James William Threadgill, age 77 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

William was born in Carrollton, Georgia on March 9, 1944, son of the late Hugh William Threadgill and Bernice Hendrix Threadgill. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era and attended college at Southern Tech where he received his degree in Engineering. He worked for Southwire as an engineer where he traveled the world for over 30 years before retiring. After retirement his desire was to devote more time to his true passion of raising cattle, farming and working on farm equipment and most of all his family. He was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty six years, Helen Maxwell Threadgill; son, Greg (Amy) Threadgill; daughter, Beth (Brent) Paxton; grandchildren, Lily Paxton, Walker Paxton; brother, Donald (Carolyn) Threadgill; brother-in-law, Richard Broom; several nieces, nephews; and his faithful furry friend, Rusty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Myra Mitchell and Carole Broom.

The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Funeral service will be Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Harris officiating.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Deming, Mason Deming, Chris Threadgill, Scott Barrett, Brian Entrekin, Kris Childers and Allan Heilbroun.

Interment will be in Carroll Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, 1293 Sandhill Shady Grove Rd., Carrollton, GA 30116.

Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.