Max Lewis Chosewood, age 82 of Gainesville, Georgia formerly of Alto went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 08, 2026.

Born at “The Charm House” in Clarkesville, Georgia on May 05, 1944, he was a son of the late William Lewis Chosewood & Bertha Allie Wade Chosewood. Max was a hardworking man who spent his life devoted to his family and his work as a poultry and cattle farmer at Chosewood Farms. Alongside his beloved wife Judy, he was also the former co-owner of The Lodge on Apple Pie Ridge, where he enjoyed welcoming and visiting with people from all walks of life.

Max was a loving husband, supportive father, and doting Grandpa/Pepaw who never met a stranger. He loved to laugh, carry on a conversation, and make new friends wherever he went. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, tinkering around the house and farm, reading newspapers and magazines, and sharing his famous tall tales with family and friends. Max was an avid college sports enthusiast, especially when it came to cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. Above all else, he treasured spending time with his family, making precious memories, and staying involved in the everyday lives and interests of those he loved most.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Nancy Green.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Judy Burrell Chosewood; daughter & spouse, Caren Stacy Chosewood Peterson (Tim); sons & spouses, Dr. Lewis Casey Chosewood (Toby), Chadwick Max Chosewood (Kimberly); brother & sister-in-law, Marshall Chosewood (Shirley); grandchildren, Kimberly Kane (Kiernan), Zachary Peterson, Alec Chosewood (Kelly), Jake Peterson, Ryder Chosewood (Liz), Maddie Chosewood, Brad Chosewood, Callie Chosewood, & Valerie Chosewood; great-grandchildren, Lily Chosewood, Kennedy Kane, Grady Peterson, Kyler Kane, Emorie Chosewood, & Leo Chosewood; sister-in-law, Jane Gulley (Joe); brothers-in-law & spouse, Wendell Burrell (Deb), Keith Burrell; Phil Green; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life for Max will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Cornelia with Rev. Terry Rice & Rev. Scott Ledbetter officiating. The family will hold a reception immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall where they will receive friends.

An online guest registry is available for the Chosewood family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.