James Robert Driver, age 68 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born September 21, 1953, in Carrollton, Georgia, the son of the late Vachel Driver and Betty Combs Driver.

James graduated from Central High School and worked as a grading contractor and heavy equipment operator until his retirement. He found enjoyment in his work, watching NASCAR, and working on his tractors. He was a friend and mentor to many and was their first call when they were in need of help repairing any type of equipment. James was the best Pops to his children and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his brothers & sisters-in-law, Jeff & Carolyn Driver and Bill & Rose Driver; ex-wife and caregiver, Nadine Driver; step-children, Penny & Randy Strozier and Walter & Michelle McCullough; aunt, Mary Jim Combs; nephews, Jason Driver, Christopher Driver, and Matthew & Karey Driver; and great-niece, Liv Driver.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM from Martin & Hightower Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryan officiating. Interment will follow in Carroll Memory Gardens with the following gentleman serving as pallbearers: Roger “Buford” Lynn, Jason Driver, Christopher Driver, Jamie Godbee, Terry Walker, and Randy Strozier. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to your charity of choice.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.