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.