Mr. Julius M. Wellmaker, 86, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 following a brief illness.
He was born in Lincoln County, Ga. on April 15, 1931 and was the son of the late Joseph Lawrence Terry Wellmaker and Rosa Lee Crook Wellmaker. Julius enlisted in the U.S. Army on Nov. 28, 1951, earned the rank of corporal and was discharged on Nov. 27, 1953, having served as an executive chef. He was a longtime employee of East Coast Produce.
Julius was preceded by his wives, Dorothy Wellmaker and Janet Wellmaker; two sisters, Doris and Jeanette; and one brother, Walter Lawrence Wellmaker.
Surviving family include three children, Carol (Ray) Paul, Michael Wellmaker and Jerry Wellmaker; seven grandchildren, Chad (Jenifer) Paul, Michele (Jake) Long, Steven Paul, Jerry Wellmaker II, Jamie Raulerson, Dustin Cline and Ashley Raulerson; and three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas and Madelyn.
Graveside funeral service with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Rev. Doyle Harper officiating.
Peeples Family Funeral Homes