Monte loved hunting with his family and friends. He loved cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and NASCAR. But he especially loved spending time with his family. He was a dearly loved member of the Winder and Barrow County community and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice; two daughters: Tracy Machen (Kenneth) and Kimberly Hogan (Richard); son, Christopher (Kathy); grandchildren: Rachel Turner (Joey), Alexandra, Samuel, and Jacob; and two great grandsons, Jase and Noah Turner.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, Georgia, on March 8, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
A Memorial Service will follow in Smith Memory Chapel at 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pentecost Global Methodist Church, PO Box 46, Winder, GA 30680.
