Charles Allen Dills, age 72, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Born in Young Harris, Georgia on August 8, 1953, he was a son of the late Louie Oren Dills and Isabell Garrett Dills. Mr. Dills worked in maintenance with the Habersham County Board of Education and was of the Baptist faith. A hardworking man throughout his life, Charles enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing whenever he had the opportunity. Above all else, he treasured the time spent with his family and loved ones. He was especially devoted to his grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as “Papa Charles.”
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Gunter Dills; and brother, Kenneth Dills.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Allen & Samantha Dills; grandchildren, Blake Dills and Gracie Dills; sister, Carol Ann Loudermilk; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis G. Dills and Clifford Dills; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Anthony Shore officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Chattahoochee Baptist Church Building Fund, 7905 Duncan Bridge Road, Cleveland, GA 30528.
An online guest registry is available for the Dills family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
