He was born in Atmore, Alabama on June 4, 1949.
Willie was preceded in death by, brother, Roy Brock.
He is survived by his wife, Flor-Belen Brock; daughter, Stephanie Grimes and husband, Shawn; grandson, Stacey Grimes; mother, Bessie Brock; sisters, Gertha Adams, Tonia Brown, Adell Brock and Barbara Brock; brothers Nathaniel Brock and Robert Brock.