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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Arthur James
"Fella" Wimbush, Jr.
d. Apr 2, 2023
Gwinnett County
Obituary
Mr. Arthur James Wimbush, Jr., the son of the late Arthur Wimbush, Sr., and Jeanette Tyler woods Parks, was born on March 1, 1977, in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Arthur grew up on the Northside of Griffin in Spalding Heights. He was known by many as "Suga Hills", the notorious 6-1-5.
He was educated throughout the Griffin-Spalding County Schools System, he decided to pursue another route and obtained his GED. He felt strongly that education was important, and was a life long learner. Arthur started completing his studies at Strayer University with the goal of obtaining his Associate Degree in Business Administration. He pushed his middle son, Artavious to pursue and obtain his college degree from Georgia Southern University.
A pure genius with a mastermind for music, and a lethal component when it came to writing music, his gift and ability to hop on a track will never be undermined. Arthur had a deep passion and love for basketball, which was passed down to his sons, Dajhmere, and Joshua Amir. In 2003, Arthur released one of the most popular songs to ever come out of the City of Griffin, "Get Off". It garnered him a wide spread of exposure with in several music labels, to name a few, Atlantic, Universal, and Capitol. Arthur decided to sign to "Tight to Death Records.
On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Mr. Arthur James Wimbush Jr, left his earthly home to reap his just reward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Wimbush, Sr., and Jeanette Parks, and his brother, Vinson Woods.
He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Dajhmere La'davieon Hall, Artavious E. Morgan, BSc of Newnan, GA, and Joshua Amir Morgan of Griffin, GA. His siblings, Cynthia Woods, Nita (Dwight) Fulton of Athens, GA, LaTonya Wimbush (Johnny) Cole, of Griffin, GA, Stephanie Goodman, Jackie Foster, Darryl bailey of Griffin, GA, and Rodney Parks of Greenwood, SC. 2 grandchildren, Kassidy Daniel, and Nilija Taylor Hall. A very devoted friend/brother Ced "Snoop" Lyons. He also leaved a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Gerod D. Duff is Eulogist. "Fella, your wings were ready, but our hearts were not". Please continue to keep the entire family in your prayers.
Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at
www.burdensfuneralhome.net
or call 678-603-1666.
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