Edward Grady “Chopper” Chastain

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Edward Grady “Chopper” Chastain, age 94, of Jefferson, who passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Mr. Chastain was born in Canon, Georgia, a son to the late Hack and Julia Cochran Chastain. Mr. Chastain was a Barber for 66 years and was the owner of the Chastain’s Barber Shop in Atlanta. Mr. Chastain was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Jefferson, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chastain was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Marree Waddell Chastain.

Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Gail and Kim Kimbrell of Jefferson, niece, Linda Bellamy of Lavonia and nephew, Buddy Chastain of Carnesville.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Tilly Wellborn officiating. The burial will follow in the Barrow Memorial Park in Winder with Bo Snelling, Mac Snelling, Eli Bell, Kenny Harrison, Lynn Peppers and James Snelling honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6-8m at Evans Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Parkway, Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606.l.vation

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 706-367-5467.

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