Willie Ed Burgess, age 94 of Athens, GA passed March 12, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 17, 2024, 2:00 PM, at Oconee Baptist Church, 58 Lower Wire Bridge Road, Stephens, GA with interment in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Viewing Saturday 1-6 PM, at the funeral home.
Willie leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters, Angela (John) Burnette and Wanda (Minister Stacey) Stevens both of Athens, GA and Pamela (Elder Dennis) Long of Winterville, GA; one son, Arthur Lee of Cleveland, Ohio; seven cherished grandchildren, Jonnita (Kelvin) Potter, Marcus (Lakeisha) Walters, Kari Walters, Denesha (Keith) Hill, Tuwanna Gilham, William (Carol) Stevens, Tamara Long, Stacy Stevens II, Danielle Stevens and Ramone Goddard; twenty great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Alfreda) Finch of Athens, GA; three sisters-in-law, Magnolia Norman, Betty (Minister David) Sims and Janie Burgess; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.
Andrew Suddreth sent The Peace Lily for Willie E. Burgess - March 16, 2024
Sorry for your loss. With Love from Andrew and Abby Suddreth and families.
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Willie E. Burgess - March 15, 2024
I love you so much Grandaddy ❤️🕊️
Pam, Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, always near, still loved, still missed, and so very dear.
Christine Howard
Missing you so much
Love you dad.
Sending love and prayers for the family... I'll always remember Mr. Ed. --Michelle (Shell)
Sending prayers and condolences to the family and so very sorry for your loss 🙏 Miss Nita Johnson.
Praying for God's strength for the family
Thank you for raising me, I am really missing you !
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