Rev. George Telford Tanksley

Rev. George Telford Tanksley, age 91 of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Born in Cornelia on August 19, 1932, Rev. Tanksley was the son of the late Fred and Georgia Bell Simmons Tanksley.  He was a Baptist minister for over 60 years having served churches in Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Louisiana, Tennessee and North Carolina.  Rev. Tanksley was also a brick mason and builder for many years.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Juanita Ansley Tanksley, granddaughter Michelle Tanksley Wikle, brother Charlie Tanksley and sisters Brenda Sosebee and Vera Ansley.

Survivors include son and daughter in law Frankie and Martha Tanksley of Cornelia, daughter and son in law Patricia and Junior Abernathy of Dahlonega, daughter Sandra Tanksley of Clarkesville, sister and brother in law Emma and Jimmy Evans of Mt. Airy, grandchildren Lisa (Randy) Anderson, Sonja Goss, Jeffrey (Shana) Tanksley, Angela Hester, Trent Goss, Marty (Crystal) Abernathy and Blake Wikle, twelve great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Junior Abernathy, Rev. Marty Abernathy and Rev. Austin Kelley, officiating.  Interment will follow the service in Macedonia Baptist Church, Dahlonega.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

An online guest book is available for the family by visiting  www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Funeral arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256