Edwin Jackson Berrong

Mr. Edwin Jackson Berrong, age 92 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Sunday, November 03, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born to the late Sanford and Anna (Eller) Berrong on June 07, 1921 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his wife, Manita (Jenkins) Berrong, of Hiawassee, GA; daughter, Robin Henson, of Hiawassee, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Angela Berrong, of Hiawassee, GA; three grandchildren, Alicia Strange, Kristen Henson and Kennedi Henson, all of Hiawassee, GA; one great grandchild, Victoria (Tory) Strange and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 07, 2013 from Old Union Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Rogers and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Pallbearers were: Jerry Jenkins, Tommy Jenkins, Tracy Jenkins, DeWitt Berrong, Dennis McClure, Michael Rogers. Honorary pallbearers were: Lake Hogsed and Dion Eller. Music was provided by Bobby Taylor. Interment was in Old Union Baptist Church cemetery. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.