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Obituary For Willie James McKalope

The late Mr. Willie James McKalope departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Dawson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dawson, Georgia. At the request of the family, the remains will be cremated. A private service will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Mr.Willie James McKalope was born on December 28,1934 to the late Eula Mae White and Leroy McKalope.

He became a christian at a very young age.He served faithfully in the church as a willing vessel of God.As his children, we will always remember “Kalope”as the hardest and most dedicated father and husband that this world has ever known.His legacy will forever remain instilled in each and every one of us and those that knew him.

On May 1967 he became the proud husband of the late Ernestine Hill of Oakfield Ga.They brought forth eight children,Loyce Hill,Toney Hill,Alfreda McKalope Coker,the late Alvin Mckalope,Linda Faye McKalope,Timothy Mckalope,Ricky McKalope,and Terry James McKalope.

Willie also has a host of grandchildren.great grandchildren,not to mention relatives and friends and always those he called family.

Kalpoe is now with his beloved wife Ernestine “Stine”and son Alvin, He will be greatly missed, but! NEVER FORGOTTEN!

A private service will take place at Shipps Funeral Home in Sylvester Ga. At the request of the family,

The remains will be cremated and laid to rest next to his wife and belated son at Shephards Memorial Gardens in Sylvester,GA

God saw you were getting weary, So he did what he thought was best, He came and stood beside you And Whispered,”come and rest” You wished no one a last farewell Nor even said good-bye. You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. When God called you to come and rest You did not go alone Part of us went with you The day God took you home.

Guest Book

Rev 21:4 And he will wipe out every tear from their and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say, "I am sick".

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I am very sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. Death is never easy, in fact, at 1 Corinthians 15:26 death is described as our "enemy." Yet the bible does offer hope at Revelation 21:4, 'he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, no more mourning, outcry or pain. The former things have passed away.' My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you grieve the loss of a father and so much more to my classmates Linda and Timothy and your siblings.

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Such a wonderful soul now resting with God. My condolences to the family. May God's grace comfort you during this time. Mechelle

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My love and prayers are with you all, my family. May God continue blessing each of you. Love you all.

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Rest in heaven we love you grandaddy words cant bring you back but I no god has a better plan for you fly high tell grandma I said I love her to Fantasia Te'rasia Sebastian

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Rest in Heaven Granddad . I love you and you will be missed dearly .. Kendrick

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Rest In Peace now "Kalope" . You said you were tired and just wanted to go and rest. Well, you're doing just that now. I will miss you always, but! You are still with me in my heart every day. I love you always and forever, until we meet again POPS love @Fritos

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Rest in Heaven to the Best Grandfather a girl could ask for! I love you. Tocoa

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Rest in Heaven to the Best Grandfather a girl could ask for! I love you.

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