MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, September 1, 2008, at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Dane Stanford, 78, beloved husband of 52 years to Betty Cooper Stanford. Mr. Stanford was a native of Ashburn, GA and had resided in the Augusta area since 1977. He was a veteran of the US Navy, Korean Conflict and served on the USS Perry. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Mr. Stanford was a retired manager of the Augusta State Farmers Market. He was a past member of the Rotary Club of Augusta and a member of New Heights Baptist Church where he was a deacon. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter and son-in-law: Lisa Stanford Gee and John of Jacksonville, FL; son: William Dane (Bill) Stanford of Augusta; grandson: Adam Joseph Gee; sister and brother-in-law: Betty Jo Owens and Alton of Ashburn, GA and devoted canine companions: Bonnie and Bambi. A cremation Memorial service will be held Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at New Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Lloyd Green officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 17 Executive Park, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA 30329. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, September 3, 2008 from 5:30 until 7:30 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-September 2, 2008