Willie James

"Tootsie" Duffey

Mr. Willie James Duffey was born on August 26, 1973, to the loving parents of Dorothy Duffey Thomas, and the late Charles Grayson in Griffin, Georgia. Tootsie as he was affectionately called by family and friends, received his formal education in the Griffin Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia.

Tootsie was a loving, caring and giving person. One of his greatest joys, was his family. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, cooking, carpentry, attending family events, dancing, and he most certainly stayed in tune with his humorous side, by always telling jokes.

On Saturday, July 30, 2022, Mr. Willie James Duffey left his earthly home, and walked right up to his Heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Grayson, and aunt Nelly Duffey.

He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted and loving mother, Dorothy Duffey (Gregory) Thomas; son, Kaitlom Duffey; daughter, Serenity Smith; grandmother, Annie Merriwether; sisters, Kanjulla Johnson, and Francine Thomas; aunts, Nora Thompson, Monica (Eric) Little, Gloria Granison, and Rosetta Peoples. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home going Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00 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 Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Zachery Holmes is the Eulogist, and Bishop Michael Lawrence is the Eulogist.