Mrs. Rita Velva Smith, age 73, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 24, 2018 following a brief illness. Rita was born on December 23, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Milton and Miriam (Kelman) Danneman. She was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion where she served as an auxiliary member. Rita graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta, Georgia and went on to work at Quikrete in accounts receivables for a number of years. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Marion Smith of Hiawassee, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Renay and David Carver of Alpharetta, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Holly Levine of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Jay Danneman; grandchildren, Laura and husband David Maldonado, Melissa Carver and fiancé Rob Cervantes, Gregory and wife Jenna Carver, Jamie and Bryce Levine; nephews, George and Jeremy Danneman. No services are planned at this time. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Lefay Frankum Garrett, age 84 of Marble, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Clay County Care Center. Mrs. Garrett was born June 1, 1933, in Cherokee County to the late John Frankum and the late Josie Garrett Frankum. She was a homemaker, mother grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved her family, flowers, and cooking; her hair was her pride and joy at one time measuring 48 in long. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley Garrett.
Survivors include: daughter, Belva Garrett, son, Charles Garrett, son, Jerry Garrett, Brother, Warren Frankum, grandchildren, Robert and Shanna Garrett, Hope Garrett, DeWayne and Ericka Garrett, Candy and Scott Dockery, great-grandchildren, Jessie Garrett, Steven Brendle, Bradley Brendle, Dakota Dockery, Hayden Garrett, great-great-grandchildren, Joselynn Garrett, and Bradley Brendle.

Graveside services: Sunday, March 11, 2018, at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on 141.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

David Robert Dunn, age 69, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Mr. Dunn was born on August 12, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Robert Edward and Coletta Merle Dunn. He was a loving, caring, thoughtful, gentle, old soul who had a passion for music. One of his favorite songs was, “On The Road Again” by Willie Nelson, which was very appropriate because he was well traveled. He loved traveling in his motor home with his devoted wife Peggy as his Co-Pilot . He was extremely patriotic, passionate about gardening and an aviation enthusiast. He knew how to light up a room and put a smile on anyone’s face with his corny jokes.

He is survived by his loving wife Peggy Surls Dunn; his three sons and daughter-in-laws: Matthew and Anna Dunn of Greensboro, Georgia, W. Allen and Staci Surls of Buford, Georgia, and Mark and Amber Surls of Denver Colorado; six grandchildren: Addison, Tristan, Liam, Ava, Asher, and Sofia; two brothers and sister-in-laws: Charles and Sharon Dunn of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Dan and Ida Dunn of Stockbridge, Georgia; and one sister, Sherry Burger of Griffin,Georgia; and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family will receive guests from 1 to 2 PM Saturday, August 4th, 2018 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home.

Services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, August 4th, 2018 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home.

Reverend Richard Croker will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers Dave would be honored if you would make donations, in his honor, to Give Us Paws.org. or JDRF.org (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)

Betty Joann Bennett Mitchell, age 86 of Milner, Ga. passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson. She was born in Butts County, Ga. on November 8, 1931, daughter of the late Reuben Travis Bennett and Lena Maude Harris Bennett.

Betty Mitchell was married to the later Roy Harold Mitchell who passed away in 2005.

Mrs. Mitchell had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson, Ga. until she moved her letter to the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, Ga. She had been a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Mitchell resided in Hiawassee for 18 years until she moved back to Milner, Ga. Betty Mitchell loved life, her family and her Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Miriam Thomason (Mitchell) and Margaret Patterson (Randy), Grandsons; Bradley Baker, Lil-Mitch Thomason and Caleb Thomason; Sister in law; Gwen Mitchell and several Nieces and Nephews.

Betty Mitchell is predeceased by her brother Charles Reuben Bennett.

Funeral services for Betty Joann Bennett Mitchell will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Osburn Cemetery in Hiawassee, Ga. Rev. Mitchell Thomason will officiate.

The family will receive friends at Haisten Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m.

Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements for Betty Joann Bennett Mitchell, and Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee is assisting in arrangements in Hiawassee.

