Thomas George Lerch

June 12, 1946 – December 26, 2018

Mr. Thomas George Lerch, age 72, of Ellijay, died, Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

Mr. Lerch was born, June 12, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN, the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Lerch. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and sons Jackie Eaton and Michael Eaton.

Survivors include: wife, Faye Gibson Lerch; daughter, Sandra Jones, Adairsville; sons, Delmer Eaton and Kenneth Eaton, both of Ellijay; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday December 28th at 3pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Ellington, Rev. Pat Shelton, and Rev. Tommy Sanford officiating.

The family will meet with friends Thursday December 27th from 5 until 9pm at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted In Memory of Mr. Lerch.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.