COMMERCE – George Anthony “Tony” Ervin, 79, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Ervin was the son of the late George Rufus and Kathleen McCoy Ervin and was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Brock.
He was a retired truck driver with Gold Kist, currently employed with Baker and Taylor, member of Blacks Creek Church where he played the Banjo, a member of gospel group, “The Encouragers”, who ministered to the elderly at nursing homes and personal care homes, an avid bicycler who completed several bicycle rides across Georgia events, a lifelong farmer that provided fruits and vegetables to family and friends, and an avid gourd and wood craftsman. He also loved fishing, family and friends, tractor pulling, gardening, and was a great husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Parks Ervin, Commerce; a son, Andy Ervin and Christy Watson, Gainesville; two daughters and son-in-law, Katheryn (Edward) Craddock, Commerce, and Melanie White, Monroe; two brothers, Johnny Ervin, Gillsville, and Ronald Ervin, Lula; three sisters, Melissa Gowder, Gillsville, Jan Rhodes, Nicholson, and Ann Hill, Martin; and three grandchildren, Jessica White, Annie White, and Walker Ervin.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday May 14, at Blacks Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Friday, May 13, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements.