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James Earl Gerrin

March 1, 1947 — June 10, 2024

Cornelia, GA

James Earl Gerrin, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Born on March 1, 1947, at the Charm House in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Earl William and Lovadia Chastain Gerrin. Mr. Gerrin graduated from South Habersham High School in 1965 before moving to Alaska where he became a bush pilot for the Federal Aviation Administration. Once returning to Georgia, he owned and operated Gerrin Drywall for many years. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Gerrin and sister, Kathy Sosebee.
Survivors include his loving wife of seven years, Susie Gerrin of Cornelia; sons, Eric William Gerrin of Juneau, Alaska and Blakley Wade of Cornelia; daughters and sons-in-law: Jamie Haughaboo (Marc) of Anchorage, Alaska, Kelly Walker of Cornelia, and Karen Carpenter (Kyle) of Clayton; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Poss of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers and sisters-in-law: Harold Gerrin, Larry Gerrin (Somchit), and Ricky Gerrin (Nancy), all of Cornelia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Johnny Scroggs officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional or donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, https://www.nghs.com/foundation/hospice/ or to a charity of one’s choice.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.

"We would like to extend our sincere condolences to this family, during this difficult time. As a courtesy announcement, Hunter Funeral Home is here to offer our support and understands the importance of honoring and celebrating the lives of those who have passed away."
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