Ernest Underwood

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Funeral services for Ernest Underwood, 81, of Demorest, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Ricky Wade and the Rev. Mark Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. 

  Mr. Underwood passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. 

  Born May 14, 1939, in White County, he was a son of the late Melton Fletcher and Flora Bell Presley Underwood. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Tench Underwood; brothers, Ed Underwood, Thurman Underwood and Hoyt Underwood; sisters, Hazel Hicks, Ella Wilson, Nell Caudell and Ruth McEntire. 

Mr. Underwood retired from Habersham Metal as a welder after 36 years of service. He was "Papa" to everyone that knew him and loved him. 

  Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Jill Underwood, and Greg and Tracy Underwood, all of Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Greg Campbell of Baldwin, and Carol and the Rev. Ricky Wade of Demorest; grandchildren, Mitchell Wade, Michelle Batson, Haleigh Mealor, Branson Underwood, Jaren Campbell, Melissa Bailey, Matthew Campbell, and Michaela Taylor; seven great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchild and another on the way; several nieces, nephews, other family and friends. As well as others that considered him Papa. 

  Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the social distancing and public health guidelines. 

  The family is at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and the Rev. Ricky Wade. 

  An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

  McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.