William Cordelius Cardin, Jr.

William Cordelius Cardin, Jr. “Kim”, 69, of Tunnel Hill passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

He was proceeded in death by his father, W.C.C. Sr. and Wife: DeJeannette Cardin.

Kim was born on May 22, 1956, in LaFayette, GA and spent most of his life in the tri county area of Dalton, Rome and Lafayette. He was self-employed most of his life by refinishing pianos, furniture, buying and flipping cars. He owned a lawncare business until he became a bondsmen. He retired in 2019 after 15 years for Huckabee Bonding. Kim was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. In his free time he loved NASCAR, fishing, gardening, travel and flea markets.

He is survived by his Mother Bobbie Jean Stallings. Significant other/partner and girlfriend Kathleen Smith. Life long friend/former girlfriend Anita McMahan. SIblings: Mark, Danny (Velina), Chuck and Sheri Cardin; Children: Tammy Travillian, Michelle Sutherland, Shona Bone & Wes Dodd, Amy & Ricky Russell, Bobbie & Jmmy Smythers, Emily Rushing & Jacob Ellis and Shane & Melissa McMahan. Ni, Ne, grand/great children: Webster, Tomy, Atticus, (Starr)Taylor, Payton, Dillon-Kiser, Bella, Je’naeyah, Kaiynen, Terr-Michelle, Joe-Joe, Morgan, Dakota, Ally, Jesse, Tyler, Effie, Dylan, Cody, Felicia, Cortni, Ricky, Shayna, Corey, Wayne, Shon, Chaz, Braxen, Cadjrin, Rydar, Indy, Marcella, Landyn, Teagan, Cloey, Lucas, Claire, Brooklyn, Bailey, Kellin, Ezra, Carly, Grayson, Kade, Ava, Liam, Jayceon, Priscilla, Cainan, Obadiah, Nevaeh and more.

Memorial services for Kim will be held at 2 PM on Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church.