Paul Giannoni

Paul Giannoni, age 81, of 900 Oakhill Road, Elberton, died on Friday, March 13, 2009.

The memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 2pm from Elberton First United Methodist Church. The family welcomes everyone to join them in a "celebration of life" at their at home, 900 Oakhill Road, Elberton, GA. They may be reached by phone at 706-283-2745. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elberton First United Methodist Church, 706-283-1863 or to Wright Entertainment Ministries, www.wrightentertainmentministries.net, 1428 Paseo Castanos, San Dimas, CA 91773.

Born in 1926, Paul grew up in Elberton. He was the son of the late Joseph and Victoria Giannoni. Mr. Giannoni served in the US Army Pacific Theater in Korea during World War II and graduated from the University of Georgia. Paul was co-owner of Central Granite Company and served on the board of the First United Methodist Church. He managed the construction of Samuel Elberton Academy's gymnasium. Mr. Giannoni enjoyed life, friends, projects, and he especially loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Joe Giannoni.

Paul is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janie Giannoni; daughter, Brittiany Wright; son, Gary Giannoni and his wife, Pat; grandchildren, Courtney Giannoni Kessler and her husband, Luke, and Keegan Giannoni; and sister, Elma Giannoni Myers.

Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.