Delbert H. Tow

Delbert H. Tow, 67, of Dawsonville passed away December 4, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born March 21, 1945 in Lumpkin County to the late Oscar and Nellie Tow, he had been a resident of Dawsonville most of his life. Mr. Tow retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation where he had over 30 years of service. A member of New Hope Baptist Church he was preceded in death by his sisters, Adele Tow, Bertha Lou Chester, Ethelene Timms, Lona Mae Chester; brothers, Dillard Tow, Hillard Tow; three infant sisters and one infant brother.

Mr. Tow is survived by a sister, Jean Mason, Dahlonega; special niece and her husband, Angela and Robbie Irvin, Dahlonega; brother in law, Loy Chester, Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Friday December 7, 2012 at 11 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Chester will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.