Mr. John Robert Troy, age 73, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Blue Ridge, Georgia.  Mr. Troy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 9, 1944 to the late David Sterling and Loda (Wilson) Troy.  He had been a resident of Hiawassee for the past seven years.  John was in the United States Army from 1964 to 1968 during which time he served a tour in Korea.  He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud grand and great grandfather.  His hobbies included book puzzles, word searches and fishing.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Way Troy of Hiawassee;  son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Dee Troy of Hiawassee;  daughter and son-in-law, Kellie and Chris Wickizer of Middleburg, FLA;  grandchildren, Mary Beverly, Emma Wickizer, Winnie Troy and Noah Wickizer;  great grandchildren, Jackson Beverly, Jonathan Wickizer, and Conner Beverly;  four nieces and two nephews.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Holly Hill Cemetery in Blairsville, Georgia.  Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ernest Delano Noblet, age 84, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on March 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Ernest was born in Clarkesville, Georgia on March 4, 1934 to the late Andrew Jackson and Della (Kastner) Noblet. Ernest and Claudine married September 5, 1958. Shortly after they married, they continued running “Noblet’s 5&10” where they’ve spent their lifetime befriending and loving on the community.  Ernest was a simple man who would help anyone in need. He attended Tusquittee Church of God in Hayesville, North Carolina. Ernest was a member of the Unicoi Masonic Lodge for a number of years. He also served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1963. He was a devoted husband and a cherished father and grandfather. Mr. Noblet was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin Noblet and Earl Noblet; sister, Dorothy Moore and sister Betty Nicholson. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Claudine Presley Noblet of Hiawassee, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Nancy Noblet of Hiawassee, Georgia; grandchildren, Chelsey and Tanner Byers of Hiawassee, Georgia and Jackson and Meredith Noblet of Hiawassee, Georgia; brother, Henry Noblet of Hiawassee, Georgia, brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Gayle Noblet of Watkinsville, Georgia; brother-in-law, Doug Nicholson of Hiawassee, Georgia; sisters, Muriel Moody of Hiawassee, Georgia, Lea Drane of Hiawassee, Georgia, and Rachael and Rudy Eller of Hiawassee, Georgia; a number of nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Visitation: April 2, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home

Service: April 3, 2018 at 11:00 am from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Ledford officiating.

Pallbearers: Jackson Noblet, Tanner Byers, Jason Holdaway, Jared Noblet, Nic Noblet, Joey Presley, Dwayne Beck and Wesley Beck

Interment: Following the service at Laurel Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Joann Phillips, age 80, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 22, 2018 following a brief illness. Joann was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on October 30, 1937 to the late Charlie and Ruth(Rogers) Miller. She was a member of Many Forks Baptist Church. Joann had a wonderful sense of humor and loved laughter. She worked for many years as a seamstress and enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years in 1982, Mr. Richard Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Taylor Phillips and brothers FH Miller and Troy Miller. Joann is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Marianna Phillips of Hiawassee, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Susan Phillips of Hiawassee, Georgia; brother and sister-in-law, Trannis and Sheila Miller of Hiawassee, Georgia; grandson Austin Phillips and wife Amanda of Hayesville, North Carolina; great grandchildren, Jaden Phillips, Colton Parker and Austin Bradley; a host of nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Visitation: Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church

Service: Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 5:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Bradley Thomas officiating.

Interment: Following the service at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery

Pallbearers: Heath Kimsey, Kirk Kimsey, Michael Rogers, Johnny Rogers, Austin Phillips, Travis Miller, William Shook and Adam Shook

