Ernie Lee Aldridge, Jr., age 48, of Gillsville, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

 
Born on May 6, 1973, in Gainesville, he was a son of Brenda Dianne Bellotte Aldridge of Gillsville. Mr. Aldridge loved playing his guitar and most of all, he loved his family. Lee was always ready to do anything to help others and was of the Christian faith.
 
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Samantha Lynn McCoy Parr Aldridge of Homer; sons, Tim Brown and D.J. Parr of Commerce; daughters, Krystal Jones of Cornelia and Amber Parr of Commerce; sisters: Lisa Canup of Montana, Kim Aldridge of Gillsville and Keshia Gee of Lula; nephews: Harley Aldridge, Dillon Dembeck, Jesse Thomas, and Ravin and Duran Gee; and nieces, Skyla Gee and Courtney Cates.
 
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. Tony Wilson officiating.
 
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home.
 
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
 
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
 
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.