Ernest Eugene Pinnell

Ernest Eugene Pinnell, age 71, of Lula passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009, at his residence following a sudden illness.

Born in Dekalb County on October 07, 1937, he was the son of the late Marion Eugene, Sr. and Ethel Wilson Pinnell. Mr. Pinnell was a retired supervisor with Fieldale Farms with nine years of service. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed helping others. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pinnell was preceded in death by a brother, Alex Pinnell.

Surviving are wife, Debra Pinnell of Lula; children, Wanda and Brad Howard of Oakwood, Timothy and Thelma Pinnell of Gainesville, Windy and Franky Roper of Gainesville, Tommy and Tammie Pinnell of Lula, Mellissa and Donny Pricher of Winder, Debbie Nichols of Atlanta, Danny Pinnell of Winder, Renee and Mike Jernigan of Alabama, Crystal and Kenneth Boyer of Homer, Phillip McGee of Gainesville, Danny Temples of Alabama and Gary and Rhonda Cox of Auburn, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Freida Pinnell of Hoschton; sisters, Alice Greer of Hoschton and Betty Pinnell of Auburn, GA; 28 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. Gene Pinnell officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm on Thursday and 3-5 & 7-9 pm on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lena McGahee, 170 Thomas Street, Apt. A, Cornelia, GA 30531 or to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.

An online guest register is available at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706.778.8668) is in charge of arrangements.