Willie Lee Jones "AKA" Shine Eyes was born in Hayti, Missouri on 10/9/1953 to the union of Erma Carroll and Willie Lee Jones SR.
"A Time to Live"
Willie attended Phoenix Union High School, where he was a band member. He enjoyed playing the trumpet, where he earned a chance to go to Hawaii with the band. He also enjoyed playing the guitar at home. Willie loved to work, he was an outstanding and dedicated worker for the Arizona State Fair, and Phx Hyatt Regency for many years. Willie recently gave himself to the Lord.
"A Time to Love"
Willie was loved dearly. Willie leaves to mourn his passing his mom Erma Carroll, his best friend Cecilia Balderas. His four brothers Robert Jones, Richard Jones, William C. Carroll Jr. (Liz Carroll), Donnie Ray Carroll which preceded him in death. His three sisters Linda Austin (Ernest Austin), Barbara J. Golden (Paul Golden) and Sheila Carroll. He also leaves behind to cherish his precious memories, his children, Rodney Jones (Samantha), Latonia Jones, Latinia Jones, Willie Lee Jones Jr., Brysha Jones, Joshina Jones, Lawanda Jones, Keyania Khan, Kiwan Khan, and Wyshonda Jones which preceded him in death. 41 Grandchildren, one grandson preceding him in death, 11 great-grandchildren. He also had a very strong grandma Mandy Johnson which preceded him in death, two aunts Vivian Johnson, and Frankie Jean Johnson which both preceded him in death, also his dad William Charles Carroll Sr. which preceded him in death, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
"A Time to Die"
Willie went home to be with the Lord September 14, 2020. He was an outstanding dad, grandfather, son, and big brother. He will be deeply missed and dearly loved forever.
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