Willie Henry

Dewberry

Mr. Willie Henry Dewberry was born on November 26, 1942, to the late Robert Maines and Ms. Adell Dewberry in Concord, Georgia. Willie henry received his formal education in the Pike County School System in Concord, Georgia. Willie Henry accepted Christ as his Savior and was united with Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at the age of ten years old.

Mr. Willie Henry Dewberry was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Mamie Ruth Starks in Zebulon, Georgia. Their union was blessed with seven children, who brought immeasurable joy and love to their lives. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, tending to his garden, which he generously shared with loved ones.

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Mr. Willie Henry Dewberry left his earthly home to reap his just reward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Maines, and Adell Dewberry; three sons, Henry Lee Starks, Eddie Starks, and Ulysses Dewberry; six sisters and one brother.

Mr. Willie Henry Dewberry leaves behind cherished memories in the hearts of his beloved wife, Mamie Ruth Starks-Dewberry; four daughters, Mamie Lee harper, Patricia Lawrence, Trudie Dewberry Jester, and Edna Dewberry; three siblings, Katie Dewberry, Mary Dewberry, and Eddie James Dewberry; one sister-in-law, Lillie Starks; thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 1:00 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 Garden. Pastor Lamar Dewberry is the Eulogist.