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Sammie Willis

November 25, 1958 - January 21, 2022

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Obituary For Sammie Willis

K. K. Sewell Funeral Home in Manchester respectfully announces the passing of Sammie Willis on Friday the 21st 2022.

Graveside service will be at Powell Baptist Church in Talbotton Ga on January 27, 2022 at 1 PM.

Brother Sammie Willis was born November 25, 1958 to the late Mr. Charlie Willis, Jr. and Mrs. Ester Willis in Talbotton, GA. On Friday, January 21, 2022, he transitioned from his labor to reward at the St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Sammie accepted Christ and attended the Powell Baptist Church and the Jordan Grove Baptist Church in Roberta, GA where he was treated as a member and a friend.

He graduated with the Class of 1976 from Central High School in Talbotton, GA. After graduation, he was employed by Thomaston Mills and later pursued his career with the CSX Railroad until he retired. He was also a member of the Talbot County Lodge #56 for over 20 years where he served in different capacities. Mr. Sammie was a “Jack-of-all-Trades”, and he mastered some, especially landscaping and handyman. He was admired by many for his well-manicured yard as well as his beautiful flowers, fruit trees and shrubs. He was always lending a helping hand to family members and friends.

Sammie was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Cynthia R. Willis and a stepson, Antonia “Squirrel” Jordan.

Sammie’s memories will be cherished by a loving wife of 16 years, Wardell Jordan Willis; three children: Letecia S. Willis, Lillian Epps and Avalandria Epps-Melvin; one daughter-in-law: Janice Jordan; Eleven grand children: Brianna Bledsoe, Asiah Bledsoe, Jacari Bledsoe, Rasheed Lawal, Jermaine Durham, Nicholas Epps, Michael Melvin, Montavious Jordan, Briana Lewis, Christopher Jordan, and Zhane’ Jordan; one great grandchild: Little Karmello Jordan; seven siblings: Charlie Mae (Ira) Whitehead, Virginia Mahone, Janie (Joe) Pritchard, Elaine Hoskins, Johnny (Sylvia) Willis, David (Justin) Willis all of Talbotton, GA and Larry (Siddie) Willis of Waverly Hall, GA; brother and sister-in-laws: Milton (Lisa) Jordan, Roosevelt (Sherryl) Jordan, Bennie Lue Jordan; one uncle: Tommie Lee Holt; his #1 sidekick and best friend: Eddie Trice and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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27 Jan

Graveside Service

01:00 PM

Powell Baptist Church Burkette Road Talbotton, GA 31827 Get Directions »
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  • January 28, 2022

  • January 28, 2022

    My sincere condolences and prayers to Sammie family and friends. I will miss his soft and respectful demeanor. Continue to Rest Safely in His Arms, my cousin and neighbor. 💔🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💔

  • January 25, 2022

    I extend my deepest condolences to the entire family, my family. Sammie was a man of stature and walked softly. Debera Ayers and Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • January 25, 2022

    Brother Sammie..With your passing, the family link has been broken in many places..There will forever be a void in my heart of soul. Thanks for all that you have done for me and the great memories. Sammie you will be greatly missed💔. Rest Easy Bro❤️

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