James "Jim" Everett Walea Sr

James Everett Walea, Sr. (Jim), 78, died on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Born in Chatham County, Jim lived in Garden City since 1960. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City. He served as a deacon, church treasurer and participated in other church organizations. He graduated from Groves High School, Armstrong Junior College and Georgia Southern College. He served in the United States Army for 2 Years. He was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado. Jim worked as an accountant at Union Camp/International Paper. He later became a Supervisor and then Manager of the Accounting Department until he retired in 2004 with 36 years of service. He worked for Indigo Construction and also Adams Warnock Corporation. Jim was a member of the Frank F. Baker Lodge #46 F&AM in Garden City.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Sue Anderson Walea (SuSu), his parents Pierce Grady Walea (Pete) and Edna Kent Walea; his nephew Larry Thomas Blissett (Ladd).

Survivors include his son James E. (Jay) Walea (Karen), daughter Kristi Walea Miller (Patrick); grandchildren Jayden Claire Walea and Saige Evan Walea, Reed Walea Miller and Briar Everett Miller; his sister Sondra Walea Blissett (Charlie); niece Kimberly Blissett Gatch (Louie), great-nephews and great-niece, Harrison Chandler Gatch (Rachel), Abigaile Katelyn Gatch, Langston Chase Gatch; uncle, Rex David Kent (Vern); and many cousins.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Funeral Home with services beginning at 12:00 noon in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be given to The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy at info@pbconservancy.org or First Baptist Church Of Garden City, 35 Nelson Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408.

Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, GA 31408. (912) 964-2862. www.bakermccullough.com