John Attaway Obituary
John M. Attaway, age 67, of 263 Railroad Street, Vienna, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Ashburn.
Born in Duluth, he was the son of the late Robert Attaway and Margaret Fowler Attaway. John worked in the construction business. He loved dogs and in fact, fostered many dogs over the years.
Survivors include:
Wife: Marie Attaway of Vienna
Son: Anthony Attaway of Warner Robins
Daughters:
Lisa Attaway of Warner Robins
April Attaway of Warner Robins
Step-Children:
Clay Sirmans of Lilly
Jada McElmurray of Cordele
Brother: James Attaway of Perry
Sisters:
Bobbie Anderson of Perry
Becky Babbert of Perry
Grandchildren: 6
Great Grandchildren: 1
No services will be held but visitation and public viewing will be 5 - 7 pm Wednesday, January 28 at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to Go Dogs Go Rescue, by visiting, godogsgorescue.org
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1411 E Union St PO Box 417, Vienna, GA 31092
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