The Rev. Waymond Lunsford, 92, entered his heavenly home Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.
Born Jan. 22, 1929, along Popcorn Creek in Rabun County, he was the son of the late George Millard and Gene (Holcomb) Lunsford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, J.R. Lunsford, Willard (Short) Lunsford, and Homer Lunsford; and sisters, Betty Lunsford, Evilee Bramblett, Clarissa Wilbanks, Dorothy Carnes and Bonnie Dixon.
The Rev. Lunsford served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. He served his Lord pastoring Baptist churches in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina for over 60 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Gragg Lunsford of the home; a half-brother, Sandy Lunsford of Tiger; his son, Keith (Rhonda); grandchildren, Erik (Amanda) and Roxanne (Larry); great-grandchildren, Jakob Lunsford, Anna Lunsford, Clayton Lunsford and Evelyn Lunsford.
Rev. Lunsford was a machinist at the A.I.D. Corporation for over 40 years. He was also known for his wood-working skills, photography, horticulture and genealogy. He attended Tiger Baptist Church until he was physically unable to. He loved the Lord and prayed without ceasing for his family, church and country.
Funeral services were held at Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home Monday, Aug. 16. The Rev. Tim Hunnicutt and Layman Perry Lunsford officiated. Burial followed at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery immediately following the service with the Rev. Mike Wilbanks officiating.
The family is at the home on Wayah Trail in Clayton.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.