Deacon Thomas Eugene “Honey” McKennie entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Wadley.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Wadley, with Rev. Curtis Blair officiating. Burial will be in the Roberson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Mr. McKennie was a veteran of World War II and a retired educator and counselor of the Jefferson County, Georgia Public School System.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mrs. Julia Baker McKennie, Wadley; one daughter, Sonya Thomasina-Julia McKennie Everett, Wadley; a brother, George (Alice) McKennie, Savannah and a host of nieces nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A wake service will be held Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Wadley.
Hudson Mortuary, 144 Butts Street, Wadley, is in charge of arrangements.