Dave Brotherton, 75, of Lakemont, Georgia, died on Thursday, February 9, 2012, with his wife Faye and niece and nephew, Laura Beth and T.J. by his side.  

He graduated from Rossville High School in 1954 and is a member of the Rossville High Sports Hall of Fame. 

Dave was a devoted father and husband, a dedicated Georgia bulldog fan, an avid collector of pottery, a gospel music aficionado and enjoyed playing golf in his retirement years.  

He was of the Baptist faith and was an ordained deacon.  

He was a lifelong educator and worked as teacher, principal, administrator and superintendent of schools. He served as superintendent in Baldwin County, Ga., and Tallassee City, Ala., and retired as superintendent in Fayette County, Ga. Dave viewed the education of children as a calling and had a special talent for recognizing potential in young people. Dave mentored many new school superintendents and was a consultant to school systems throughout the region.        

Dave always believed in service to the community. Through the years, he acted as a city councilman and volunteer firefighter in Rossville, was a member of the Jaycees and Rotary clubs and, most recently, served on the board of Lakemont Highlands Homeowners association.        

Dave was preceded in death by father and mother, H.L. and Ilda Brotherton; infant son, Joseph Lee Brotherton; and brother, Tom Brotherton.        

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Faye McKay Brotherton; the pride and joy of his life, his daughter, Anita Kay Brotherton; brother and sister-in-law, H. L. and Betty Brotherton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Frankie McKay; sisters-in-law, Jeanette McKay and Jane Brotherton; nieces and nephews, T.J. and Laura Beth Newsom, Luke and Lisa McKay, Jonathan and Linnie McKay, Joe and Julia McKay, Andy and Debbie Jordan, Gerin and Angie Choiniere, Billy and Marty Washington, Bryan and Lucy Ward, Beth Brotherton, and Rick and Lori Govan; “grandchildren”, Matthew and Micah Newsom, Sawyer, Elijah, Sam, and Sydney McKay, and Morgan McKay.       

Contributions may be made in Dave’s memory to the charity of your choice.       

Memorial services will be held Sunday, February 12, at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Bennett and Reverend Luke McKay officiating.        

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 1-5 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory. Please join us in a time of celebration and memory sharing.       

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.