Willie James Loving, age 85 of Portland Oregon passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday January 28, 2023 at the Veteran’s hospital in Vancouver, Washington. Willie was born in Fairfield, Alabama to Fannie May Abercrombie and James Loving on May 10, 1937 and was the seventh born of 9 siblings.
Willie lived a full and active life committed to the lord, government service and dedication to his family. After graduating from High School, Willie enlisted in the US Navy in July 1955 and served in the Naval reserves before his honorable discharge in July 1963. He married the love of his life, Ressie Lee Hendrix, in June 1960, raised their four beautiful children, and one step son, during their 62 years of faithful marriage.
He worked for the United States Postal Service for 31 years as a mail handler until he retired August 23, 1988 and gave his life to the lord in his very early years and attended Mcloughlin Heights Church of God in Vancouver Washington for the past 62 years.
Willie had many hobbies and interests, he loved his extended family and spent a lot of his free time visiting them and being involved in the planning of family reunions, he loved to go to church and attend bible study, he enjoyed helping people by doing odd jobs or hauling for anyone who needed help moving. Willie spent many years volunteering his time to deliver bread and food to homeless shelters in the Portland metro area. He lived in the same home in NE Portland for 62 years and always enjoyed early morning walks around the neighborhood and talking to his neighbors on a regular basis. Willie was a man of God, his life was a shining example of selflessness, unconditional love and sacrifice for his family and friends, he never said “No” and was always willing to help anyone who asked for it.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents, Fannie & James Loving; 6 siblings; Mae Loving, James Loving, Anderson Loving, Lucy McReynolds, Rebecca Marks and Isaac Loving.
Willie is survived by his wife Ressie Loving, daughters Patricia Loving, Elizabeth Loving-Maurice, and Anita Loving, son Matthew Loving, step-son Kenneth Hudson, son in-law Jafar Maurice, grandchildren Marlyse Turner and Mark Turner, 2 siblings; Ruth Loving, Margaret Loving and a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends.
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