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1951
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2020
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John McElhannon Obituary
He was born August 28, 1951 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Fayette M. McElhannon, Sr. and Daisy Howell McElhannon. John retired from the University of Georgia Carpentry Shop.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William S. McElhannon, sister, Margaret M. Olsen, and brother-in-law Nicholas Quinif.
John is survived by his daughter, Lacey McElhannon Nemecek; granddaughter Delilah Nemecek; and siblings: Dr. Fayette M. McElhannon, Jr. (Susan) of Athens; Julia L. McElhannon of Douglasville; Dr. Alice M. Quinif of Highlands, NC; Anna M. Rice (Tom) of Bowman; Dr. Rembert M. McElhannon (Mary) of Athens, and Grace M. Whelan (Eddie) of Savannah; sister-in-law Carole McElhannon of Athens, and brother-in-law Mickey Olsen of Darien.
In accordance with John's wishes, he was cremated. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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Donna Ingram-Brewster
May 25, 2020
My condolences to the family, many friends and others who knew & loved John.
We only met a couple of times, but he made quite an impression on me. My son, brother, & others thought the world of him.
He was very special to so many and will be greatly missed.
Angie Bray (CVS)
May 20, 2020
Love and Prayers to all.
May 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Just heard . John was a sweet person and we really thought a lot of him.
Dreta and Jr Hayden
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Dawn Patat
May 14, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Cotton Cherry
May 13, 2020
I've still got heads,Rest in peace my friend............
Susan Herda
May 13, 2020
Rest in peace, John.
Lynn
May 13, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of Johns death. The McElhannon family has been a friend to our family for many years. My mother, Virginia McClain, loved John and the rest of the family. Prayers and peace during this time.
Gloria Larson
May 13, 2020
John was a good friend for many, many years. He always said the sweetest things to me. He will be greatly missed. We love you, John. You can now rest easy.
Kim Crowley
May 13, 2020
He was the sweetest man. We had so many good laughs together and he will truly be missed.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
May 17, 2020
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