George Robert Whelchel

George Robert Whelchel, age 78, of Cumming, went to be with his Lord on February 6, 2016. George was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany and faithfully attended Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church of Dawsonville. He is preceded in death by his son, Tim Whelchel; his parents, Lee and Nora Whelchel; grandson, Bradley Hughes; several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his best friend and companion of 58 years, Bonnie Barrett of Cumming; daughters, Rachel and Jerry Hughes, Angela and Benny Sawyer, all of Cumming; grandchildren, Brannon Hughes, Brittany and Michael Middleton, Scott Whelchel, Christy and David Jones, Brent and Crystal Sawyer, Brian and Tara Sawyer, Tenicia and Brandon Cook; great grandchildren, Brianna and Mikaela Hughes, Arissa Harper, Olivia Hughes, Bryson and Bradyn Whelchel, Christen and Sawyer Lee, Kyle and Logan Sawyer, Jackson, Trent and Chasity Sawyer; brothers, Charles Whelchel, Howard Whelchel, both of Gainesville; sisters, Lois and Harlin Ridley of Dawsonville, Nora Mae Dodd of Gainesville; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 8, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Payne and Rev. Austin Houston officiating. The interment will follow at Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home Sunday, February 7, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM, and Monday from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements. Visitation DetailsSunday, February 7th, 2016, 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Monday, February 8th, 2016, 9:00pm - 2:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Service DetailsMonday, February 8th, 2016, 2:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Interment DetailsSawnee View Gardens