Psalms 150, Verse 6: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”
…and Wilmot would add, “Because I have breath.”
Sunrise: June 30, 1963
Sunset: November 2, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the McCritty, Greaves, Payne, and Witherspoon families announce the sudden passing of our beloved and irreplaceable pillar, A. Wilmot McCritty, Jr. – an affectionate, faithful husband, ever-present father, cherished brother, supportive uncle, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend. His loss leaves a void that can never be filled in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
This heartbreaking event occurred on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 7:12 p.m., at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.
- Wilmot McCritty, Jr., affectionately known as Junior, Wil, Will Jr., Bill, and fondly called by many, “Brodo,” “Short,” “Short-Critty,” and “Joe Blow,” was born on June 30, 1963, at Lamco Hospital in Lower Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Republic of Liberia, to the union of his late parents, Honorable Augustus Wilmot McCritty, Sr. and educator Dolly E. Payne-McCritty-Massaquoi.
Wilmot Jr.’s journey of life and learning spanned several esteemed institutions. His educational path led him from Lamco International School in Yekepa, to Carroll High School in Grassfield, Nimba County; St. Peter’s Claver High School in Buchanan; the University of Liberia in Monrovia; and ultimately to Prairie View A&M University in Texas, USA, where he pursued Architectural Engineering.
Endowed with extraordinary creativity, Wilmot Jr. was a gifted musician who played the bass guitar with several renowned groups, including the Electricuters, Songhai, Jajaband, and Aaron Lewis’ Madusa. His deep appreciation for music and the arts reflected the vibrancy and rhythm with which he approached life itself.
He was admired not only for his artistic brilliance but also for his remarkable versatility as a talented craftsman, an accomplished athlete in both soccer and basketball, a celebrated ping pong champion at Carroll High School, and an inspired artist, actor, and composer.
A devout Episcopalian, Wilmot Jr. lived his faith through humility, generosity, and quiet strength. His brilliance, creativity, and gentle spirit touched countless lives and will forever resonate in the hearts of all who knew him.
Wilmot Jr. is survived by his one true love, his devoted wife, Joyce N. Greaves-McCritty; his cherished sons, Wilmot “Bill” McCritty III and Eugene Smith; his proud siblings, Lars Tomoe McCritty, Lynn McCritty, Augustus “Boya” Taylor, Lysander McCritty, Benjamin Payne, Winnifred McCritty, and Dr. Anthony Bayogar McCritty, Sr, along with several other siblings his parents reared.
He also leaves behind a host of adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members spanning the United States, Liberia, and beyond.
Memorial / Celebration of Life
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. EST
Location: Queens Event Venue
3541 Stone Mountain Highway
Snellville, Georgia 30078
-Please feel free to use the event’s address when locating nearby hotels and accommodations.
Livestream Link:
In Lieu of Flowers
For those who wish to honor Wilmot Jr.’s memory through service or contributions, support may be sent via Zelle or CashApp. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated.
Zelle: 678-668-4456 (Lynn McCritty)
CashApp: $LynnMcCritty
Contacts
Joyce N. Greaves-McCritty (Wife): (770) 329-7863
Lars T. McCritty (Brother): (763) 923-3309
Lynn L. McCritty (Sister): (678) 668-4456
Benjamin Payne (Cousin): (770) 616-3534
Demah Payne (Cousin): (919) 796-6695
Fatima Greaves-Kwekwe (Sister-in-law): (619) 227-3919
