This really hits deep you were the best man in our wedding and it really hurts that you left us so soon you and I just talked a couple of weeks prior to you passing And I hate that Sean and your nieces and myself didn’t get to properly say goodbye. I love you bro. Continue to watch over Sean. Until we meet again, one love!

I miss you big cuz. Thanks for all the life lessons you taught. Your words will never be forgotten!

Jawanza was a dear friend of mine whom I met in Ghana. We had an immediate connection with both of us  being from the Bay Area and we shared a love and passion for film making.  He was an insightful man, a thinker and sometimes our conversations went deep.  We'd "chop it up" especially about the arts, culture, travel, good food and Family.
I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He will truly be missed. We trust his spirit to be well received with great light and love by our Ancestors. 
Peace and eternal blessings be upon the spirit, Jawanza Yero Willis🙏🏽✨💜

My heart is heavy, and I send my condolences to the family and friends of our beloved Brother Jawanza. Thank for being such a wonderful friend and kindred spirit to my mother, N’soroma. You are a light in this Universe and you are incredibly loved. Shalom (peace) and Ahava (love)! 🙏🏾✨
 from, 
Kehinde, Micah, Naftali and Yeshaya.

Offering my sincerest condolences to the family of a Good Man. Jawanza was an easy Friend… caring, compassionate, comical, helpful, easy to talk to and to spend time with. He will be remembered for bringing a bit of peace, familiarity and comfort to my existence in a place that was unfamiliar and at times, unexpectedly  unfriendly to me. I am genuinely saddened by his departure from this realm. This world is a less caring place without him.
Rest in Powerful Peace… Rest in Peaceful Power, my Brotha.
Audrey ❤️‍🩹

Grateful that our paths crossed, as you pointed me towards the Most High. We didn't always agree on biblical matters, but definitely had an influence on each others perspective on how to walk with the Most High. Forever grateful 🙏 

Most High Yah  bless and comfort the family members in their time of mourning, in the name of Yashua HaMoshiach.

Peace and blessings brother man it's sad to hear that you left this plane of existence but see you on the next plane brother see you on the next plane.

Rest easy big dog! You was a real one man. Well take that Ghana 🇬🇭 trip one day bruddha!

I love you Jawanza , my condolences to the family. 😔❤️

May the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time of sorrows and his steadfast promise of eternal life give you peace. Praying for you. Wendell and Linda Jones and Family.

Here he is,  8th grade grads ..Londean, Nikki, me and my cousin Ralph.. we were dressed

Great America w/ our guy Gumina and Jeanique..

Our 8th grade grad trip to Great America ..Mr. Cool

Condolences to the family. You'll always be thought of fam. From day one we were tight and I love and respect that friendship. Rest easy with your mom and wife and be blessed forever. See you in the land of God "1 Love"

New Life Baptist Church of Christ family and our Pastor the Rev. Dr. Roy M. Brown,  wishes to express our sincerest condolences to our family member Sis. Lenora Leggett and Bro. James and the entire Willis family. Our love and prayers are with you during these hours of remembrance. Blessings & Strength be yours. Philippians 4:13.

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Jawanza Yero Willis

November 13, 1971 – August 4, 2026

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