Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel
912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426
P.O. Box 295
Springfield, GA 31329
Mr. J. Newel Kessler
Garden City – Mr. J. Newel Kessler, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Effingham Care Center.
The Effingham County native was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer for over 50 years. He was employed with Central of GA Railroad for 19 years and then with Builder's Transport/Gay Trucking until retirement, and was a lifelong farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cohen W. Kessler and Frocene Zettler Kessler; and his wife, Mildred Lancaster Kessler.
Survivors include his children, J. Ronald Kessler, Karen (Frank) Durkin, and Craig (Judy) Kessler; grandchildren, Shareen (Bryan) McBride, Jamon (Catherine) Kessler, Ryan (Trish) Durkin, Adam (Aerin) Durkin, Madelyn (Patrick) Lowrimore and Austin Kessler; great-grandchildren, Graham and Lydia McBride, and Hudson Durkin.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Goshen United Methodist Church followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Remembrances may be given to Goshen United Methodist Church, 107 Goshen Road, Rincon, GA 31326.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham. (912)754-6421