Ron Tishaw, 77 of Ellijay, formerly of Pitts, died Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born Aug. 5, 1943, at Atlanta Navy Hospital in Decatur to the late Elwyn Tishaw and Marjorie Chambers Tishaw.
He attended the University of Georgia then left to join the United States Air Force serving in Alaska, after which he returned to college and graduated from Troy University in Alabama. He began his career with American Honda Motor Company as a parts and service district manager, and worked with other car companies including Nissan and Isuzu. He had established his residency in Ellijay, so when he retired, he took a job in Gilmer County as a manager in the waste management division and was responsible for placing many of the waste stations throughout the county.
He liked to travel and had lived in Quepas, Costa Rica and Florida. He loved Ellijay and said many times, “out of all the places I have lived, I am happiest here.”
He was of the Christian faith with Baptist membership. He loved to read and was a talented writer, having published four books. He loved horses, hiking, running, music and especially SEC football, Alabama being his No. 1 team. He will be missed very much by his many friends and family.
He is preceded in death by brother, Michael Tishaw.
He is survived by sons, Mitchell (Tonya) Tishaw and Eric Tishaw, all of Alabama; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, in the Pitts City Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Compton officiating.
Donations can be made in his memory to the Pitts Cemetery Fund, 113 Cleveland Avenue, Pitts, GA 31072.
Frazier and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Rochelle, was in charge of arrangements.
This announcement is courtesy of Logan Funeral Home & Chapel.