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Obituary For Willie Lee Clements Sr.
We regretfully announce the passing of Mr. Willie Lee Clements Sr., age 92, of Grantville, Georgia on Monday, April 28, 2025 at his residence.
Mr. Willie Lee Clements Sr. was a longtime law enforcement officer and retired Lieutenant with the Newnan Police Department. He also served as a Police Detective during his distinguished career and was a respected member of the Grantville Community.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church, 463 Sewell Road in Grantville, Ga. (Lone Oak Community). Pastor Montavious Brinson, Eulogist.
Interment will follow in the Grantville City Cemetery.
Public viewing will be held at the Church on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO ST. PAUL CME CHURCH.
A Time to Be Born: Willie Lee was born June 14, 1932 to the late Earnest Clements, Sr. and the late Lola Kate Clements.
A Time to Learn and Serve: Willie Lee grew up in the Zion Hill Community and attended the Meriwether County School System. Early in life, he joined the St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church where he served faithfully until his health declined. He served in various capacities: Steward Board, Trustee, Male Chorus and Building Fund Committee. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 as a Corporal. He entered into the workforce at Georgia Power. Shortly afterwards, he found his passion and started his career with the City of Newnan Police Department; he was one of the first African Americans to join the Police Department. He was promoted as the first black detective on the force and it was just a matter of time before he would become Sargent and finally Lieutenant. He served with the department for over 28 years before retiring in 1994. He joined Coweta Fayette EMC where he was the first African American to serve on the policy making board from Coweta County. He retired after 44 years of dedicated service. He also served as Boy Scout Leader mentoring young boys as well as City Council members for over 20 years with the City of Grantville. Throughout his career, he was recognized as a trailblazer for making changes in the African American communities.
A Time to Love: On October 29, 1955, he was united in holy matrimony to Bobbie Jean Bohannon. Together, they were the proud parents of five children.
A Time to be at Peace: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love is appearing. 2 Timothy 4: 7-8.” On Monday, April 28, 2025, he peacefully transitioned to an eternal sleep at his residence.
A Time to Rejoice: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bobbie Jean Clements; his daughter, Mary Nell Rosser; grandsons, Reginald Johnson and Bennie Fuller; great-grandson, DeMorrio Fuller; son-in-law, Stalin Williams and John Rosser; siblings, Annie Mae Morris, Rev. Ike Reese, Ernest Hunter, Earnest Clements, Jr and Bishop Nelson Clements; sisters-in-law, Sarah Clements, Annie Ruth Clements and Gloria Hunter. The bridge to which he leaves to cherish his loving memories includes his children, Willie Lee, Jr. (Theresa), Gerald (Tina), Vickie Williams and Alonza Bohannon; grandchildren, Latonya Fuller (John), Christopher Owens, Darrell (Kimberlea) Owens, Shawon Barber, Greg Clements (Toni), Penny Hill (Eric), Stephanie Clements, Dantra Clements (Andrea), Stalin Williams, Jr., Tiffany Clements, Tabitha Clements, Tasha Clements and Shun Williams (Cassey); brother, James Clements; sister-in-law, Shirley Ann Clements; special nephew, Devon Pace (Victoria); and special friend, Ollie Parks. Others to cherish his memories include great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.
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My Condolences goes out to the family from M.S. Janie Ellis
Sending my deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.
My Sincere Condolences to the family.
So sorry for loss of your love one.
Condolences to a wonderful Family. May Jehovah (God) keep you strong at this time of your bereavement.
My Sincere Condolences to the family praying for Comfort and Strength R.I.P.
Praying for the Family
Condolences to Lt Clements Family. I worked with Lt Clements at Newnan PD before becoming Sheriff and continued to work with him until he retired. A good man, a good police officer and a good member of our community. Rest in peace my friend. Retired Sheriff Mike Yeager
We offer our sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. Willie Lee was an honorable and well respected man to all who knew him, and a long time friend of our family. We will certainly miss him ,but forever cherish wonderful memories of him. May God continue to Bless each of you and keep you in his loving care. THE HAWKINS FAMILY
My Condolences goes out to the Clements family from Harion Ellis and family
My condolences and prayers goe out to the Clements family🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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