Terrell Athon

  Mr. Terrell Athon passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home in Americus.   Funeral services are planned for 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 30, at Central Baptist Church, with Dr. Bryan Myers and Rev. Hugh DeLoach officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.    The following gentlemen are asked to serve as pallbearers: Jeremy Cronemyer, Butch Watts, Larry Dillard, Kevin Kizer, Chuck Jones, Zack Tanner, Josh Athon, and Chris Hagerson.The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Central Baptist Church, and at other times at the family home, 202 Virginia Avenue. Mr. Athon was born February 22, 1928 in Schley County, son of the late Thomas Jefferson Athon and the late Gladys Justice Athon. He was educated in the Schley County schools.He married the love of his life, Edith Ettinne Musselwhite, on February 15, 1947. They celebrated 69 1/2 years until Mrs. Edith preceded him in death in 2016. He was a member of the staff of Southland Academy from 1979 until he retired in 1994.Mr. Athon was an active member of Central Baptist Church where he was active in church activities and served as a Deacon and member of the Senior Adults until his death. He is survived by his daughters: Linda (Neil) Hagerson and Judy (Tony) Kennedy; and son, Ronnie (Pam) Athon; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions are suggested to Central Baptist Church, 190 Upper River Road, Americus, GA 31709; or to Southland Academy, 123 Southland Road, Americus, GA 31709.  To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com   Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Terrell Athon.