Lloyd Edward Ariail

Lloyd Edward “Hoss” Ariail, age 90, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Born on October 29, 1933, in Cornelia, he was the son of the late Lloyd Broughton Ariail and Pearl Stephens Ariail. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruthalene “Ruth” Denton Ariail; sisters, Nancy Gayle Humphries and Sandra Kay Ariail.

Mr. Ariail’s entire career was as owner and operator of Ariail Tire Company on Main Street in Cornelia, where he was a life-long resident and member of Cornelia First Baptist Church.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Edward D. Ariail (Alice) and Lloyd Samuel Ariail (Dulcie) all of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Catherine M. Ariail of Clarkesville, Caroline M. Ariail of Raleigh, North Carolina, Melissa Pearl Ariail of Clarkesville, and Emily Jo Page (Ethan) of Cornelia; brother-in-law, Charles D. Humphries of LaGrange; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Dr. Nathan LaShoto and Rev. Greg Walton officiating.  Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 3:30 – 7 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Habersham Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 982, 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.