Mr. Michael Wayne Staley, Sr. of 505 East 27th Avenue, Cordele, Georgia died Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary the Hope In the Word Ministries in Cordele, Georgia.  The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.

The life journey of Michael Wayne Staley, Sr. began on Friday, January 27, 1956, in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia. He was a proud son of Ernest Staley, Sr. and Florine Fenn Staley.

As Michael grew, he was taught the importance of education and learning skills that would help along the way. He graduated from Crisp County High School in 1974. He perfected his skills and became a certified electrician. Realizing the value of his hands, he was also a self-trained mechanic and carpenter.

Throughout his life, Michael carried the joy of the Lord in his heart. In 2013 he became a member of Hope In the Word Ministry. He was a very devoted member who willingly served with a kind and caring spirit.

Along with his love for the Lord and his commitment to serve the people of God, Michael engaged in other organizations.  In 1978, at the age of 22, he became one of the elite members of the Better  Brothers Club.

The journey would afford Michael the honor of sharing his life and love for 22 years with his wife, Ollie. They became one on April 26, 2003.

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, his life's journey came to a peaceful end. While on his journey, he said goodbye to his parents, Ernest & Florine; his siblings, Ernestine, Ernest Jr., and Kenneth; his brothers-in-law, Edward, John, and Cossie.

Those left to cherish his journey are his loving wife, Ollie Louise Staley of Cordele, Georgia; five amazing and loving children, Devasco Hamilton of Jacksonville, Florida, Charmeka (Michael) Overstreet of Warner Robins, Georgia, Michael (Sherika) Staley, Jr. of Warner Robins, Georgia, Ivy (Courtney) Oliver of Cordele, Georgia, and LaKeshia Wooten of Atlanta, Georgia; his beloved grandchildren, Zion Johnson of Kuwait City, Miliah Staley, Mikaylin Staley, Michael Wayne Staley, III, Mariah Brown and Manyah Brown all of Warner Robins, Georgia, Ashley Dawson and Nayyala Jones both of Cordele, Georgia, Annia Staley and Makila Staley both of Warner Robins, Georgia, Carter Venson of Atlanta, Georgia, Jamel Crusoe of Dayton, Ohio, Micaylen Holmes, Hakeem Holmes, and Kourtlyn Oliver of Cordele, Georgia, Gaige Hamilton, Olivia Hamilton, Myles Hamilton, and Brooklyn Wooten all of Atlanta, Georgia; his loving sisters, Minister Vernell Thomas, Sandra Jackson and Florine (Billy) Harrell all of Cordele, Georgia; his sisters-in-law, Betty Barbar of Warner Robins, Georgia and Patricia Staley of Atlanta, Georgia; his brother-in-law, Reverend Jeremiah (JoAnn) Wooten of Warner Robins, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends, to include, his special friends, Joseph Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, Mulford Roberson, Jr. and Mario Martin both of Cordele, Georgia.