Dacula Obituaries: May 29

•  Michael Doran Kiah

Michael Doran Kiah, age 59, of Dacula, died on April 26 at Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 28, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Luther R. Kiah, and one niece, Arnisha Akintunde. He is survived by his devoted wife, Wanda Gerald Kiah; children, Michelle, Michonne Pointer (Leroy), Monica, Lurandrew (Latoya), Yvette Searight (Jamie), and Joshica; loving mother, Doris L. Kiah; one brother, Gregory Alden; one sister, Benita Denise; five grandchildren, Andre’, James, Tiger, Taylor and Laylawne; one aunt, Alyce Payne; loving mother-in-law, Delaware Gerald; a devoted brother-in-law, Steven Gerald; three sisters-in-law, DelResia Brand (Terry), Leonora Brock and Sheri Gerald; one nephew, Flemmon Wright, Jr. (Tomekia); one niece, Adrianne Marvrette; a number of great nieces, nephews, and cousins; his best friend, Andre Daniels, and a host of caring friends.

Michael was born February 29, 1952, in Washington, DC. He attended elementary and high school in Washington, and later graduated from Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Md. He was employed as a technical implementation specialist with Pearson Digital Learning until his death. In January 2011, Michael received the Regional Engineer of the Year Award.

Michael loved the church. While residing in Georgia, he lead the education ministry at Word of God Christian Center. He later became an Elder and teacher at Kingdom of God Learning Center in Duluth.

In his early years, Michael loved auto racing and aspired to build his own car. In his later years, he continued his love for fast cars but also fulfilled his dream of becoming a private pilot. As a pilot, he was an active member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and its Young Eagles program.

Obituary reprinted with the permission of Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel and Gardens, 3481 Hamilton Mill Road in Buford.

• Logan Kennedy Crawford

Logan Kennedy Crawford, precious baby girl of Dawayne and Erika Crawford passed away, Friday, May 20. A celebration of her life was held Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at in Dacula. Pastor Rob Woods officiated.

Other survivors include brothers and sisters: Tyler Alexander Crawford, Ashton Dwayne Crawford and London Samantha Crawford; grandparents: Tommy and Mary Crawford and Arnulfo and Carmenza Rodriguez; aunts and uncles: Sorrell Crawford, Jermane Crawford, Claudia Rodriguez, Paola Carolina Bradley and Julian Rodriguez.

An online guest registry is available at www.stewartfh.com.

Obituary reprinted with the permission of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road in Lawrenceville.

• William Curtis Kimsey

William Curtis Kimsey, 90 of Lawrenceville, passed away May 27. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Mae Etheridge Kimsey. He is survived by his daughter, Colleen Stancel of Lawrenceville; grandsons, Matthew (Laura) Stancel of Auburn; Jonathan (Mary) Stancel of Decatur and great granddaughters, Annie and Erin of Auburn.

Mr. Kimsey, formerly of Dacula, was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp. A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 29, at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Rev. Jerry Brown officiating. Interment followed at Gwinnett Memorial Park.

Obituary reprinted with the permission of Wages Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway in Lawrenceville.