The Carriage House of Jefferson

09/18/2026

09/15/2026

Mr. Ernest Decker Obituary
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Ernest Eugene Decker, age 69 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Mr. Decker was born in Corbin, Kentucky, a son of the late John William Decker and the late Hettie Mable Walders Decker. Ernest was the owner of Pro Remodeling Building Contractors. Ernest was a member of Maysville Baptist Church and in addition to his parents is preceded by twelve siblings.

Survivors include his wife Gail Kent Decker of Jefferson. Son, James Decker (Erin) of Homer. Step-son, Matt Cochran (Allison) of Homer. Son, Eli Coffey of Somerset, Kentucky, son, Johnny Decker (Kesha) of Hickory, N.C.. Step-Daughters, Danielle Tansu (Mert) of Australia and Melanie Marshall (Simon) of Zionsville, Indiana. Sisters, Mable Blume and Lavena Love of Kentucky. Ten grandchildren, Colton Decker, Carlie Cochran, Catie Cochran, Dillion Decker, Daisy Decker, Sophia Tansu, Aydin Tansu, Molly, Charlotte and Elliott Marshall also survive.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 19, 2026 from the Maysville Baptist Church with Dr. Shane Roberson officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Ernest Eugene Decker to the Maysville Baptist Church at www.maysvillebaptist.net

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467

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09/12/2026

Final from Memorial Stadium:
Jefferson 30
Maynard Jackson 0

Thank you for a great crowd despite the lightning delay!! See you next Friday back in Jefferson as take on the Oconee County Warriors!!

09/07/2026

Special Thanks! to Beth and Ms Bertha

09/05/2026

Members of Tuckston Church located in Athens came to visit us. Thank you for choosing The Carriage House.

09/05/2026

Members of Resthaven Baptist Church located in Buford came to see us. Thank you for visiting The Carriage House.