The Funeral Service for David Lee Monts, Sr., “Wig”, of Smithville, Georgia will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 12:00 Noon at Whole Truth International Ministries in Americus, Georgia with Pastor George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
David Lee Monts, Sr., “Wig”, was born in Sumter County, Georgia on April 30, 1946, to the parentage of the late Mr. George Costell Monts and Mrs. Lucille Ross Monts. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. In 1967, he united with Sarah Monts. To their union three children were born: Jacqueline, David Lee Jr. and Carl. David's parents passed away while he was young, and he was reared by his elder brother George Frank Monts. David was a man of endurance and strength. Believe it or not, he could lift up the front end of a car.
At an early age, he joined Bethlehem Baptist Church. In his later years, he began attending Whole Truth International Ministries until his health failed. In 1960, he was employed at Marlett Construction Company. In 2016, he retired from Sunshine Construction, where he was the co-founder, production manager and assistant to the president, his special friend/brother, Dean Bodine. He truly enjoyed construction work. There was hardly anything he could not build. In fact, he could nearly provide accurate measurements without a tape measure. He was also well versed in Math and History.
During his younger years, he played softball and managed a team. He enjoyed playing checkers and shooting pool. He loved spending time with his nephews at the place he called “The House.” To many he was known as “Unc or Pops”. David possessed a no-nonsense demeanor but would give you his last. His children, grandchildren and great grands were his world. They were his first choice for spending his loving time with. He instilled the importance of love and family bonding. No matter the circumstances, we were required to “STICK TOGETHER”.
On November 25, 2022, David departed his earthly home to his heavenly home for a spiritual welcome from his parents and siblings who preceded him in death: Elizabeth Terry, Anna Edwards, Margaret Prepall, George Frank Monts, McArthur Monts, Marvin Monts, Albert Monts, and close cousin, Eddie Rhea Walker.
David will be forever in the hearts of his devoted children: Jacqueline (Paul) Edwards, David Lee (Angel) Monts Jr. and Carl (Redesha) Monts; grandchildren: Keyetta (Starlin) Morgan, Lanoris (Sherika) Maddox, Kewantaline Edwards (Davelyon), Morquavious Edwards, Kelby Monts (Diamond), Davione Monts (Miya), Carl Monts Jr, Zayden Monts, and Casen Monts; step-grandchildren: Johnathan Wilson and Lanajah Stewart; great-grands; Javion, Jarnyria, Jairous, Jashawn and Janorious Maddox, Jaylen Brown, Landon Morgan, Aubri Edwards, Davelyon Patillo Jr, Paige and Isabella Monts; his siblings: Mary Jackson, Edna Jones, Ernestine Jackson, Billy (Ida) Monts, William Monts, and Ed (Juanita) Ross.