James Edward Harrelson

James Edward Harrelson, age 50, of Alto, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born on August 23, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was a son of Irma Joyce Strickland Harrelson and the late Marshall Owen Harrelson. Mr. Harrelson was formerly a self-employed painter as well as produce manager for Ingles, Kay-Way and Piggly Wiggly. He attended Clarkesville Church of God and enjoyed fishing, hunting, water skiing, boating, camping and other outdoor activities.
Survivors include wife, Elizabeth Dodd Harrelson of Alto; sons, James Chadrick Harrelson and Bradley Shawn Harrelson both of Alto; daughter, Tara Beth Harrelson of Alto; step son, Kaden Alexander James Crocker of Alto; grandchildren, Jade McKenzie Harrelson and Colston Bradley Harrelson; sister, Brenda Joyce Harrelson of Demorest; brothers, Marshall Darrin Harrelson of Clarkesville and Richard Owen Harrelson of Alto; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Saturday, November 16, 2013, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Friday.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.