Branson “Jolly” Crumley, age 95, of Homer, Georgia, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Mr. Crumley was born on June 12, 1927, in Banks County, Georgia, to the late Morton and Grace Stephens Crumley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Carolyn M. Crumley, and his son, Donald Crumley. and his six siblings. Mr. Crumley was the last of his immediate family.
Jolly was known to his grandchildren as “Pa-pa Jolly.” He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. Mr. Crumley was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the Hollingsworth Masonic Lodge for over 55 years. Jolly was also a Baptist Minister, having pastored numerous churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Randy Rylee, of Maysville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Joyce Crumley, of Gillsville; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and John McClure, of Homer; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Lula with Rev. Jerrell Beatty.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund,
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