Honorary Pallbearers: Pete Kimsey and Randy Shook

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Franklin D. McConnell Jr., age 62, who passed away on Saturday evening, March 24th, 2018 in Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Mr. McConnell was born July 19, 1955 in Young Harris, GA to the late Franklin Deleno Sr. & Patricia Ann Hensley McConnell. He is now reunited with his sister, Deborah Sue McConnell. Franklin was an avid Fisherman and Arrowhead Hunter, as well as being a devout member of the “Waffle House Club”. Along with his many accomplishments Mr. McConnell is a United States Navy Veteran. He will be remembered by all who knew him, but especially missed by his family whom he loved so deeply. Children: Shannon McConnell (Shonna), Chawn McConnell (Kristie), Trish Wilbanks (Matthew), Adam McConnell (Stephanie); Sister, Kathy McConnell Shook (Brent); Grandchildren, Brittany McConnell Hawkins (Bryan), Hannah McConnell, Peyton McConnell, Zach Curle, Zoe Curle, Sophia McConnell, Daylon McConell, Caden McConnell, Riley Wilbanks, Megan Howe, Grace Howe, Addie Wilbanks, Janova McConnell.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 2:00pm from the Chapel of Cochran funeral Home of Hiawassee, with Rev. Jeff Johnson, Rev. Chris Grinstead and Rev Gary Martin officiating. The following have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Daylon McConnell, Caden McConnell, Peyton McConnell, Harris Borum Jr., Bryan Hawkins and Erick Mossenger. Interment will follow in the Burch Cemetery with Rev. Harris Borum officiating the committal. The family will recieve friends on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Burch Cemetery Fund or to Wounded Worriers at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7672&ovr_acv_id=2699&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS17006&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz_CN6KOP2gIVTD2BCh3ddA9sEAAYASACEgKmNfD_BwE.

Chochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee is honored to be serving in charge of the arrangements.

Bill Stiles, age 83 of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Emory University Hospital. Mr. Stiles was born March 27, 1934, in Murphy, NC to the late John Thomas Stiles and the late Maude Florence Pickelsimer Stiles. He was a member of Bell Hill Baptist Church and had served as a Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years.
His main passion in life was Soul winning; he loved to witness to others about the love of Christ and loved to see names added to the Lambs book of life.
He was preceded in death by brothers, J.B Stiles, C.L. Stiles, Naymon Stiles, Willis “Shorty” Stiles, Sterlon Stiles and sister, Dorothy Mundy.

Survivors include: wife, Eula Mae Stiles, daughter, Kathy (Chris) Seabolt, daughter, Wanda (Shawn) Rice, son, Billy Stiles, Jr., brothers, Hayden (Mary Lou) Stiles, Roger (Margaret) Stiles, sister, Sue (Goldman) Brown, six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 2:00 pm at Bell Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Lawrence English and Brother Chris Seabolt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Dwight Reed, Robin Stiles, Calvin Murphy, Shannon Helton, Donald Padget, Steve Ware, Josh Stewart, and Mark Stewart. Honorary pallbearers: Howard Roberts, and Basil Williamson.

The family will receive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home Friday, March 9, 2018, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Macel Irene Roberts, 83, of Sumerco, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Roberts Sr.; daughter, Brenda Garnes. She was a proud member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church in Sod, West Virginia. Macel is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Gretta Roberts of Sumerco, WV and Kevin and Stacy Roberts of Young Harris, GA; one son-in-law, Ted Garnes; three grandchildren, Mandy Garnes, Jay and Jake Roberts; great granddaughter, Tori Roberts; sister, Hazel Hughes; sister-in-law, Billie Means, nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends survive. Also considered to Macel as her own children are Paul and Debbie Hedrick, Jarrod and Jacque Chapman and their children. She was a caring and kind-hearted person who loved her husband, kids, family and everyone she met. Cooking good food for people and always having something on the table to eat put a smile on her face so if you came in her house, you would eventually end up at the kitchen table. She was a dedicated ‘Wheel Watcher’ and enjoyed her Neapolitan ice cream. She loved the Lord, reading her Bible and going to church. Quilting, growing flowers, being in the yard and gardening were favorites of hers as well. Kids that came to visit would always be offered a popsicle, sucker or M&Ms and a sweet hug as they went out the door. She will truly be missed but heaven is sweeter with her there. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 21 at 12:00 PM with the funeral following at 1:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, WV. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia and Curry Funeral Home of Alum Creek, West Virginia are in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Leon Brackett (Bobby), 79, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his home.

Bobby was born November 13,1938 in Harrisonburg, LA to Mary and Everett Brackett.  Bobby and his sisters, Betty Ann and Irene, had a difficult childhood, but have fond memories of playing together and with friends growing up in Jonesville, LA.

