Jimmy Dover, age 94, of Mount Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, following several years of declining health.
Mr. Dover was born on November 21, 1926, in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Maxwell and Lizzie Dooley Dover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Louise Cathey Dover. brothers, Arthur Dover, Wilburn Dover, Clarence Dover, Earl Dover, sisters, Ruth Dover Hill, Essie Dover Harris, and Mary Ann Dover Whitten. Mr. Dover was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was part of the Men’s Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Mr. Dover was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a highly respected retired building contractor, known for his quality craftsmanship and custom-built homes. Jimmy was a very loved and dedicated family man.
Survivors include his loving daughter: Gail Dover Meador, of Nashville, TN; sons: Wayne Dover, of Cornelia; Barry Dover, of Mt. Airy; granddaughter and her spouse, Jana Dover Byrd and Shannon, of Perry, GA; and great-grandchildren, Ansleigh Byrd and Connor Byrd. Mr. Dover was the last of his immediate family.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Webb and Rev. David Harbin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made in Mr. Dover’s memory to Antioch Baptist Church, 2175 Antioch Church Road, Mount Airy, Georgia 30563.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
