Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) McGahee, Jr.

Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) McGahee, Jr. entered the gates of heaven surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Born on February 6, 1954, he was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson McGahee, Sr. and Lena Barden McGahee.  Jeff began working with his dad at a young age and graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. Jeff battled many health issues during his life and bravely faced them with strength, determination, humor, and resilience.  He became disabled for six years but refused to allow illness to keep him from working.  Jeff removed himself from disability and began working at Ethicon, retiring after 25 years of faithful service.  He loved to fish and could be found at Wells Shoals as often as possible. His humor could rival any comedian. Jeff grew to love God and lived his life to the fullest. He was a member of Cornelia United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Hazel Chosewood; cousin/brother-in-law, Danny Tomlin; niece, Karla Tart Caudell.

Survivors include his loving wife of almost 40 years, Cheryl Chosewood McGahee; brother and sister-in-law, Jim McGahee, Sr. (Jeanne); sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathy C. Tart, Susan C. Tomlin, Gail C. Gordon, and Pamela C. Rowe (Henry); brothers-in-law, Lance Chosewood (Jane) and Rex Chosewood (Leah); nephews, Jim McGahee, Jr. (Emily), John McGahee (Megan), Jeff Tart (Kym), Brandon and Brett Chosewood, and CJ Gordon (Lacey); nieces, Joli Tart Miller (Tim), Cara Gordon Tench(Jason), Cayleigh Gordon Scott (Daniel) and Hollye Tomlin Reeves; great-nephews, Bo and Jake McGahee; 6 additional great nephews; 12 great nieces; 1 great-great nephew; 1 great-great niece; aunts, Doris Goldman and Jane Barden; numerous cousins and friends.

Private graveside services will be held with Chaplain Benson Bottoms officiating.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Cornelia United Methodist Church, Tom and Lena McGahee Scholarship Fund, 275 Wyly St, Cornelia, Georgia 30531, or to a charity of one’s choice.

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.