Silas Nelson McIntyre

Silas Nelson McIntyre, 77, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2023 while visiting the Mountains of North Carolina with his wife, Judy and nephew, James, enjoying a long overdue vacation. He did not suffer and is resting peacefully now with our Lord and Savior. Born on July 12, 1946 in Donalsonville, GA, he was the son of Silas and Mary Nell McIntyre. Nelson's father passed away before he was born. Not ever knowing his father, he was raised by his grandmother Lila Shaw. He began working on farms at a very young age to help pay for living expenses. This is where he began to develop his lifelong work ethic. After Nelson graduated from Seminole County High School in 1964, he moved to the Atlanta area where he attended Moler Barber School and worked as a barber for a year before pursuing a 20 plus-year career at Eastern Airlines. During this time, he also worked as a realtor at Jim Dorminy Reality with his wife's family and continued to work as a barber, when needed, for his father-in-law at Dorminy's Barber Shop. In 1988 he opened a successful chicken wing business with an award-winning sauce that was later marketed in grocery stores. Nelson continued to work for the remainder of his life. His last occupation was with Four Hats Traffic Control. Beyond his professional achievements, Nelson was an avid Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons fan. As much as he loved watching football and baseball, his top priority in life was his wife of 53 years, Judy. Nelson will be remembered for his patience, easy going personality, work-ethic, humbleness, and loyalty. He had a deep devotion to Christ and to his family. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sue Callahan, brothers-in-law Ed, Bill, and Jim Dorminy, nieces Pamela and Faith Dorminy. Nelson is survived by his wife Judy McIntyre, sons Grant McIntyre (Yanett), Greg Fuller (Brenda), granddaughters Andrea Mayen and Morgan Fuller, great-granddaughters Mileena and Macy Arbogast, sister Jean McIntyre and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Celebration of Life for Nelson will be held at Summer Grove Club House, 335 Summer Grove Pkwy, Newnan, GA 30265 on Saturday, December 9th at 2pm. We invite friends and loved ones to share their memories and condolences at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Silas Nelson McIntyre

July 12, 1946 - October 23, 2023