James "Jim" Deadwyler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Covington, Georgia

James "Jim" Deadwyler Jr.

July 5, 1936 - October 9, 2025 (89 years old)

Covington, Georgia

James "Jim" Deadwyler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Covington, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J. C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel

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James "Jim" Deadwyler Jr.

July 5, 1936 - October 9, 2025 (89 years old)

Covington, Georgia

James Deadwyler Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Deadwyler Jr. of Covington, Georgia. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Deadwyler Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James C., Sr. and Ila Farmer Deadwyler; his sons, James C. "Jammy" Deadwyler and Scott Deadwyler; and his brothers, Ansel Deadwyler and Harris "Hammer" Deadwyler.

He is survived by: his wife Doris Deadwyler; his daughters, Holly Padgett (Travis), Lia Garrett (Bill) and Leslie Smith (Eric); his daughters-in-law, Teri Deadwyler and Cindy Deadwyler; and his sister Mary Moore (Jim Moore). He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Covington (1139 Usher St NW, Covington, GA 30014). A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Building Fund of the First Baptist Church of Covington 1139 Usher Street NW, Covington, GA 30014.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J. C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel



Mon

Oct 13

Visitation

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Covington
1139 Usher St NW, Covington, GA 30014

Mon

Oct 13

Memorial service

2:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Covington
1139 Usher St NW, Covington, GA 30014

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