Willie James Washington

Willie James Washington was born on March 12, 1945 to George Washington Sr. and Ester

Petite Washington. His humble beginnings would take place in Natchitoches, Louisiana as the

second of ten children.

At an early age, Willie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at St. Paul

Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. P. M. Gillie. He attended Cammax Elementary and

Natchez School.

Willie relocated to Houston, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Carolyn Stewart

Washington. Their union was blessed with three beautiful daughters: Rene, Cassandra

and Linda.

Upon arriving in Houston, Willie began working as a laborer and was later hired by Texas

Commerce Bank, now known as JPMorgan Chase Bank. Through dedication and hard work, he

was promoted to Foreman and worked there for over 40 plus years, where he later retired from

there in 2006. Later in life, he became an active member of New Mount Calvary -

The Evolution Church, where he remained until his homegoing.

Willie was a devoted husband, loving father, and hardworking man. Rain,

sleet or snow-nothing could stop him from working and providing for his

family. He was deeply respected and known for his kindness, generosity

and willingness to lend a helping hand.

He raised and supported not only his children and grandchildren but also

nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends. He is preceded in death by his

wife, Carolyn Stewart Washington; parents, George Washington Sr. and

Ester Petite Washington; grandmother, Rozelia Petite;

brothers, George Washington Jr., Huey P. Washington and Donald Ray

Washington; sisters, Ethel Washington-Phillips and Gloria Washington.

He leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters, Rene Penson

(Roderick), Cassandra Stewart, Linda Clifton of Houston; four sisters,

Helen Washington Fremont, Rose Washington Palmer of Houston,

Dorothy Washington Perry and Lucillie Washington of Natchitoches;

two aunties, Betty Petite Walker of Houston and Victoria Petite Pye of

Natchitoches; godchild, Terry Wayne Zeno; ten grandchildren; fourteen

great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

His legacy of love, faith, and perseverance will forever remain in the

hearts of those who knew him.