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Join the GC Retiree email list for the latest Gwinnett County news and events for retirees. We’ll also keep you updated on retiree wellness and benefit plan information.

If you are interested in obtaining a retiree badge, appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Call 770.822.7104 to schedule your appointment. The retiree badge will be for identification purposes only and will not grant access to any County facility, building, or parking deck.

One retiree traveled more than 200 miles to get his badge! Read more about his story.

A caregiver is anyone who feels responsible for another person’s welfare (financial, emotional, and supportive) because of illness, frailty, life changes, and/or losses. If you care for your relative, spouse, or loved one, join us for our monthly support group meetings from a caregiver, join us for our monthly support group meetings from noon to 1:00pm in GJAC second floor, Support Services Conference Room.

See the flier below for meeting details:

• Monthly Caregiver Support Group

We regretfully announce the deaths of the following retirees:

November 2021

Samuel “Sam” Leon Glass, who passed away Thursday, November 4. Sam served the County for 38 years before he retired from the Department of Planning and Development in 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

October 2021

Sandra Carol Davidson, who passed away Friday, October 29. Carol served the County for more than 26 years before she retired from the District Attorney’s Office in 2010.

September 2021

Ann “Annie” Hawkins, who passed away Saturday, September 4. Annie served the County for more than 17 years before she retired from the District Attorney’s Office in 2011.

Gerald Duane “Bubba” Kissel, who passed away Monday, September 6. Duane served the County for more than 29 years before he retired from the Police Department as an Assistant Chief in 2006.

Vardis “Buzz” Benson, who passed away Thursday, September 9. Buzz served in the Police Department for 24 years before he retired in 2007. After his retirement, Buzz served the Sheriff’s Office for eight years.

Jim Newman, who passed away Sunday, September 12. Jim served the County for 17 years before he retired from the Department of Support Services in 2019.

Tommy Ray Williams, who passed away Friday, September 17. Tommy served the County for more than 24 years before he retired from the Sheriff’s Office in 1997.

August 2021

John Lester, who passed away Tuesday, August 3. John served the County for 10 years and worked as Director of Preconstruction before he retired in 1999.

William “Neal” O’Neal Lovins Sr., who passed away Wednesday, August 11. Neal served the County for 12 years before he retired from the Department of Transportation in 2012.

Donald Clinton “Clint” Berey, who passed away Friday, August 27. Clint served the County for almost 30 years before he retired from the Department of Support Services in 2016.

Robert Ronson “Ron” Peters, who passed away Tuesday, August 31. Ron served the County for 30 years before he retired from the Department of Water Resources in 2014. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

July 2021

Paul “P.T.” Swanson, who passed away Thursday, July 1. P.T. served the County for 13 years before he retired from the Department of Financial Services in 2004. He was a veteran of the US Army.

Jewell Taylor Cason, who passed away Tuesday, July 27. Jewell served the County for 16 years before she retired from the Department of Human Resources in 2002.

June 2021

Jaclyn Weldon White, who passed away Saturday, June 19. Jackie served the County for 22 years before she retired from the Juvenile Court in 2000.

James S. Brady, who passed away Saturday, June 26. James served the County for 15 years before he retired from the Department of Information Technology Services in 2009.

May 2021

Tony Garmon, who passed away Thursday, May 20. Tony served the County for 29 years in the Department of Fire and Emergency Services before he retired in 2004.

March 2021

Floyd Carter Cooper Sr., who passed away Friday, March 5. Floyd served the County for six years in the Department of Water Resources before he retired in 2009.

Thomas “Tommy” Litchfield, who passed away Friday, March 12. Tommy served the County for 15 years in the Department of Public Utilities — now the Department of Water Resources — before he retired in 2004. After retirement, he returned to work for the County part-time as a bailiff for Court Services from 2006 to 2019.

Janice Best, who passed away Thursday, March 18. Janice served the County for 17 years in the Sheriff’s Office before she retired in 2009.

February 2021

Stanley Denny Wilson, who passed away Monday, February 15. Stan served the County for 25 years in the Sheriff’s Office. He initially retired in 2013 before returning to part-time duty from 2016 until this January. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.

Joseph Larry Garner, who passed away Monday, February 15. Larry served the County for 19 years in the Department of Fire and Emergency Services before he retired in 2001.

January 2021

Shirley Leach, who passed away Sunday, January 31. Shirley served the County for 18 years in the Department of Financial Services before she retired in 2003.

Carol Ann Miller, who passed away Tuesday, January 19. Carol served the County for 26 years in the Department of Financial Services before she retired in 1999.

James Paul Presley, who passed away Thursday, January 28. Jim served the County for 30 years in the Police Department before he retired in 2003.

December 2020:

Howell Kenneth “Kenny” Wilkins, who passed away Saturday, December 5. Kenny served the County for 28 years in the Department of Planning & Development before he retired in 2007.

Robert Patterson, who passed away Tuesday, December 8. Robert served the County for almost 19 years in the Sheriff’s Office before he retired in 2007.

Elizabeth Moore, who passed away Sunday, December 13. Elizabeth served the county for 11 years in the Department of Community Services before she retired in 2009.

Alan “Hutch” Christopher Hutcherson, who passed away Wednesday, December 23. Hutch served the County for 29 years in the Police Department and was the Central Precinct Watch Commander as a Lieutenant before he retired in 2018.

Gerald Richards, who passed away Thursday, December 24. Gerald served the County in the Sheriff’s office for 19 years before he retired in 2006.

November 2020:

Joseph “Joe” Robert Roque, who passed away Thursday, November 26. Joe served the County in the Police Department for 17 years before retiring in 2004.

October 2020:

Jack Holbrook, who passed away Thursday, October 22. Jack served the County for 27 years in the Department of Water Resources before he retired in 2011.

Charles “Joe” Brewer, who passed away Monday, October 26. Joe served the County for 21 years in the Police Department before he retired in 2001.

September 2020:

Judith Palmer, who passed away Monday, September 28. Judith served the County for 25 years in the Police Department before she retired in 2007.

Gian “Mig” Mignone, who passed away Wednesday, September 30. Mig served the County for 29 years in the Department of Fire and Emergency Services before he retired in 2014.