Walt Grizzle

Mr. Walt Grizzle, age 57 of Dahlonega died Monday July 27, 2009.

He was a member of Damascus Baptist Church and was a Mason. Walt was a heavy equipment operator with the state highway department where he had worked for over 20 years. He was an accomplished musician and teacher and was a member of the Yahoola Boys. He was a loving father and had a special place in his heart for all children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Grovie Pickelsimer Grizzle.
He is survived by his wife: Kay Jones Grizzle; daughter; Katie Cantrell; sons, Josh Cantrell, Jake Cantrell, and Jody Weaver, all of Dahlonega; brother and sister-in-law, Vaughn and Kathy Grizzle, Dahlonega; brother, Randy Grizzle, Blairsville. A number of other relatives also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday July 30, 2009 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega. Rev. Waymon Lovell and Rev. Frank Dockery will officiate.
Burial will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery in Lumpkin County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday July 29, 2009 from 1 PM until 9 PM and on Thursday until funeral time.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Damascus Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Building Fund.
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of arrangements.