John William Vandergriff

John William Vandergriff, age 87 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009, at his residence.

Born in Habersham County on March 27, 1922, he was the son of the late George Benson Sr. and Maude English Vandergriff. Mr. Vandergriff was a retired used car salesman and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vandergriff was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Jordan Vandergriff; sons, Hugh Vandergriff and David Vandergriff; sister Blanche Trotter; brother, G. B. Vandergriff Jr; great granddaughter Hannah Lawrence.

Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara & Coleman Chastain of Sautee and Lynn & Dock Lawrence of Hollingsworth; seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Donald Grizzle and Rev. Paris Whitworth officiating. Interment will follow in Cool Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 pm on Monday.

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.