Harold J. Welborn

Harold J. Welborn, age 72 of Cornelia, passed away April 7, 2016. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on April 11, 1944, he was a son of the late Joseph Lawrence Welborn and Harriett Worley Welborn. Mr. Welborn was a member of Stonepile Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, tinkering, gardening, especially growing tomatoes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Mr. Welborn was the youngest of 13 children. Survivors include wife of 53 years, Val Welborn of Cornelia; son and daughter-in-law; Daren and Angela Welborn of Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Farrell Hughes, Sharon & Tracy Morris, all of Demorest; sisters, Marie Chastain of Mt. Airy and Ovaline Harris of Cornelia; sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Rev. Paul Bryson of Homer; grandchildren, Kasie and Shawn Weaver, Robbie Hughes, Seth Morris, Brian and Courtney Morris, Cheyenne Welborn, Tyler Welborn. Memorial services are 3 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Stonepile Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Bryson officiating. All family and friends are welcome to attend. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home and Habersham Crematory of Cornelia (706/778-8668) are in charge of arrangements.