Willie Brann Womack Jr.

Willie Brann Womack, Jr., age 57, of Columbus, GA died on September 27, 2021. A visitation of family and friends of Willie will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM EST. Graveside service will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11:00 am EST at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 US-1, Rockledge FL.

Willie was born October 17, 1963 in Brevard County, Florida; the son of Willie Brann Womack, Sr. and Susan Almeta Medlin Womack. He grew up in the greater Cocoa Beach area in Florida. After high school, he attended Wichita State University. On a full-ride scholarship, he played football at Wichita State University as an offensive lineman (center) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Willie retired in 2016 with 30 years of service in Federal Law Enforcement. He is currently a member of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and the Florida SWAT Association. Mr. Womack is currently an Assistant Chief Judge for SWAT Round-Up International (SRI) and has been associated with that organization for 18 years.

To know Willie, was to know that he lived his life to the fullest in every sense of the meaning; he worked hard, loved fiercely, and cared deeply. He loved his family, was blessed with loving parents, a cherished brother, and his pride – his son Crockett.

He enjoyed traveling, learning, and appreciating all the corners of the world and he had no lack of photos to prove it. He loved his friends – every one of them. He could always be called on for help and was always available to celebrate.

Willie was an instructor by trade – he always had a pointer, a correction (usually a gentle correction), or tidbit of knowledge to share. He was very skilled in his profession, but also imparted a sense of deep appreciation - for time spent with loved ones and cherished experiences.

There was no shortage of antics with Willie and his friends. Friends that had become more like brothers. With no lack of personality, he continuously laughed along with friends, but tried diligently to be the “straight man.”

While there may be no statue or building erected in his name, his name and legacy lives in the hearts of the many people his life touched - his family, friends, colleagues, students – the list goes on. His impact was tremendous and felt by all and it will surely not be forgotten.

And that’s the bottom line!

Willie is preceded in death by: his parents, Willie Brann Womack, Sr., Susan Almeta Medlin Womack; and brother, Charles Richard Womack.

Survivors include: his son, Crockett Womack (Fiancé Madeline Jane Irvin); sister, Judy Atkins (Bill); sister, Nita Kerns (B); cousin, Cindy Putnam (Bruce) their sons, Andrew Putnam and Austin Putnam, cousin, Brenda Odum, her son, Houston Odum, cousin, Sheila Taro (Sal) their children Max Taro, Ginger Taro Madison, and cousin, Merinda Elliott (Steve).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Womack family.