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William Howard McKie, Jr.

Obituary Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023

William Howard McKie, Jr., age 65, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Born on September 29, 1958, in Carnesville, he was a son of the late William Howard McKie, Sr. and Sara Jordan McKie.  Mr. McKie was employed with Peachtree Windows and Doors for many years, and later retired from Kubota Manufacturing.  In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, vegetable and flower gardening, and day trips.  He especially valued time spent with his family whom he loved dearly, especially his grandchildren. He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McKie was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Andrew “Andy” McKie.

Survivors include wife of 44 years, Connie Tomlin McKie of Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica McKie Tisdale (Ricky) of Alto; grandchildren, Raelynn Tisdale and Colton Tisdale both of Alto; brother, Donald McKie of Commerce; father-in-law, Thurlow Tomlin of Cornelia; sister-in-law Jill Garland (Gregg) of Toccoa, special cousin, Mary McKie of Nicholson; numerous nieces, nephews, other cousins, relatives and friends.

Graveside services are 2 pm on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Robert Nix officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Wound Care Center of Toccoa for the great care Mr. McKie received.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Habersham Humane Society, P.O. Box 1442, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Date
12/23/2023 at 2:00PM
Funeral Home
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home
Phone
706-778-8668
Address
175 VFW Post Rd, PO Box 725, Cornelia 30531
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