From Erica on 01/14/2012

Uncle Willie you were truly someone special. There will never be another person like you. When you were sick we all prayed for you to get well. God had other plans for you. We had so many conversations and you told me you were going to die. I told you that you weren't going anywhere. I guess you were just trying to prepare us all for this moment. But being prepared doesn't make the pain go away any easier. It's so hard to believe that you are gone. So many nights I've cried since you left and thinking about you brings both laughter and tears.Laughter because of the personality that you had and tears because there will be no more memories made with you. It will take too much time and space to share stories about you. So, I will just say thank you for all the memories you provided and the love you gave. We love you Uncle Willie.