Willie Robert

Elliott, Sr.

Mr. Willie R. Elliott Sr. was born on March 1, 1951, to the late loving parents of Margaret E. Ragland and the late Joseph McDaniel in McDonough, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Henry County School System. Mr. Willie R. Elliott Sr. accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at New Big Springs Baptist Church in Locust Grove, Georgia. He later became united with Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia where he served as a faithful member for years.

On July 17, 1976  Mr. Willie R. Elliott Sr. was united in holy matrimony with the love of his life, Mrs. Annette Wynn, in McDonough, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 5 wonderful children.

From 1970-1973 when he was honorably discharged, Mr. Willie R. Elliott Sr. was enlisted in the United States Army. After being discharged he became employed by several different companies including working for Henry County, the City of McDonough, and Snapper Power Equipment where he was a machine operator for 27 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed cooking for family reunions and other family events, fishing, and hunting.

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Mr. Willie R. Elliott Sr. surrendered his earthly life and gained his wings to be with his Heavenly Father. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort during our time of mourning. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annette Wynn; son, Joseph Elliott; mother, Margaret E. Ragland; father, Joseph McDaniel; brother, Joseph Henry McDaniel Jr.; and sister, Lula Mae Wright.

Mr. Willie R. Elliott Sr. leaves his everlasting memories to be cherished in the hearts of his daughters, Tracie Reese and Lisa Ingram (Jeff) McDaniels; sons, Willie R. Elliott Jr. and Jason Elliott; sisters, Pastor Essie McDaniel Taylor and Shirley McDaniel (Kenneth) Sims (both of Fitzgerald, GA), Patsy Ragland, and Marjorie Ragland; brothers, John Ragland, Gary Ragland, Horace Ragland, Walter Ragland, and Patrick Ragland; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church located at 873 E. Solomon Street in Griffin. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Rose Garden Cemetery with Military Honors located at 725 Iris Lake Road in McDonough. Pastor Milton S. Goggins is the Pastor of Mt. Moriah and the Eulogist.

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