James Freeman Mooney

Mr. James Freeman Mooney, 79, of Whitesburg, died Friday, May 21, 2021.

He was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Gilmer County, to the late James Gardy Mooney and the late Lillian Mae Cantrell Mooney. 

He retired from Southwire after 37 years of service.  In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by sister, Ruby Garrett; and brothers, Clifford Mooney, Junie Mooney, Willard Mooney and Clay Mooney.  

He is survived by wife, Pearly Adeline Rampley Mooney; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Jennifer Mooney, of Douglasville; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Tony Reese, of Carrollton; brother, Clemon Mooney, of Ellijay; and grandchildren,  Nathan James Reese, David Caleb Reese, Krysta and Micah Hessler, Ashleigh Mooney, Andrew Mooney, Evan Mooney and Kaylee Fuqua.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with the Rev. Keith Jiles officiating.  

Interment was in Carroll Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers were Joe Mooney, Steve Williams, Tony Reese, Nathan Reese, David Reese, Teddy Rampley, Robert Rampley and Willie Rampley.  

Condolences can be made at www.martin-hightower.com. 

Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel was in charge of arrangements.