Reverend James William Ghorley, age 73, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was born on January 27, 1945. He was a minister for over 50 years, and pastored several churches. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie William Ghorley and Kathleen Morris Ghorley; brother, Jessie Ghorley; sisters, Betty Jo Patton and Mary Ann Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Ghorley of Dalton; son and daughter in law, David and Sandra Ghorley of Chatsworth; brother, Clarence Ghorley of Sugar Valley; grandchildren, Misty Ghorley, Dustin Ghorley, Erica McCollum, Austin McCollum, Loren Powell, Christopher Powell; great grandson, Carson Massengill; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Reverend James William Ghorley will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Boston, Pastor Jerry Steward and Pastor Donnie Mattila officiating. Interment will be at Center Valley Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 5-8 PM Saturday evening. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.