Willie D. Jones, of Elgin, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. The son of Willie N. and Ida (Randall) Jones, he was born September 11, 1956, in Chicago.
He worked for Fox River Stone, So. Elgin, as a driver for 22 years, having retired in 2011. He was a proud member, and usher for Bethesda COGIC.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents; one sister and a niece.
Willie is survived by his loving wife Gail of 29 years; one daughter, Paula House of Milwaukee, WI; 5 grandchildren; three sisters, Marvella and Monica Jones both of Milwaukee, and Cheryl Jones of San Diego, CA.; six brothers, David, Barry, Kevin, and Mark all of Milwaukee, Brandon Jones of Pleasantville, NJ., and Arthur Lee Clark, of Columbus, Ohio; step- mother, Dora Jones, Milwaukee, WI., a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation shall be held, December 21, 2013, at Bethesda COGIC, Elgin from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor James Marks, officiating. Burial will follow in Bluff City Cemetery. For more information please call O’Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin (847) 741-1400.
1. Jackie:
december 17th, 2013 at: 4:29 pm
willy was an amazing neighbor. he always wood look out for me. i always enjoyed when he would come back and visit. he will be missed dearly.
2. Dale Erickson:
december 22nd, 2013 at: 3:32 pm
i’m sorry to just hear of willie’s passing. my most sincere condolences for your loss. i had many good laughs with willie, when we worked together. he was a good-hearted man and will be missed. he really loved his family and i was fortunate to know him.