Donald Cornelius

Wellmaker

Donald Cornelius Wellmaker was born on April 17, 1972, to the union of Willie Hayes Wellmaker and Pearlie Mae Neal in Thomaston, Georgia. Donlad recieved his formal education in the Pike County School System in Zebulon, Georgia.

Donald was employed by Specialty Structural Products as a Supervisor, until his health began to decline.

On Sunday, June 23, Donald left his earthly home to reap his just reward. He was precede in death by his parents, Pearlie Mae Neal, and Willie Hayes Wellmaker, and his sister Deborah Williams.

Mr. Donald Cornelius Wellmaker leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, two daughters, Cierea Wellmaker, and Liakendra (James) Bateman; three grandchildren, Mayaya Parker, Andreas Durham, and Kennedi Foster; siblings, Mark (Vanessa) Wilkins, Maurice (Davette) Wellmaker, Sandra (Perry) Burden, Donette Wellmaker, Subrenna (Tracy) Weathers, Reginald Parks, Gale (Robert) Hunt, Hardy (Erica) Anthony, Stacey Stapelton, Christi Scott; his caring fiance, Lakedda Freeman; aunts, Ludie Maude Owens, Shirley (Rick) Williams, and Annie Thomspon; uncles, Henry Neal, and Bobby Neal; very special friends, Tammy McDowell, Sirpater Geiger, Vincent Motes, Sr., Bennie (Toysia) Cook, and Fredrick Williams. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM 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 Moody's Memorial Gardens. Rev. Fred Blackmon is the Eulogist and Pastor Lamar Dewberry is the Officiant.