Mr. Johnnie B. Huey

December 23, 1928 - July 11, 2020

Johnnie Buiel Huey, 91, died July 11, 2020, at Tanner Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1928, in Ranburne, Alabama, the son of the late Horace B. and Vera Langley Huey. Besides his parents he was proceeded in death by his son, Charles David “Chuck” Huey. He is survived by his wife, Edna Pace Huey to whom he was married April 2, 1948, and one son Johnnie Micheal Huey. Three step-grandchildren Christy Talley Smith of Carrollton, Hope Leigh Szczepkowski of Sugar Hill, and Andy Talley of Atlanta. Johnnie was retired from the clothing industry including Sewell Manufacturing Company, Bremen Bowdon Investment and Richmond Brothers. He was a part time cattle farmer. He was a member of Bowdon First United Methodist Church, a member of the Bowdon Hospital Authority Board, Bowdon Zoning and Appeals Board, Bowdon Historical Preservation Committee, Sprig ’N Dig Garden Club, Georgia/Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association and the Bowdon Area Historical Society. He was an Honorary Alumnus of the University of West Georgia and supporter of Wolves Football. He and Edna established a scholarship fund for students in the Bowdon and Cleburne County area. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, from the Bowdon First United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Simpkins and Mr. Doyle Akins officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 13, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Covid-19 protocols will be observed with masks and social distancing requested. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bowdon First United Methodist Church (PO Box 187, Bowdon, GA 30108).