Mr. Charlie Frank Respress

Obituary For Mr. Charlie Frank Respress

Mr. Charlie Frank Respress, more affectionately known as “Weencee,” was born February 6,1949 to the late Mrs. Lucille Respress Walker and the late Mr. Theodore Respress in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia. At an early age he joined the Friendship Baptist Church. He was educated in the Upson County School System and attended Drake High School, where he made friends that lasted his lifetime. Weencee enlisted in the United States Army on September 9, 1969 and served until March 10,1970, where he received an honorable discharge. After returning home, he earned his GED and furthered his education in Barbering School. He was employed by the Nabisco Company as a baker. He met and courted Ms. Juanita Ellerbee; and, on November 15, 1995, they were joined in holy matrimony. They shared thirty-five years together until his passing. Weencee enjoyed reading, especially the Bible and his daily bread; tithing to his church; watching television; watching sports; socializing with his friends on the phone talking about sports and politics; spending time with his children; and attending family gatherings. On Thursday, December 31, 2020, the Lord called Weence’s his name. He answered and went home to eternal rest. His departure has saddened the hearts of his family, but his memory will live on. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Hilt and Obie Pennyman. Weencee leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Juanita Ellerbee Respress of College Park, GA; his step-mother, Sally Respress of Thomaston, GA; fifteen children, Terrell Respress of Fairbur, GA, Shenque Raines and Roosevelt Walker both of Atlanta, GA, Donna Stegall and Shawn Tinney both of Decatur, GA James Raines of Farmington Hills, MI, Clifford Lyons of Southfield, MI, Bernard Griffin of OH, Christy Parker of Morrow, GA, Jauaquin Respress of Santee, CA, James Coggins of Marietta, GA, Debbie Gibson of Ohio, IL, Nikki Wade of Savannah, GA, Troy Woodard of Thomaston, GA and The Al Respress of College Park, GA; three generations of grandchildren; one sister, Christine Hilt of CA; two brothers, Isaac Rogers of Thomaston, GA and Terry Respress of Atlanta, GA; one uncle, Amos Respress of Yatesville, GA; four sisters-in-law, Sherry Willis, Ethel Jean (James) Merritt, Vickie Ellerbee and Christy Ellerbee all of Thomaston, GA; several half-sisters and half-brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.