Willie Williams

Willie Williams obituary, Springfield, MO

Willie Williams

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Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home

1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804

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15

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home

1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804

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Willie Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. - Springfield on Feb. 27, 2026.
Willie Lee Williams, age 68, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Willie was born February 15, 1958, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Lee and Jennie V. "Betty" Williams. Willie was a proud member of the Zodiacs Motorcycle Club.

He is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Nancy, of Springfield, Missouri; his mother, Jennie V., of Springfield, Missouri; his father, Lee, of Lachute, Louisiana; and his brother, Ronnie, of Springfield, Missouri.

Willie is survived by his children, Tahrena Williams, Treanna Giles, Tylesha Williams, Tre Williams, Tevin Williams, Breanna Moore, Jasmine Carr, and Laura Moad; his siblings, Ruthie, Ruby, Shirley, Fred, Ebony, Delores, Misty, Demaris, Lee, and Leana; and his spouse, Kathy Moad.

A visitation will be held Saturday, March 14, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place Sunday, March 15, starting at 2:00 PM, at Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations for funeral expenses may be made to Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home

1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

15

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home

1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels