Willie James Christopher, Sr., 87, of 217 Cannon Road transitioned from earth to heaven on Sunday, February 24, 2025 at his home.

Born January 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Wiley Christopher, Sr. and the late Rebecca Watson Christopher.

He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church where he served as a trustee, a member of the Mass Choir, Gospel and Adult Choirs. He also served as a member of Mount Pisgah Masonic Lodge #419.

He graduated from Brewer High School in 1959 and was a longtime employee of the CSX Railroad System.  He found joy in gardening and riding his bicycle.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Walter Christopher, Sr., Henry Allen Christopher, Wiley Christopher, Jr. and Joseph Christopher.

He is survived by his wife, Mattie Tolbert Christopher; two sons, Aaron Darnell Christopher and Willie James Christopher, Jr.; one brother, Johnny (Charlene) Christopher of Detroit, Michigan; one sister, Mary (Curtis) Anderson of Dublin, Georgia; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, four sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 1-6 P.M. at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church at 1 P.M.

The family is at the home.

Parks Funeral Home is assisting the Christopher Family.