John Warner Moler, Jr., age 59, of Lavonia, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Moler was born in Atlanta, GA to the late John Warner Moler, Sr. and Martha Rochelle McGhee Moler. He served in the U.S. Army for over 15 years, obtaining the rank of Captain. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and also VFW Post 7720 in Cornelia, GA.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Cheryl Moler; children, Katie Moler, Becky Moler, Dawn Renaee Tucker, Josef Tucker, Christen Tyler, Kayla McGlocklin, Michael Tyler, Richard Tucker, and Carly Barnes; a brother, Darrell (Debra) Moler; and a niece, Dixie Moler.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Taylor officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Interment will follow on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Bethel United Methodist Church from 12:00 pm until the funeral at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post 7720 (423 VFW Post Road, Cornelia, GA 30531 attn: David Miles). Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.