Roy Mealer Obituary
Roy "Scott" Mealer, age 57, of Cohutta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at home after a long illness.
Scott was preceded in death by brother, Danny Mealer; parents, Roy and Christine Mealer; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Scott is survived by his fiancé Bonnie Herschmiller of Leduc, Alberta Canada; sister, Judy Knott, brother-in-law Wesley Hall; Aunt, Barbara Pederson of Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania; along with many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Scott and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens, TN, and the Cody family are honored to assist his family with these arrangements.
400 S White Street, Athens, TN 37303
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