Julius Lee Lassiter

Waynesville – Julius Lee Lassiter, 22, of Waynesville passed away Tuesday morning (September 9, 2025) at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are John Lassiter and Rebecca Gail Harper Dawson. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Gail Cleland and his paternal grandfather, Arthur Lassiter.

Julius graduated from Brantley County High School and was a member of Waynesville Missionary Baptist Church. He loved talking to people which meant he never met a stranger, loved talking about Jesus and always had a smile on his face. Julius enjoyed going fishing every chance he got and putting a smile on any ones face.

Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Gail Dawson of Waynesville; his father, John Lassiter of Waynesville; his sister, Alexis Lassiter of Brantley Co.; a half-brother, Brandon Petro of Brunswick; his paternal grandmother, Peggy Lassiter of Waynesville; 2 special cousins who were more like his brother and sister, Colby Lassiter of IL and Daisy Lassiter of Brantley Co.; an uncle, Arthur T. Lassiter of Brantley Co.; and also several cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com