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Official Obituary of

Willie J. Roseborough

April 21, 1971 ~ January 14, 2026 (age 54) 54 Years Old

Willie Roseborough Obituary

Willie Roseborough was born April 21, 1974 to George Smart, Sr. and Hattie Lou Smart in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was called home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Buford, Georgia.

 

Willie accepted Jehovah into his heart and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.. He attended Decatur County Schools and was later led to work. He was employed by Stones in Bainbridge for many years. When he was not at work he enjoyed spending his time watching football which gave him great pleasure.

Willie was preceded in death by his mother and father, George, Sr and Hattie Lou Smart. 

He leaves to cherish his most precious memories, a loving daughter, Shanna McGriff and two loving grandchildren. His siblings: John Henry Smart(Barbara), Laura Mae Roseborough, Vera Smart, Lou Roseborough, Annette Smart, Jennette Smart Parrish(Ricky), Jerome Smart, Walter Roseborough(Paula), and George Smart, Jr.

He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to cherish the love and affection he leaves behind.

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
January 23, 2026

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Bouie Memorial Chapel of Collins Family Mortuary
203 West Shotwell Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819

Graveside Service
Saturday
January 24, 2026

1:00 PM
Open Pond Cemetery
Vada Rd
Climax, GA 39834

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