Mr. Gary Sleeper, 63, of Dawsonville, Ga.,

died Thursday, June 9, 2005.

Mr. Sleeper was a member of Christ Redeemer Catholic Church in Dawsonville. He was active in the men’s group at Christ Redeemer Church. He was a member of the Home Owners Association at Dawson Junction and the Senior Citizen Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Sleeper, father, Donald Sleeper, and daughter, Melinda Sleeper.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law: Kimberly and Gene Sams, Cumming, Ga.; Renee and Larry Forbes; and Joedy and David Duncan, all of Gainesville, Ga. Grandchildren: Denise and Kevin Sams, Cumming; Jessica, Lieren, and Spencer Forbes; and Justyn and Ryan Duncan, all of Gainesville. Great grand daughter: Kaylee Sams, Cumming. Mother: Leola Sleeper, of Dawsonville. Brother and Sister in law: Don and Brenda Sleeper, Mo. Several other relatives also survive.

Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2005, at Christ Redeemer Church in Dawsonville. Msgr. Stephen Churchwell will officiate. Entombment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Education Department, Christ Redeemer Church, P.O. Box 506, Dawsonville, GA, 30534.