Mr. James Emmett McLeod age 97 of Covington Ga, died Tuesday June 13, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. McLeod was born on September 2, 1925, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Emmett Calvin McLeod and the late Lizzie Irene Mallory McLeod.  He worked for GM office services for 32 years before retirement and then went on to work at R&R Mobility for 12 years and was of the Baptist Faith.  He loved traveling, fishing, camping and gambling.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Marion and Kenneth McLeod, and his brothers, and sisters.

Survivors include his daughters, Jacquelyn Corbin of Covington, Phyllis White of Hampton, sons, Charles McLeod of Thomaston, Michael McLeod of Conyers, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday June 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday June 16, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to your favorite charity.