Mr. Clifford Lamar Stancil, age 85 of Dahlonega went home to be with The Lord on April 30, 2018 with his wife and family by his side.

Mr. Stancil was born in Lumpkin County on May 17, 1932 to the late Clifford and Audra "Ozell" Fields Stancil. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Kay Stancil and son Jesse Levi Stancil.  Mr. Stancil served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of Cavenders Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, whom he has been with for over 47 years, Glinda Stancil, Dahlonega; daughter and son in law Debbie and Rickey Pitchford, Dahlonega; son and daughter in law Ricky and Kim Stancil, Holly Springs; daughter and son in law Audra and Kenny Michael, Dahlonega; sister and brother in law Mildred and Dick Hardy, Dahlonega; grandchildren Brett Stancil, Ryan Pitchford, Jessica Pitchford, Bethany Dix, Alyssa Green-Michael; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Cavenders Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen Adams and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the Cavenders Creek Goodwill Circle, 70 Porter Springs Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533.

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Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega