William Arville "Pug" Shultz, Jr.
William Arville "Pug" Shultz, Jr.
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Mr. William Arville Shultz, Jr., 50, of Athens Highway, Elberton, husband of 29 years to Linda Darlene Elmore Shultz, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence.
Affectionately known as “Pug”, he was born in Morristown, TN on February 9, 1975, son of the late William Arville Shultz, Sr. and Helen Elaine Walling Shultz. He worked in the granite countertop business for the majority of his life. He enjoyed hunting, building things, and working on cars.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: April Bridges and her husband Blake, Sandra Epps, Summer Shultz, and Autumn Shultz, all of Elberton; siblings: Alice Treece of TN, Jack Holt of TN, Ouida Dove of Carlton, John Holt of Elberton, Timmy Holt of TN, Robert Shultz of TN, Kevin Shultz of Elberton, and Karen Atkins of Carlton; grandchildren: Alona, Ariel, Abram, Alijah, Malaya, Camden, Kayden, Alaya, and Maire; and at host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Private services will be held at Berry Funeral Home.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. William Arville Shultz, Jr.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
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