He was born in Shannon, GA on August 23rd, 1927 to the late Fitzhugh and Maude Andrews. As a child he and his family moved to Rome, GA where he graduated from Rome High School. He served his country as Seaman 1st Class in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the USS Lake Champlain CV-39. After receiving a Certificate of Military Service and membership in the American Legion he returned to Rome, GA and began a successful career in the automobile industry. He served as an active member and president of the Automobile Dealers Association.
After his retirement from the automobile business he enjoyed time gardening, boating, and traveling, as well as participating in local charity organizations with his wife, Alice. He loved caring for his pets and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Mr. Andrews was a man of great courage, devotion and compassion.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Alice Holder Andrews; his children Pam Rogers, Penny Sellers, Mark (Mary) Andrews, Michael Andrews, step-son Brad (Lynne) Payne; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Sybil Hill; brother-in-law, Paul Smith and nieces.
A Memorial Service honoring Mr. Andrews will be Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Daniel's Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations made to the Heyman Hospice Care, 420 East 2nd Avenue, Suite 105, Rome, GA 30161.
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