William Lester Rountree, Jr.

William Lester Rountree, Jr., 87, of Valdosta, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born in Ray City, GA on August 11, 1931 to the late William Lester Rountree and Mary Lee Spells Rountree. Mr. Rountree worked for 23 years at Metal Products of Valdosta, after retiring he delivered drugs for Barnes Drug Store. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. William was known for always letting you know that he loved you, and he never met a stranger. He had compassion for others and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Lake Park.
Mr. Rountree is survived by his son Lester (Sarah) Rountree, of Valdosta, his four grandchildren Matthew (Emily) Knighton, of Madison, GA, Amanda (Clay) Parker of Valdosta, Wesley (Morgan) Rountree of Springfield, GA, and Justin (Tasha) Rountree of Valdosta, his six great grandchildren, and one brother James (Jerrie) Rountree of Naylor, GA, and his great niece Elizabeth Frier who cared for Mr. Rountree in his final months. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years Dorothy Garris Rountree, one daughter Theresa Bracene Rountree, and his parents.
A funeral service for Mr. Rountree will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11:00 am at Corinth Cemetery with Bro. Stanley Luke and Bro. Robert Dawson officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane.