Mr. Timothy "Timmy" Samuel Priest, age 59, of Rockmart passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018.  Mr. Priest was born in Smyrna, Georgia, on October 24, 1958.  He was the son of the late George Priest and the late Geneva Mullins Priest.  Mr. Priest was an automobile mechanic.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Nathan Swanson of Rockmart; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Lesha Priest of Rockmart; six grandchildren, Cole Priest, Ava Priest, Kassidy Swanson, Presley Swanson, Trent Swanson and Ryder Swanson; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. from Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel with Danny Hutcheson officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is in charge of the arrangements.