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James O. Gornto Mineral Bluff, GA QCWA # 34609 |
James Oliver Gornto Jr, Waycross native, after a lengthy ICU stay, shed the encumbrance of his earthly body to rest in the joy of Eternity with our Lord. He was born August 18, 1950 and departed this life November 11, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Gege, as well as his daughter, Jensie Gornto Chetelat, son-in-law Steven Chetelat, 3 grandchildren: Faithlyn, James and Carys as well as his sisters, Ginger Ann Montero with her husband Bud Montero and Sunny V. Nichols with her husband Jim Nichols.
James, served our Lord and Savior in the church of Christ as a member, teacher, evangelist and elder. He was well known in the Waycross business community as an owner/manager of Singleton.s Furniture Company and in his leisure enjoyed amateur ham radio, flying remote control planes, bike riding and involvement in Toastmasters. After his retirement, he enjoyed working with special needs children as a substitute teacher in Ware County and as a volunteer with Saddle Up horseback riding therapy. After moving to his .retirement cabin. in the North Georgia Mountains, James volunteered with Feed Fannin until ill health demanded his energies. His compassionate leadership and generous lifestyle will be greatly missed.
A memorial service celebrating the life of James Oliver Gornto, Jr., will be held 5:30 p.m., Friday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 4:30 p.m., on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Feed Fannin, Box 1085, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513.
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Memorial Service Friday, November 17, 2017 5:30 PM
Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory, Waycross, Georgia 31501