James R. “Jim” Gheesling, Sr.
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 26, 2010, Mr. James R. “Jim” Gheesling, Sr., 82, husband of the late Annie W. Gheesling.
Mr. Gheesling was a native of Warren County, Georgia and had lived in Augusta since 1941. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and had served in the United States Navy. He was retired from Macy’s after 26 years, then from the Medical College of Georgia after 15 years.
Family members include: daughter Diane G. Mundy (Tony) of Harlem, Georgia, son James R. Gheesling, Jr. (Cathy) of Wrens, Georgia, grandchildren: Chip Davis, Brandy Gheesling Prescott, Trey Gheesling, Tony Mundy, Jr., Denise Canteli and Emily Lamp and great grandchildren: Isabelle, Harriotte and Cora Anne Davis, Anna Kate Prescott, Tony Mundy III, Luke Kelly, Nicholas and Anabelle Canteli.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Dr. L. Gordon Robinson officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Gheesling, Wayne Gheesling, Chip Davis, Trey Gheesling III, Michael Prescott and Tony Mundy, Jr.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 28, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at
www.thomaspoteet.com