Bobby joined the United States Air Force in 1955 at the age of 16 (by 2 months!!), and was a Master Sargeant by the age of 19.  He earned his GED while in the Air Force and worked in communications during the Korean War.

Bobby married JoAnn Williams in Las Vegas in 1965.  They lived a full life traveling the country with Bobby’s many jobs in the telecommunications industry, and were blessed with two girls, Paula and Marcy, but their greatest joy was their granddaughter Megan, whom they helped to raise.

Bobby received his FCC Radio Telephone Operator License, and began his career installing telephone towers. He worked with Collins Radio and was involved with putting the first satellites into space, and later moved into the microwave radio field, where he was the lead engineer.  He then tried his hand at sales where he was on the cutting edge of the analog to digital data conversion, and retired from Nortel at the age of 49.  He then became the proud owner of Tommy’s Hobby Shop in Roswell, GA where he spent many years making friends and building and flying remote control airplanes.  He and JoAnn retired once again, and moved to Bishop, CA where they had first met, to be closer to aging family.  They loved this time in the High Sierras where they would hike through the Owen’s Valley.

It was not at all unusual for Bobby to rescue an injured bird or bunny and nurture it back to health, nor for a lost child to end up at his door where a worried parent could find them, or deliver a treasure trove of fresh vegetables from his garden to neighbors, or take a home cooked meal to those that needed a little TLC.

Bobby was a loving and generous husband and father – someone you knew would always offer sound advice and support. He raised his girls to be independent, allowing them to make their own choices in life.  He was a great storyteller, loved a good joke, a good laugh, and to help others in need, most times, without them even knowing it was he that had assisted.

In his later years, he cared for his wife of 49 years, until she succumbed to Alzheimer’s.  He relished time spent reconnecting with family and being Popo to his girls, especially his new love, great granddaughter Emmy Lyn.  He enjoyed being the ‘person’ to his many dogs:  Jake, Jinx, Dozier, Buster and Molly.  He was an excellent cook, and loved sharing his culinary treasures with family and friends.

Bobby is survived by his children:  Dawn Brackett, Paula Koltun, Robert H. Brackett, Marcy Mulvihill. Grandchildren:  Megan Benes (Nick); and Great Granddaughter, Emmy Mulvihill.  Sisters: Betty Ann Bradford (Walter), Irene Santoyo (Pete), and Pearl Marie King (Doug).

He leaves this earth to join those that have gone before him: his wife JoAnn Williams Brackett; parents, Mary Kopec and Everett Brackett; and his daughter Debra Brackett.

Your prayers are all that we need. If you feel that you must do something, honor Bobby’s memory by taking a page from his life, and donate to The Humane Society, your local homeless shelter, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or simply perform an act of kindness for a stranger, or just call and tell your family or an old friend that you love them.  His family is at peace knowing he and our Mom are reunited and watching over each of us from Heaven.

Bobby’s family will celebrate his life at a future date at one of his favorite places on the Cartecay River, in Ellijay, GA.

Mrs. Sherry Renee’ Norton Dockery, age 54, of Hiawasse, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

Mrs. Dockery was born on August 18, 1963 in Towns County, to the late William Troy & Lucille Jones Norton. A member of First Baptist Church of Young Harris, Mrs. Dockery enjoyed Wood burning and her Ipad but she especially loved her grand babies. With a bubbly and outspoken personality, she was the life of the party. Sherry will be remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her family: Husband, Tommy Dockery; Children, Jessie Smith (Michael), Kerri Mercer, Misty Mercer, Rachel Tyson (Ty), Jamey Dockery (Jessica) and Hannah Dockery; Brother, Scott Norton (Jill); Grandchildren, MaKenzie Smith, Blake Smith, MyLeigh Smith, Journie Quattlebaum, Damion Quattlebaum, Patience Nevaeh-Lou Hicks, Dawson Deacon, Scarlet Tyson, Jorgia Tyson and Zemery Dockery. Also sharing in her legacy are her nieces & Nephews, Amanda Brasseal ( Michael), Joseph Miller (Sable), Cody Norton and Lucas Norton, as well as several great nieces & nephews and several children she called as her own.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from Old Brasstown Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Stiles and Rev. Ricky Rogers officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Ty Tyson, Cody Norton, James Jerkins, Joseph Miller, Jamie Dockery, Michael Brasseal, and Mikey Smith.

