William Lester Staples

William Lester Staples, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the age of 86. Mr. Staples served with the Georgia Air National Guard for 9 years before receiving an honorable discharge. He then attended and graduated from Southern Tech in 1958. Mr. Staples was a member of Conyers First United Methodist Church for 48 years where he sang in the Chancel Choir. He was also a Mason at Zingara Lodge #519 in Conyers. Mr. Staples was a dedicated employee and worked in the transportation industry in Mobile, Alabama, for 17 years, and for the last 5 years, served as a terminal manager. He also worked for Capital Rubber and Gasket which later became Industrial Supply for 37 years as a salesman. Mr. Staples was a master craftsman who enjoyed doing carpentry work for his church and making furniture for his family and friends. Family was most important to him, and he will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Staples was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lyman and Ethel (Perry) Staples.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Clyde Staples; daughters, Cathy Billington (Tom), Judi Anderson (Scott); grandchildren, Christopher Jenkins, Katie Allen (JT), Zach Nichols (Jessica), Ashley Crowe (Blake), Samantha Nichols; Ron Nichols, (father of Zach, Ashley, and Samantha); great-grandchildren, Makenzie Jenkins, Kennedi Allen, Willow Crowe, Harper Nichols; sister, Marilyn Donnelly; sister-in-law, Kathryn Davis; nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Staples will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022, 4:00 P.M., at First United Methodist Church, 921 North Main Street NW, in Conyers, with Rev. Chris Shurtz officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family one hour prior to his service, from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. The service will be livestreamed on the First United Methodist Church Conyers Facebook page. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to: Conyers First United Methodist Church, 921 Main Street, Conyers, Georgia 30013; Shiloh United Methodist Church, 10 Almon Church Road, Covington, Georgia 30014; or Abbey Hospice 215 Azalea Court, Social Circle, Georgia 30025.

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