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Monroe Today
By the People, for the People
John 'John Boy' Willie Sorrells, Jr., 58, of Monroe, Passes Away
Funeral services to be held on Thursday, March 12th at Meadows Funeral Home
Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:30pm
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John (John Boy) Willie Sorrells, Jr., age 58 of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born in Walton County on February 26, 1968 to the late John Willie Sorrells, Sr. and the late Linda Henson Sorrells. Surviving family members include his fiancée, Dorothy Jane Green, and several siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Why it matters
The passing of John Sorrells is a loss for the local Monroe community, where he lived for many years. His funeral service will provide an opportunity for family, friends, and community members to come together to mourn his death and celebrate his life.
The details
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at Meadows Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on the same day at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Farmer and Rev. Frankie Green officiating. Interment will follow at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
- John Sorrells passed away on March 9, 2026.
- Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
The players
John (John Boy) Willie Sorrells, Jr.
A 58-year-old resident of Monroe, Georgia who passed away on March 9, 2026.
Dorothy Jane Green
The fiancée of John Sorrells.
Norma Jean Stout
The sister of John Sorrells.
Belinda Harris
The sister of John Sorrells.
Rev. Mike Farmer
One of the officiating ministers for the funeral service.
The takeaway
The community of Monroe will come together to mourn the loss of John Sorrells and celebrate his life through the funeral service and interment at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
