Elder V. Edward McIntyre, 87, of Irwinville, Georgia, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Frank Primitive Baptist Church in Irwin County, Georgia, with Elder Chad O’Quinn and Elder Greg Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Irwinville Cemetery, Irwinville, with Elder Mike Newman and Elder Paul Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday evening at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Elder McIntyre was born April 3, 1938, in Irwin County, Georgia, to the late Neal W., Sr. & Ina Statham McIntyre. He attended elementary school in Irwinville and was a 1956 graduate of Irwin County High School. He graduated from ABAC and later the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education. He was a member of two Agricultural Honor Societies while in Athens. His first job after college was teaching Junior High School in Irwin County. He worked as the pilot Young Farmer teacher when the program was established in Berrien County. He returned home to Irwinville and farmed a few years before becoming an inspector with USDA. Elder McIntyre then worked as a vice-president for Production Credit Associates in Ocilla and Tifton before joining The Bank of Fitzgerald as an ag lender, retiring as Vice-President. He answered the call to ministry in 1985 and would serve the Lord as a Primitive Baptist Elder for the next 40 years. He led Primitive Baptist congregations at Henderson Chapel in Holt, Flint River in Thomaston, and finally Frank in Irwin County. He was an avid fisherman and was President of the Ocmulgee Bass Club. His grandchildren called him Pops. He was also a wonderful daddy—and close friends and family called him Snooky. He leaves behind a great legacy of faith, family, love of country, and love of his community. He will also be missed by his sweet fur girl, Ree, his little white Shorkie. He was a member of Frank Primitive Baptist Church and served as Treasurer and contributing writer for the Trumpet of Truth for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Spicer McIntyre of Irwinville; two daughters: Melinda “Mindy” McHugh & Chip of Madison and Amy O’Quinn & Elder Chad of Irwinville; beloved grandchildren: Dr. Davis McHugh & Kristen, Drew McHugh & Kathryn, Dr. Erin Schleiden & Chaplain (1LT) Randen, US Army, Elisabeth O’Quinn, Dr. Wesley O’Quinn & Morgan, Ellie O’Quinn, John O’Quinn, and Alexander O’Quinn; great-grandchildren, Reece McHugh, Riley Schleiden, Shep Schleiden, and Fitz O’Quinn; and two great-granddaughters on the way: Isla Kate McHugh and Margot Ann McHugh. A sister-in-law, Bobbie Jean McIntyre of Fitzgerald, also survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Neal Waldo McIntyre, Jr. and a sister, Vernetta Aiken.
The family would like to say a special thanks to everyone at the Anita Stewart Oncology Center, Traditions Hospice, and Abide Home Care.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to the Primitive Baptist Scholarship Foundation, Inc., c/o Bama Newman, 110 Rutledge Lane, Statesboro GA 30461 or to the Primitive Baptist Library and Archives, contact Elwyn Deal at [email protected].
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.