Willie Joseph Schmidt Jr.

Willie Joseph Schmidt Jr., age 87, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Born in Houston, Tx to Willie J, Schmidt Sr. and Lillian Hurta. Willie served in the US Marine Corp for 2 years and spent his career as a truck driver. He is preceded in death by his wife Ima Ray Schmidt of 52 years. He is survived by his sons John Schmidt of Converse, Tx and Willie Joseph Schmidt III of Houston, Tx. Step Daughters Mary Wilde of Cheyenne, Wy; Linda Gholson of Yantis, Tx; Beverly Payne of Grand Prairie, Tx. A visitation for Willie will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the Schmidt family.