Willie, a Military Veteran, retired GM auto worker accepted Christ as his Lord and personal Savior, and worked in leaves to cherish his memory: His beloved wife of 35 years, Marilyn Pace, ; Sons, Ronald Pace, Dontay Drankard, Paul Drankard; Daughters, April Scott (Jerry), Marilyn Hughes; Grandchildren, Rockea Bell, Christopher Bell (deceased), Kenneth Bell, Aundrea Bell, Dominez Savage, Shanez Savage, Dashon Pace, Daisha Pace, Jasmine Pace, Dontae Phillips, Tayron Drankard; Great Grandchildren: D’Aundre Bell, Marquees Savage-Blackshear, Devin Bell, Deon Bell, MaKenzye Bell, Kynadey Bell, Caiden Charles, Meleah Pace, DeAndre & Anaya Phillips; Godsons, DaShawun Campbell; Kirk Hodge; And a host of family and friends.