Marion Chad McCullough, age 34, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 11, 1989 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marion Franklin Smith, niece, Jayden Vaeliegh Morales, cousin, C.J. Long.

He is survived by his mother, Shina Lynn Long of Rossville, GA; companion, Amber LeShae Calfee of Dalton, GA; daughters, NovaLee and Gracie; grandmother, Carolyn Smith of Lafayette, GA; brothers, Mark Wayne Gillespie Jr., Jeffery Scott McCullough; sister and brother-in-law, Casondra Marie and Chace Shropshire of all Dalton, GA; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to help with expenses.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.