Willie J. Monds

On February 6, 1940 in the town of Tifton, Georgia, a Wonderful son was born to the parents of the late James W. Monds and the late Maggie Lee Frazier. They named their bundle of joy "Willie". Later Willie moved to Miami, Florida and then to Cocoa, Florida. In 1972, Willie began his Janitorial business and with hard work and dedication he became very successful. With his hard work, he was able to take care of his family. Willie began to study the bible with Jehovah Witnesses in the early 1980's and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on December 4, 1982. He is survived by his devoted wife Alene Monds (Alley Baby) whom stuck by his side through thick and thin; he loved her dearly as they shared a life of 38 years together.

A TIME FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

He enjoyed cookouts with his family and friends and he was known to many in the community as "Stack". He was also generous to his employees and friends who could count on him in times of need. Along the way he encouraged many people in his path and many looked up to him as a father figure. (Herbert)

A TIME TO LEAVE

After a long battle with Leukemia, Willie fell asleep in death on June 5th at 8:20 pm at Wuesthoff Hospital, Rockledge, Florida.

He died with supportive family members at his bedside.

He leaves a legacy of unconditional love and cherished memories to his family,

Daughter: Marcia Makell, (Amory Makell)

Sons: Michael Echols and Talmadge Echols

Grandchildren: Jamal Burkes, Tamara Stokes, (James Stokes) and Caeryn Leary.

Great Grandchildren: Jade, Janaysha Stokes, Malik, Trejor and Ahmad Burkes

Brothers: Isiah Monds (Li JUN) and Elijah Graham (Christine)

Sisters: Janie Ruth Lumpkin, Darlene Starks and Earnestine Glover

Brothers-in-law: Huey Bess, Mitch Warren and Ted Mcrae

Sisters-in-law: Ruby Adams, Vernell Warren and Hazel Bess

"Uncle Buddy" and "Uncle Henry"

Special Thanks to Lindora Wilkes, and a host of Nieces and Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and Wonderful Friends.