George A. Hansard

George A. Hansard, age 72, of Buford, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-three years, Phylliss Ann Marsingill Hansard; parents, Grady and Hattie Hansard; twin brother, Julian Hansard; and sisters, Frances Hansard and Vernell Hansard.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa A. Hansard, Buford, GA; grandson, Evan M. Hansard, Buford, GA; nephew, Ricky and Tina Hansard, Gainesville, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hazel M. Pirkle, Buford, GA, Frances and Joe Tatum, Bainbridge, GA, Norma and Stan Orr, Greenville, SC, Larry and Willie Nell Marsingill, Buford, GA, and David and Joann Marsingill; special friends, Rev. Edward and Rose Davenport, Kenneth and Martha Tucker, and Mark and Dell Lord; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of church friends.

Mr. Hansard was born January 20, 1942 in Atlanta, GA. He was a 1960 graduate of Duluth High School.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired power tool repairman from Sears Roebuck Co.

He was a member of Buford Church of God where he was a member of the Prime Timers Senior Group, an usher, former choir member and served on the church council at one time.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Buford Church of God, 4800 S. Lee Street, Buford, GA, with Rev. Lamar Hansard, Rev. Edward Davenport, and Rev. Joey Grizzle officiating.

Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, 5979 New Bethany Road, Buford, GA.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 22, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133.