Grady R. Nolan

Grady R. Nolan, age 74, of Demorest, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, November 25, 2016.

Mr. Nolan was born on November 29, 1941 in Bastrop, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, O.C. and Birdie Rawls Nolan; and brother, Jerry Nolan. Mr. Nolan was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army 101st Airborne. Mr. Nolan was a retired Forester with the U.S. Forest Service. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Peggy Nolan, of Demorest, GA; daughter, Deborah Nolan, of Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Tammy Nolan, of Flowery Branch, GA; sisters, Sally Goss, of Westlake, LA; Lynn Husband, of Brentwood, TN; granddaughters, Sarah Nolan and Taylor Clark. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia with Brother Donald Grizzle and Brother Martin Graham officiating, Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with Brother Shannon Irvin officiating and Military Honors provided by U.S. Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2016 at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Gideon’s International, P.O. 195, Baldwin, Georgia 30511

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Ave. Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700

Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting our website at whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.