William Lee Rister

William Lee Rister, 85, of Lizella, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2;00 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Chris Minton will officiate. The family will have a time of visitation on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. till service time in the Mausoleum Chapel.

Born in Swancey, South Carolina, he was preceded in death by his parents, Milledge Lee Rister and Maggie Rish Rister and a daughter, Gina Greene. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, an avid supporter of the Carolina Gamecocks. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Robins Air Force Base for 40 years.

Mr. Rister was a member of Lizella Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and attended and taught Sunday School. He also was a member of the Gideons and Lions Club. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Dixie Seniors Golf Group.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Bloodworth Rister, Children, Michael Hooks (Joni) and Janice Braddy Smith (Jerry). Four grandchildren and Four great grandchildren. Sister, Yvonne Terry, a nephew and five nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Georgia Baptist Home for Children, P.O. Box 329 Palmetto, Ga. 30268 or to Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 South Lizella Road, Lizella, Georgia 31052.

Snows at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.