Arthur Lavern Wanck, age 79, of Alma passed away Thursday, November 5th at Life Care Center in Fitzgerald, Georgia after an extended illness. He was son of the late Dean Lavern Wanck and Hattie Joyce Sumner Wanck and preceded in death by a sister Vera Elodia Wanck Taylor.

Survivors include a sister, Johnnie Kay Wanck Ricketson and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside will be held Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 PM at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the cemetery from 1:00 until funeral time.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.