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee is honored to serve the Dockery Family.

Mr. Joe Ryan McCook, age 89 of Hiawassee, passed away July 24, 2018 at his home. Mr. McCook was born September 7, 1928 in Lizella, Ga to Leon Ennis McCook and Julia Elma Hicks McCook. And was the youngest of 5 children. He attended the Lizella Elementary School until moving to Miami, Fl. in 1936. There he attended Andrew Jackson High School. He also went to Tech High. In 1945 he went to work for Southern Bell as a PBX installer and repair man. He worked in Alaska for three years for AT&T on communication and microwave systems. He belonged to the Telephone Pioneers and also Woodsmen of the World. He was raised Methodist and attended Hiawassee United Methodist Church until his health prevented him from doing so. In 1962 Joe married the love of his life, Ann DiLavore who loved Joe so much. (Ann said ” they just don’t make them like Joe anymore”.) Joe retired from Southern Bell in 1982 after 361/2 years of service. In 1985 Joe and Ann moved to Hiawassee, Ga. where they have enjoyed the mountains and Lake Chatuge.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and their only daughter Santa, who was stillborn.

Those left to cherish his memory include: His loving wife of 56 years Ann; two sons, Robert P. McCook (Shelley) of Leesburg, Ga.; David W. McCook (Vickie) of Blountsville, Al.; He also leaves four (4) nephews, two (2) neices, five (5) grandchildren and one (1) great grandchild.

Funeral services: will be held at Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Saturday July 28, 2018 at 3:00 pm with Robert McCook, officiating; Music provided by: Family Members. Interment will follow in Union Memory Gardens in Blairsville, Ga .

The family will receive friends and neighbors from 2:00 pm until the funeral service starts.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc. Mail to Mrs. Elaine Morissette, Trustee–Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc.–10 Overlook Drive–Methuen, Massachusetts 01884-2372

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mr. Jerry Lynn Lunsford who suddenly passed away on July 17, 2018 at his home.

Jerry was born February 13, 1944 in Canton, Ohio to the late Willie and Faye (Hooper) Lunsford. After, High School, Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force as a military police officer. He later took those skills to the civilian sector to serve in law enforcement on the Marietta Police Department. Jerry’s interest in trucking began with his father, whom he worked with before setting out to build his own very successful business. Hard work, sleepless nights, personal sacrifices, and a genuine effort to please his customers; all led to his success in this industry. Jerry made the business a priority, but often took family with him to spend some quality time (and to help keep him awake) as he delivered a load to the customer.

When not on the road, Jerry had several passions and interests. He was colorful and truly enjoyed his life. With a stable full of horses, Jerry enjoyed his animals. One of the horses that he owned was Ultra’s Night Court, “Bull”, and became the Tennessee Walking Horse World Champion, Owner / Amateur Novice Gentlemen Riders on Novice Stallions with Jerry Up (riding) at the 60th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in 1998. He was proud of that accomplishment. He loved to restore antique vehicles and old road tractors to their former glory. He was very sentimental about these things. In fact, he was constantly buying/selling/ doing something. He just couldn’t sit still and had to be active. Another interest was developing a chrome shop to coincide with his projects. Jerry was quiet and reserved with a protective, perhaps even stubborn nature about him. He cracked jokes to lighten things up because he couldn’t stand to see someone downtrodden. It has been said that Jerry would “battle the world before putting anything on someone else”.

He leaves behind to treasure his memory: his son & daughter-in-law, Dane & Chelsey Grayson; grandson, Gunnar Grayson; sister & brother-in-law, Debra & Jim Hodges; brother & sister-in-law, Terry & Rebecca Lunsford; niece & her husband, Katie & Dustin Walker; nephew & his wife, Brad & Renee Lunsford. Numerous extended family also survive. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held on 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Nicholson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the service begins. Interment will follow at Enotah Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the North Georgia Honor Guard.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee.