Willie Lee

Dewberry

Mr. Willie Lee Dewberry was born on October 2, 1948, to the union of Mr. Jessie James Dewberry and Mrs. Ida Mae Dewberry in Greenville, Georgia. He received his formal education at Woodbury High School in Woodbury, Georgia. Willie Lee accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Willie Lee Dewberry was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Rosie Mae Holmes in Pike County, Georgia. Their union was blessed with three children. Willie Lee was employed by Holiday Construction as a Brick Mason for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding bikes, listening to music, and spending time with his family and friends.

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Mr. Willie Lee Dewberry's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie James and Ida Mae Dewberry; his wife, Rosie Mae Dewberry, and his  sister, Jessie Mae Prather.

Mr. Willie Lee Dewberry leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his children, Vanessa Dewberry, Anthony Dewberry, and Sherlene Buffin; his siblings, Clarence (Rose Marie) Dewberry, Morris Dewberry, Ella Mae Bray of Greenville, GA, Dianne Alford of Greenville, GA, Delouise Thompson of Griffin, GA, and Josephine (Ray) Ross of Fort Valley, GA. He also leaves a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church located at 873 E. Solomon Street. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Old/New Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery in Concord. Pastor Milton S. Goggins is the Eulogist.

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