Willie received his education in Taylor ISD graduating from O.L. Price High School in 1959.
In 1970, Willie married Teola Guyton and to this union, 2 children were born: Darrell (Sheila), and Wallace (Tiffanie). He also inherited 4 bonus children: Linda (deceased), Harold (Lori), Virginia (Johnny), and Cynthia.
Willie had many Jobs throughout his life, but he was with Marcelo Sand and Loam for over 20 years. He left when his health began to fail but refused to sit at home and relax. He started working part-time at Organics by Josh until 2018, when he had to stop working completely.
Willie loved working on cars and fishing when he had free time. He loved watching Wheel of Fortune every night at 6:30.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Teola Johnson, both parents, his bonus daughter Linda, both sisters, Iola and Eunice, and one grandson, Jonathan. Left to cherish his memories are his children, bonus children, 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, a host of great-great-grandchildren and family and friends that will miss him tremendously.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, followed by a committal at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Travis Collins-Johnson, Derrail Hall, Terrail Hall, Sheldon Williams, Michael Guyton, Derrick Richardson, Harold Guyton, Darrell Johnson and Wallace Johnson.