Christopher Hakim

"Cj" Wellmaker

Christopher Wellmaker was born on December 22, 2005, in McDonough Henry County, Georgia, to LaTonya Slaughter and Christopher Wellmaker. He was affectionately known as CJ. He was raised in his mom's home with two older brothers, three older sisters, and one younger sister. When his older siblings left home, he took pride in being "the man of the house". He took this responsibility very seriously and would constantly monitor the whereabouts of his baby sister, Shumara.

One of CJ's greatest pleasures was being an uncle, and he was blessed with 14 nieces and nephews. CJ loved all of them and proudly took responsibility for caring for them. He could change a diaper faster than most of their mothers, and never mind taking responsibility. CJ would also meet the nieces and nephews who attended Lamar County Primary School at the bus drop off point, to ensure they arrived home safely. He loved them like they were his own and was looking forward to the birth of another niece or nephew in February 2024.

CJ was a gifted athlete. He played baseball, basketball, and football in middle school, and high school. He distinguished himself in all the sports he played. His performance was rewarded with many plaques and trophies. He was a member of the 14u All Star Team competing at the state level. He enjoyed playing all sports, but his heart was really in football. He was an exceptional football player that had professional scouts tracking his performance. Life events out of his control pulled him away from the sports that he loved and unfortunately for us, we will never have the pleasure of seeing him play professionally.

CJ was recently considering joining the armed forces to secure a brighter future. His plan came to an end on the evening of September 24, 2023, when his life was taken. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother LaTonya Slaughter, his father Christopher Wellmaker, Sr.; his siblings, Anthony "Hashim" Slaughter, Jr., Zakkiyya "Kiyya" Slaughter (Tobias Harris), Annisa Slaughter, Dayvauntay "Day Day" Slaughter (Ajah Eleby), Cordella "CeCe" Slaughter, Shumara Wellmaker, Jaden Wellmaker, and Jamoni Wellmaker; his grandmother, Betty Wellmaker; aunt, Dorothy Wellmaker; uncles, Brice Johnson, John "Red" Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Jimmy Wellmaker, Unricko Wellmaker (Shanta), Max Wellmaker, Gregory (Okesha) Wellmaker, and Antoine
Wellmaker; nieces, Whitney Williams, Ariana Slaughter, Ayla Slaughter, Aubrey Dumas, Alessia Dumas, A'Rayah Walker, and Marlee Turner; nephews, Ayden Slaughter, Aaron Slaughter, Kamren Turner, Allen Slaughter, Amir Turner, Dialyn Slaughter, and Armias Slaughter; bonus grandmother, Linda Slaughter Hudson, and a long list of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 Pm at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Fred Blackmon is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". 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.