Reverend Raymon Howard Monkus, 89, died on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, GA.

Raymon was born in Preston, GA, on May 23, 1923.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Zack Monkus and Eddie Johnson Monkus.

He is survived by his wife, Melba Roberts Monkus; one son, Clayton (Helen) Monkus of Mount Holly, NC; one grandson, Clay Monkus of Matthews, NC; and two granddaughters, Angie Monkus Day of Charlotte, NC, and Pamela Monkus Rountree of Marietta, GA.

Raymon had eight great-grandchildren.

During Raymon's lifetime, he believed in living his life by serving his fellow man.  He assisted people with farm financial opportunities, served as the Administrator of a nursing home facility and served his Lord as a Minister.

A Visitation with family and friends will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at the First Assembly of God Church from 1:00 – 1:45 PM prior to the funeral service.

The Church Service will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the First Assembly of God Church at 2:00 PM (485 North Stonewall St., Dawson, GA 39842-1168), with interment in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Centerpoint Community.

Pallbearers are nephews:  William, Keith, Heath, Morris, Guy and Danny Monkus

Baldwin Funeral Home, 50 Charles Overby Dr., Richland, GA 31825, was in charge of all arrangements.