Rev. N. Earl Wellborn

Rev. N. Earl Wellborn, age 88, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. A visitation for family and friends of Rev. Wellborn will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia, and the funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM.

Earl graduated from Sylvan High School in Atlanta, Georgia Southern University, and he attended Southeastern Seminary. Earl married the love of his life, Patricia Harbin on August 16, 1957. Earl was an ordained minister for 70 years, sharing the Good News of his Savior Jesus Christ in numerous Southern Baptist churches throughout Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama. He was a member of Wynnbrook Baptist Church, and the L.I.G.H.T. (Learning in God’s house together) Sunday School class.

Rev. Wellborn is preceded in death by: his wife, Patricia Harbin Wellborn; his parents, Raymond Nesbert Wellborn and Gertrude Floride Wellborn; his brother, Edward Wellborn; his sisters, Lois Atkins, and Jeanette Morgan.

Survivors include: his daughters, Glenda (Roderick) Burch, Dr. Patricia (Dr. Frank) Hampton; grandchildren, Luke (Danielle) Burch, Ben (Mary) Hampton, Rachel Burch, Lauren (Lance) Thompson; great grandchildren, Addie, Connor, Jennifer, and Koris Burch, Millie Hampton; nephews and nieces; and Ralph and Connie King whom he considered family.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Wynnbrook Baptist Church, https://wynnbrookbaptist.com/give

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