Harold B. Gazaway

Harold B. Gazaway, 78, of Gainesville passed away Sunday October 13, 2013 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born June 6, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late George and Violet Gazaway, he lived his life in Dawson and Forsyth Counties. Mr. Gazaway was a retired poultry farmer and was formerly employed by Wachovia Bank. A licensed Baptist minister, he was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Chestatee Lodge # 102 F & AM and The Gideons. Harold was also preceded in death by grandsons, Sean Dover, Taylor Gazaway; sister, Floy Nahlik; and brothers, Tunny Gazaway and Major Gazaway. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Ruth Hammond Gazaway, Gainesville; sons and daughters in law, Russell “Rusty” and Glenda Gazaway, Gainesville, Keith and Jennifer Gazaway, Gray Court, SC; brother, George Gazaway, Jr., Dawsonville; grandchildren, Amanda Gazaway, Grace Gazaway, Tori Garrett; sisters in law, Mildred Bailey, Shirley Gazaway Robinson; brother in law; Clyde Hammond, Jr.; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 3 o’clock at Liberty Baptist Church. Rev. Dennis Bottoms, Rev. Ruel Martin, Rev. Cloyse Stanford, and Rev. Robert Martin will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3:30 until 9 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Gazaway to The Gideons at P.O. Box 174, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.