Willie-Wheat, Jr.-Obituary

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Willie Edward Wheat, Jr.

May 3, 1971 - Oct 30, 2025 (Age 54)

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You fought a hard battle, now it’s time to rest. Glad you and Liz got time together and made up lost time as much as yall could. Fly high Willie, you have lost a of people to look over now.

Willie was such a good person. and so loved by his family and friends. He will foriever be missed by his loved ones, who are strong and will carry on his legacy. I am saying prayers for Crystal his wife and entire family for the strength needed to go on. Rest in peace Willie


Coot ( Willie ) will always forever be in my thoughts, prayers, and heart . You were always a very , loving, kind , and giving person even after enduring lots of obstacles in life but it never stopped you from being you and the strong man that you were .Thank you for all the good and laughter that you bestowed to our family. You will be missed tremendously!!!!!!! Love ya cuz . ♥

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Willie was always so nice to me and always willing to help me if I had a project going. May he RIP.

Obituary

Willie's Obituary

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home. He was born May 3, 1971 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 54 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Harper Wheat; 2 daughters, Elizabeth Clendening (Cody) and Heidi Wheat; 2 sons, Devon Wheat and Devin Brown;...

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