Willie is survived by his son James Wilson (Cynthia); his sister Patricia Patty (Richard); his grandchildren Matthew Wilson (Amber), and Emily Self (Matthew) and his great grandchildren Owen, Savannah and Liam.
Willie was preceded in death by his wife Jane Nuss Wilson; his parents Thomas Hugh and Jessie Wilson.
A graveside service for Willie will be Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Forestlawn Gardens with Wendall Jenson Officiating.
Willie was a resident of Calhoun County and a graduate of Jacksonville High School, he also attended Jacksonville State University where he played for the Marching Southerners. He was a Millwright by trade and retired from AOD. He was a Master Mason of Hiram #42 and an avid Hamm Radio Operator. Willie enjoyed playing golf and sitting on the balcony at the beach condo watching the kids play.