Jessie Montgomery Buntin, Jr., age 71, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.
Born on February 12, 1951, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Jesse Montgomery Buntin, Sr. and Ida Mae Ballance Buntin. Jessie was a part of the Avita Community Partners in Demorest. He enjoyed gardening, painting, helping others, and taking care of his home.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Buntin, and sister, Pat McElreath.
Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia Buntin, of the home; brothers and sister-in-law, Kenny and Patty Buntin of Watkinsville and Tommy Buntin of Athens, Alabama; sister, Judy Cowart of Cornelia; nieces, Ruth Ward and Angie Radabaugh, both of Mt. Airy; one great niece; and four great-nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Hazel Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Trent Smith and Mrs. Denise Eller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the service hour on Tuesday at the church.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
