ABOUT US

Gene is a lifelong Mitchell County resident. He has spent his career in farming and livestock, currently now devoted to cattle. He purchased Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in May 2014 changing the name to Willis-Jamerson-Braswell. Gene has a desire to preserve the history of the funeral home as he has been a friend of the past owners and has a love for his hometown. Along with his son, Robby, and staff, Gene is committed to providing the same hometown care and concern to families in need as provided in the past. He invites everyone to visit, see the renovations and meet the staff. Gene has three children, Robby (Reanna) Willis, Maria (Matthew) Free, and Walker (Daniell) Willis and six grandchildren, Matthew and Hanna Willis, Daye Vansickle, Abigail and Isabella Free, and Colson Willis.

Cheryl is a lifelong Pelham, Mitchell County resident. She is a licensed Funeral Apprentice and serves as Office Manager. Cheryl retired as Manager of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit, Office of Child Support Enforcement with the State of Georgia. She holds an Accounting Degree from South Georgia Technical School, serves as Secretary/Treasurer and webmaster for the Georgia Federation of Saddle Clubs, Deep Dixie Association and formerly served as President of Mitchell County Saddle Club.  She also serves as the Georgia representative for the Florida Equine Athletic Magazine. Cheryl has two children, Tripp (Tiffany) Swilley, Brooke (Yancey) Howell, and four grandchildren - Savannah Swilley Griner, Wes Swilley, Zachary Howell and Alyssa Howell, all are Mitchell County residents.

Walker is a lifelong resident of Mitchell County and a graduate of Pelham High School.  He holds an Associate Degree from South Georgia Technical Institute. Walker works along side his father, Gene, in the cattle operation and with Robby, in the funeral service.  Walker is responsible for all opening / closing of grave sites, setting monuments and  assisting with funeral services.  In his spare time, he loves spending time with his wife, Danielle and young son, Colson.  He is an avid Duck Hunter and can be found surrounded by friends at any given time. 

Nathan is a resident of Grady County and currently serves as pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and past pastor of Midway Baptist Church in Meigs.  

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Ella is a lifelong resident of Mitchell County. She graduated from Pelham High School and  is currently attending Georgia Southern University majoring in Marketing.  In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and going to the beach. 

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March 19, 1954-March 28, 2017