Arthur Maxie McGath, 69, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015.
He was the son of the late Arthur Max McGath and Pearl Elizabeth Warren McGath; and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Lavon McGath.
Maxie served proudly in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Peggy Cole McGath of Rocky Face; daughters and son-in-law, Sherí Mechele Cunningham of Tunnel Hill and Kathy and Mark Bennett of Rocky Face; and grandchildren, Christian Cunningham, Chae Cunningham, Christopher Cunningham, Blake Bennett, Blane Bennett, Brooke Bennett, Mark Bennett, Justin Bennett and Mitchell Bennett.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Watkins officiating. Burial will be West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave, Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.