CJ Dire, 25, of LaGrange, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home. CJ was born August 16, 1994, in LaGrange and was a lifelong resident of Troup County. A self-employed carpenter, he loved building things from various materials and enjoyed collecting coins. Survivors include his wife, Maegan Cantrell of LaGrange; his mother, Angela Langford; father, Christopher Scott Dire, Sr.; sisters, Courtney Dire, Anna Dire, Karly Dire-Moore; grandparents, David Langford, Becky and Eddie Williamson, all of Hogansville; and four nieces and nephews. A family graveside service will be conducted in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville, with the Reverend Randall Hodge officiating. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.