Avary M. Dimmock, Jr.: Obituary

Avary M. Dimmock, Jr.

June 5, 1924 – March 11, 2019

Mr. Avary Miller Dimmock, Jr. age 94, of Ellijay, died Monday, March 11, 2019.

Mr. Dimmock was born, June 5, 1924 in Atlanta, the son of the late Avary M. and Helen Meckel Dimmock. He graduated Emory University, in 1942 and The University of Georgia, in 1949. He began his law practice in Ellijay as a partner with the firm of McCutchen & Dimmock and in 1983 he continued to practice law with the Dimmock & Hill firm until his retirement in 1995. After retirement he was of counsel with Clark & Clark.

He was a member of the Georgia Bar Association. He also served as, first president of Appalachian Judicial Circuit Bar Association,and served as former city attorney for City of Ellijay, county attorney for Gilmer County and also as president of the County Attorneys of Georgia and beginning in 1952 he served as local counsel and closing attorney for The Bank of Ellijay.

He was past president of Ellijay Rotary Club, past secretary and president of the Ellijay Lions Club, former chairman of board of First United Methodist Church, a Sunday school teacher, and veteran serving 3 years in the US Navy. He was voted Citizen of the Year, 1997 and also Person of the Century.

His wife; Jackie Dimmock preceded him in death, survivors include; children and spouse , Dan Dimmock, Ellijay, Ava and Joe Arp, Watkinsville, granddaughter and spouse; Anna and Jake Williams, great-grandchildren; Ward and Avary Cate Williams, several nieces and nephews, special friend; Bonnie Wells.

Funeral services will be held Saturday March 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Ellijay First United Methodist Church with Dr. Thom Shores and Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating . Interment will be in the Yukon cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Saturday from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ellijay First United Methodist Church, Building Fund 75 McCutchen St. Ellijay, Gilmer County Food Pantry in memory of Mr. Dimmock.

Bernhardt funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.