Paul E. Weatherby

Paul E. Weatherby, age 92, of Ball Ground, GA. passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his

residence on the family farm that has been in the Weatherby family since 1851. Raised on

the farm, Paul had a true love for the land and, through the years, raised livestock, horses, and

agricultural crops. After high school, Paul received his business degree from The

Atlanta College of Business. After his college graduation, he married Dorothy (Dot)

Galloway of Canton, GA.

He began his career in 1951 with Norfolk Southern Railway and then transitioned into

management in 1955 at the US Department of Agriculture in Cherokee County. Paul then

started a new chapter of his career with the Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) as

President of Amicolola EMC in Jasper, Georgia, until 1973. He was then named President

and CEO of Cobb EMC in Marietta, GA. Upon taking over this small EMC with only 25

employees, he grew this organization to be the second largest EMC in the nation and

became renowned and a leader in the industry until his retirement in 1993.

Paul was a lifelong civic and community volunteer. He served several years as a board

member of both Cobb and Cherokee Chambers of Commerce, and was President Elect of

the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. He was also a Mason for 68 years and became a Master

Mason in the Sharp Mountain Masonic Lodge, and was also a member of the Marietta Lions

Club.

Paul loved quality development, job creation, and community improvements that would be

beneficial to all Cherokee County residents. Therefore, he ran and was elected to serve as

District 1 Cherokee County Commissioner. In recognition of his many community

contributions, a recreational park was constructed and named Weatherby Park in the

Clayton Community in his honor.

Above all else, Paul was a devout Christian and faithful servant to God. He was a lifelong

member and Deacon of Hopewell Baptist Church in Ball Ground, Ga. He will be laid to rest

at the Hopewell Church Cemetery next to his beloved wife of 73 years and other family

members.

Preceded in Death by: Parents: Nathan and Julie Weatherby, Wife: Dorothy (Dot) Weatherby, Brothers: Alex and Henry Weatherby, Sister: Bessie Smith

Survivors include:

Daughter - Cindy Holcomb and husband Steve

Son - Steve Weatherby and wife Dawn

Grandchildren - Judy Olvey, Joy Holcomb, Trey Weatherby, and Cole Weatherby

Great Grandchildren - Justin Holcomb, Kiersten Olvey, and Christian Holcomb

Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and other Family members also survive.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025, and from

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the South Canton Funeral Home.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Hopewell

Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Lathem, Rev. Daryl Bailey, and Rev. Nathan Smith officiating.

Interment will follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in the Clayton Community.

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com