Mr. Ed Willie Wells Jr., the son of Trudie Mae Wells and the late Ed Willie Wells Sr., was born on April 17, 1958. He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church; and recently rededicated his life.
Ed Willie graduated from Jenkins County High School. He was a hard worker and worked in several different capacities including agriculture, landscaping, and heavy machinery operation. At the time of his passing, Ed Willie was a maintenance worker at McDonald's. He loved people and was always willing to give his first and his last. In his spare time, he also enjoyed grilling, fishing, gardening, and chauffeuring others.
Ed Willie transitioned from this earthly life on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his residence in Millen, Georgia. He was preceded by his father Ed Willie Wells Sr., and brother Alvin Randy Whitfield.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted mother, Trudie Mae Wells of Millen, Georgia; three sisters: Patricia Ann (Darryll) Simpkins of Hephzibah, Georgia, Essie Mae Hutchins of Atlanta, Georgia, Christy Ervin of Waynesboro, Georgia; two brothers: Dennis Lee Wells of Atlanta, Georgia and Eddie James (Dora) Wells of Millen, Georgia; two aunts: Eliza Lakes and Daphine (Lorenzo) Terry of Waynesboro, Georgia; two uncles: Alphonso Lakes and Joe Lakes of Waynesboro, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Public viewing will be Friday, January 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.