Earnest Thomas (Tom) Sabo, Jr.

Mr. Earnest Thomas “Tom” Sabo, Jr.

Mr. Earnest Thomas “Tom” Sabo, Jr., age 79, of Demorest, GA, formerly of Dahlonega, GA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Mr. Sabo was born on October 21, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Earnest Thomas Sabo, Sr. and Sara Frances Sabo.

Mr. Sabo proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, serving three years before receiving an honorable discharge.

Following his military service, Mr. Sabo worked for the Road Department and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) before pursuing a career as a construction superintendent. He combined the skills he acquired in the Army and college with the lifelong craftsmanship passed down by his grandfather and father, becoming a master carpenter. Throughout his career, he successfully oversaw the construction of numerous multi-building projects for businesses, invenstors, and private owners. One of his notable projects was the Troncalli Car Dealership in Cumming, GA, where he met the woman with whom he would spend the next 25 years making cherished memories and enjoying life.

Mr. Sabo enjoyed taking long drives through the countryside, watching NASCAR, cheering on his favorite football teams, and relaxing while watching old Westerns.

Mr. Sabo is survived by his loving wife, Sherrie Garnee Sabo, of Demorest, GA, formerly of Dahlonega, GA; one sister, Carol Sabo Smallman (Ralph), of Statesboro, GA; three daughters, Stephanie Sabo McNally (Eddie), of Cumming, GA, Sara Sabo Joiner (David), of Decatur, GA, and Samantha Sabo King (Seth), of Decatur, GA; one stepson, David Mathew Thompson, of Demorest, GA; one stepdaughter, Jacqueline Rena Milford; and his grandchildren, Kalan McNally, Ryan McNally, Shawn McNally, Mary McNally, Jack Joiner, Sam Joiner, Luke Joiner, Ryder King, Ive King, Laika Meagiddo, Courtney Voss, Heather Reed, Shawn Reed, and Andrew Reed.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Military Honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard. 

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 19th from 11 am until 2 pm at the funeral home. 

Plants are welcome or In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mr. Sabo to Bernhardt Funeral Home, 163 River Street, Ellijay, GA 30540, or directly to Sherrie Sabo, 162 Cabbott Cove Road, Demorest, GA 30535.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.