Joseph Robert "Willy" Willesden Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roberson Funeral Homes 98 W. Main St. Alice, Texas 78332 Phone (361) 664-1660 Fax (361) 664-1223 “Alice Oldest Family Owned and Operated Funeral Home” Dateline: Orange Grove, Texas Joseph Robert “Willy” Willesden Sr. age 73 Died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born to Robert William and Lillian (Alger) Willesden on June 20, 1944 in Queens, New York. Willy, as he was known to his friends and family, proudly served in the US Navy, after serving in the Navy, he worked for many years in the oilfield and then worked for OxyChem as a Maintenance Supervisor. Willy was preceded in death by his parents, and a step-father: George Gorsline. Survivors: Wife: Evyonne Willesden of Orange Grove, Tx. 2 daughters: Rebecca (Brian) Carr of Orange Grove, Tx. Aimee Willesden-Wofford of Orange Grove, Tx. Son: Joseph (Blessing) Willesden of Orange Grove, Tx. 2 sisters: Edith Barton of Topeka, KS Joyce Burnham of Great Bend, KS 2 brothers: Robert Willesden of Great Bend, KS George Gorsline of Gulfport, MS 6 grandchildren: Justin Wofford, Doyle Wofford, Kyleigh Carr, Kinleigh Carr, Paige Willesden, Remi Grace Willesden. Visitation will begin on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 from 6 to 8PM at the Roberson Funeral Home Chapel in Alice, Texas. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at 2PM at the River Hills Baptist Church in Calallen, Texas. Military Graveside funeral services will follow at the Orange Grove Cemetery. The Family would like to thank the New Century Hospice and especially Melissa Rochester, and Marivel Renteria for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The LCpl Colton Rusk Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O Coastal Bend Community Foundation 615 N Upper Broadway, Suite 1950 Corpus Christi, Tx 78401 Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home of Alice, TX. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhomes.net

Joseph Robert "Willy" Willesden Sr.

June 20, 1944 - November 1, 2017