Jerome Harnage

Jerome Harnage obituary

Jerome Harnage

Jerome Harnage Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boone Funeral Home, Inc. (South) on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Mr. Jerome Harnage, 87, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on August 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1937, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Henry Austin Harnage and Clytie Louise Giddens Harnage. Mr. Harnage lived most of his life in Cook County and was a member of the Cecil Baptist Church. He retired from the Valdosta Fire Department after 38 years of service and also served in the United States Army National Guard. Mr. Harnage is survived by his wife, Jean Crowley Harnage of Adel; three sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Donna Brady of Sparks, Georgia, Danny and Bonnie Brady of Adel; "Special Son" Scotty and Amber Brady of Adel; two daughters and sons-in-law: Lynn and Bill Cornelius, Pam and Michael Rollins, all of Adel; "Special Grandson" Brady Hayes of Valdosta, Georgia and "Special Granddaughter" Jessica Cornelius of Adel; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his nephew, Dillon Brinson of Lake Park, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. James Stringer officiating and an eulogy provided by Mr. Dillon Brinson. Visitation will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave., on Wednesday immediately prior to the memorial service. Mr. Harnage will be interred at the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. In keeping with Mr. Harnage's wishes, he was cremated. Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home is serving the Harnage family.

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