James Condrey Jr.

James "Norman" Condrey Jr., of Dahlonega, Georgia, born on November 30, 1955, passed away on June 3, 2024 following a lengthy battle with failing health. Affectionately known as “Norman” to his friends and family in his hometown of Columbus, Georgia where he was a graduate of Jordan Vocational School in 1974. James was full of resilience and generosity, his spirit etched in the hearts of all who knew him.
His remarkable journey through life was marked by an unwavering commitment to serving others and great deals of talent in his professional endeavors. As a retired electrical contractor and licensed in HVAC, he was also the proud owner and operator of Magnum DUI, Co-Owner of Superior Electric in Columbus, Georgia, and Co-Owner of North Georgia Haircutters. His professional achievements stand testament to his talents, tenacity, and an undying spirit of enterprise.
James was a regular “MacGyver”, a fixer and restorer at heart, he found joy in the smallest of things, be it a broken gadget or a rundown house, infusing them with new life. He was extremely instrumental in restoring the old Mountain Hill School in Forston, GA. A passionate trout fisherman, he also loved to travel. A die-hard fan of Auburn University and Atlanta Falcons, James also held a special place in his heart for the Rangers and Camp Merrill. His life was a testament to the saying, "Don’t let nobody steal your joy”, he encouraged others to always be happy. James was a mentor and sponsor for AA for 26 years, extending his supportive and nonjudge mental hand to men and women struggling with sobriety, manifesting his compassionate nature.

James is survived by his wife of 18 years, Vikki; children, Luca, Nicole, Tyler, Brittany McCabe, Scott (Tennille) Condrey, and John-Paul McCabe; step-mother, Madeline; sister, Lauren (Tom) Geary; grandchildren, Kylee Condrey, Asher Tate; his niece, Lisa; his father-in-law, Chaplin Paul Voorhees; and his faithful canine companion, Girly-Girl. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Celestine Condrey.

Visitation will be held at the Dahlonega Funeral Home (20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia, 30533) on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 10:00 am EDT. The funeral service will follow at the same location at 12:00 pm EDT.

We invite you to share your cherished memories of James and upload your favorite photos on the memorial page, creating a vibrant tapestry of his well-lived life. And again remember, “Don’t let nobody steal your joy!”

Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home