John Elmer O'Brien III

John Elmer O’Brien III, age 76 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Mr. O’Brien was born September 20, 1942 in Waterbury, CT to the late John Elmer O’Brien Jr. and Claire Margaret Cifaldi O’Brien. John was a retired Captain for the Miami Police Department and later retired from White County Sheriff’s Office as Chief Deputy. Mr. O’Brien was a Veteran of the United States Army serving as Military Police in Germany.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley O’Brien; daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Matthew Wurtz; sons, Michael Fernandez; John O’Brien IV; sister, Maureen Melfa; grandchildren, William Wurtz, Sean Wurtz, Kaitlyn Fernandez, Colin Fernandez; aunt, Dru Cifaldi; nieces, Cindy Melfa, Sandy Forsyth; great nephew, Anthony Forsyth; great niece, Ashlynn Forsyth, father-in-law, Fred Haas.

A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for 4:00 PM Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Barrett Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to White County Sheriff’s Office C.H.A.M.P.S. Program, 1210 Hulsey Rd. Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory of John or to leave the family a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.