Willie Fred Linder, age 64 of Athens, Ga passed November 5, 2024.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024 at The Chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.
Survivors include: wife, Cynthia Clark-Linder of Athens, GA; four children, Shaconda (Pnutt) Poole of Toccoa, GA, JoAnna Holland of Stockbridge, GA, Jai (Ciara) Holland of Cartersville, GA and Aderious Huff of Athens, GA; two step-children, Derrick Collins and Nicole (Gerald) Cooper; six siblings, Loretta Wheeler, Annie Grace (Larry) Mayfield, Maragret (Tommy) Cody, Hoyt Linder, Charles (Pat) Linder and Pam (Willie) Chapman; eight grandchildren, Destiny, Root, Jay, Maya, Nesi, Jayla, Ella & Dahlia. He also leaves a very special best friend, Martin Irvin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
One of the greatest athletes from Stephens County ever. God Bless you #17
Willie was one of a kind! He was a good friend and my mother's favorite student at SCHS. Though we are saddened to hear of his passing, we are grateful to have crossed paths with such a vibrant, caring spirit. Family, please accept our condolences from the Neal family in Toccoa, GA.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family from Dora, Sheriffa and family Your smile and presence will truly be missed sir! Rest well friend ❤️
He was a well respected man at pilgrims everyone loved him great friend he will be greatly missed fly high Mr willie
Mr.Willie I had the honor to know you for only a year and a half and it was a great time. You had a great since of humor you always made people laugh, u don't know how much your truly missed at the plant and in life in general. I miss you my friend and I'll see you on the other side
Condolences to the Linder family. We love Willie Fred but God loves him best. Sincerely, Bridget Hunter Huff🛐
You are so very missed already,rest in Heavenly peace. Praying for you all
Always was a mentor to myself and other kids in the community growing up, I always had the utmost respect for him.. Get your rest Coach. Condolences & prayers to the family.
Rest well Coach Willow! You were one of the best to ever do it! You loved your family, community, and respected everyone! Thanks for just being you coach...always encouraging and supportive! You will be truly missed! 💪🏽❤️🏀 Quan Warren
My heartfelt condolences to the family. My classmate Willie Fred was one of a kind. Always kept us laughing. He will definitely be missed. RIP Classmate 1978!
Sending condolence to the family from the Dortch Family.
Condolences to the whole entire family
I will truly miss you and that magical smile RIH now my friend. Praying for his family and friends 🙏 Veronica Marie Dortch and family
My prayers and condolences Juanita Johnson Hay Boone NC formerly Toccoa, Ga
Loved you willie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. The Arthur 's yolonda
Condolences to the family from SCHS Class of 78
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.