Jerry Lee Boling, age 80, of Homer, Georgia, went to his heavenly home to be reunited with his loving wife, Glenda, on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Mr. Boling was born on July 19, 1943, in Banks County, Georgia, to the late Robert Lee Boling and Fanneal Gailey Boling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Glenda Dalton Boling, and his brothers, Dan Boling and Dwayne Boling.
Jerry, a pillar of his community, leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, entrepreneurship, and unwavering commitment to family, faith, and service. Born into a proud lineage of farmers, Jerry’s connection to the land was a cherished tradition passed down through generations. He spent a lifetime tending to the fields, embodying the values of hard work and stewardship instilled in him by his forebears. After a distinguished career with the Federal Government in the Department of Agriculture’s Soil and Water Conservation Service, Jerry took his passion for agriculture to new heights. In 1993, Jerry founded Document Destruction Services, a company that thrived for 31 years under his visionary leadership. His entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there; he went on to establish Data Survival in 1998, Pine Field Storage, Books with Appeal, Ag Parts Supply in Homer and Cleveland, and Creative Enterprises, leaving an indelible mark on the business landscape in his community.
A proud graduate of the University of Georgia, Jerry held a degree in Agriculture. He also served as a deacon for over 50 years and a founding member of Charity Baptist Church, Jerry served his faith community with dedication and grace, taking on numerous leadership roles. His impact reached deep into his community; he was a founding president of the Banks County Rotary Club, past president of Banks Chamber of Commerce CVB, and an active member of the Republican Party. Jerry played a pivotal role in establishing the Banks County Interact Club and served on the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission and the Georgia Water Council.
Despite his many accomplishments, Jerry remained a humble and loving family man. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was affectionately known as “Posh.” His love for his family was unwavering, and he leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and generosity. Jerry’s passion for farming was not just a profession but a cherished hobby, and he found joy in riding around and admiring the beautiful farmland he held so dear. Jerry will be remembered as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. His impact on the community, his commitment to service, and his love for his family will resonate for generations to come.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Amy Boling, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki Boling Jones and Mike, Homer; grandchildren and spouses, Megan and Will Atha, Daulton and Macy Boling; great-grandchildren, Sawyer Atha, Laklyn Atha, Rhett Boling, and Blakely Boling; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Ernest Rogers, of Baldwin; Jane and Larry Maney, of Toccoa; sister-in-law, Gail Boling, of Baldwin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Charity Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Smith and Pastor Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow at Charity Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Boling will lie in state at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour on Sunday.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Charity Baptist Church Building Fund, 1302 Highway 51 North, Homer, Georgia 30547, or to Rotary Club of Banks County Endowment, C/O Edward Jones, 1953 Homer Road, Commerce, Georgia 30529.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
