Mr. Willie James Kitchens Jr.

Mr. Willie James Kitchens Jr. obituary, Richland, GA

Mr. Willie James Kitchens Jr.

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Mar

21

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Greenbriar Cemetery

131 Lindy Lane, Richland, GA 31825

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Willie Kitchens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Thomas Funeral Home - Lumpkin on Mar. 19, 2026.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 ~ (KJV)

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Mr. Willie James Kitchens Jr. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at Greenbriar Cemetery, 131 Lindy Lane, Richland, Georgia 31825.

Public visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Joseph N. Booth Memorial Chapel of The Thomas Funeral Home, 218 Surles Street, Lumpkin, Georgia 31815 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.

Rev. Eric Thomas, Eulogist

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers!

Note: For the safety of our staff and family, to mitigate the spread of the Influenza Virus and COVID-19, we ask that everyone continue practicing social distancing as much as possible.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

21

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Greenbriar Cemetery

131 Lindy Lane, Richland, GA 31825

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.