Clinton Chumbley, 71, of Dawsonville, died Feb. 9, 2015.

Born April 15, 1943, to the late Odum and Jethel Chumbley, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County.

Clinton owned and operated Clinton Chumbley Grading and Hauling and was a member of Juno Baptist Church.

For 18 years he was the tire carrier for Bill Elliott's pit crew and was a former member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He was extremely devoted to his friends, especially the breakfast club.

His brother, Duren Chumbley, also preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Chumbley of Blairsville; sisters and brother-in-law, Janice Canup of Dawsonville, Judy and Bill Abercrombie of Gainesville; sister-in-law, Eunice Chumbley of Dawsonville; aunt, Pat Cox of Almo; various other relatives also survive.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at Juno Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Weldy and Dennis Bottoms officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations were requested made to Juno Baptist Church, P.O. Box 627, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements.