Waymon Saffo's Obituary
Waymon Saffo was born on December 21, 1942 in Rockdale County, GA to the late Odessa Saffo and Willie Smith. He was raised by the late Queenie Smith. Waymon was the 2nd of three brothers. Waymon was preceded in death by his brother A.V. Saffo. On November 7, 2017 he departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Waymon Saffo received his formal education from the Rockdale County Public School System, where he graduated from the J.P. Carr School. He was a member of Peeks Chapel Baptist Church in Conyers, GA. Waymon Saffo met Shirley Webb in 1967. It was love at first sight. He was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Shirley on June 29, 1969. They were a true example of the phrase, "two shall become one". Waymon Saffo worked at Gibson-Holmes for over 30 years as a machine operator and Papa's Country Buffet for over 17 years. When Waymon wasn't working, he was watching baseball especially the Atlanta Braves and listening to gospel music. As matter of fact, he used to sing in a gospel quartet many years ago. Waymon had a unique sense of humor and could put a smile on anyone's face with his calm, gentle, and humble demeanor. You could always count on him to support the kid's activities, school and sporting events. Waymon was very much a family man. Waymon Saffo affectionately loved by all was a wonderful man and loving husband. He leaves to cherish his memory; his devoted companion and wife of 48 years; brother, Brad Smith; aunts, Magdalene Stewart and Christine Banks; sisters-in-Laws, Charlotte (Willie) Zanders, Sheila (Randolph) Jones, Brenda Webb, and Belinda (Steve) Williams; brother-in-laws, Anthony Webb and Donald Webb; nieces, nephews, *special friend - Charlie Callahan, and a host of relatives and friends. Let the life I've lived Let the life I've lived speak for me. When I come to the end of this road, And I lay down my heavy load, Let the life I've lived speak for me.
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