Willie Lee Smith, Sr.

Willie Lee Smith Sr., 60, of Jonestown, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 18th, 2023. He resided in Lincoln, NE.

He was born on on August 3rd, 1962 in Jonestown, Mississippi to Willie James Moore and Alice Mae Johnson.

He is survived by his mother, Alice Mae Johnson, his children Otibehia Allen of Clarksdale, MS; Willie Allen Sr. of Robinsonville, MS; Marzeanis Coleman of Lincoln, NE; Talaneshia Rush of Lincoln, NE; Willie Lee Smith Jr. of Lincoln, NE; Mario Rush of Lincoln, NE; Whitney Smith of Lincoln, NE; Deontre Belford of Lincoln, NE. 15 grandkids and 1 great-grandchild. Brother’s and sisters; Donnell Smith Sr. (Jacqueline); Ron Young Sr. (Kimberly), MS; Marion M. Johnson; Betty Joe Porter, AZ; Curtis Moore; Levance Moore; Shirfay Moore; Shealee Moore and Tri Moore (Tanisha),
Great-Aunt, Bernice Gilmore and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Preceded in death by his father; Willie James Moore and one brother, Charles Moore.

Willie Lee Smith, Sr., known to his family and friends as “Knuckles”, served in the U.S Army from 1980 - 1986 with an honorable discharge. A Veteran who embodied; Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.

He was later employed at Delta Oil Mills. He worked as a farmer, detailed cars, and did volunteer work in his community.

Willie loved basketball, baseball, boxing and music. Basketball was his outlet, his energy was endless on the court.

He was a profound cook and enjoyed being in the kitchen. Willie had a passion for cars and even collected model cars. He would even bond with his grandkids over this, sharing his knowledge and even his cars with them. Willie was a social eagle, he could walk up to anybody and start a conversation. This shows by all the many friends he gained over the years.

Being that listening ear and one whom you know you could share a laugh with. No words can express how deeply he will be missed.