Johnny Will

Moreland

Mr. Johnny Will Moreland, everyone knew him as JW Moreland was born on March 28, 1940 to the late John Henry Moreland, Sr., and the late Willie Lee McDowell-Moreland in Concord, Georgia. Johnny was the 4th child of seven children. He was a vivacious child, so full of life. He received his formal education at Pike County Consolidated High School in Concord, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 10 years old, and was united with Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church in Hollonville, Georgia.

Mr. Johnny Will Moreland was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Joyce Cook on June 28, 1960, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their union was blessed with 4 children. Johnny had various jobs, but found the most enjoyment as an entrepreneur. Everyone knew for his handy-man services, and most notably for repairing roofs.

Mr. Johnny Will Moreland departed this life on June 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Cook; his parents, John Henry, Sr., and Willie Lee Moreland; son, Robin E. Moreland; brothers, John Henry Moreland, Jr., and Jimmy L. Moreland, and sister, Annie Maude Moreland.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Deborah Moreland, Johnny W. (Felicia) Moreland, Jr., Rico (Rochelle) Moreland, Johndra (Jonathan) Moreland Williams, Timberly Moreland, and Amy Berry; his siblings, lady Eloise Moreland (Rev. Sherman) Curtis, and Freddie E. Moreland; 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Minister Rochelle Moreland will officiate and Rev. Kenneth L. Curtis, Sr., is the Eulogist.