John Roland "Jr" Werner

John Roland "JR" Werner, Jr., of Covington, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at the age of 64. JR grew up in Riverdale and lived in Henry County for some time, before moving to Covington in 2011. He retired from Ford Motor Company before going to work at Delta. JR enjoyed anything that had to do with racing - whether it was racing motorcycles, building race car engines or spending time at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He had a great sense of humor and made friends with anyone that he met. JR will be remembered as a wonderful, caring and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Roland Werner, Sr. and Edith (Talley) Werner.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Shari Werner; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Brent Richards; son, Shane Werner; grandchildren, Connor, Kensadie, Lyla; sister, Sylvia Kay Bankston; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for JR will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019, 3:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Friends may visit with the family, two hours prior to his service, from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Flowers are accepted, or donations made be made to American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606.

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Visitation

APR 13. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

APR 13. 3:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014