In Memory Of
Willie Vernell Edwards
1984
2021
Willie Vernell Edwards
April 24, 1984 — August 28, 2021
Willie Edwards, or as everyone knows him "Will4Shill", went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Willie was born April 24, 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio. Willie attended Trotwood Madison High School. He was a family man, and he loved his job at RTA. Will also loved to workout and make everyone laugh.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Copeland and Uncle, Dwayne (Renee) Edwards, and sister, Laqreasha Edwards. He leaves behind his mother, Theresa Edwards; his wife, Ira Butler; and his sister, Martisha Edwards. He also leaves behind his children, Kayla Edwards, Willie Edwards, Jr. William Edwards III, D'Angelo Jacko and Anira Jacko; favorite God Aunt, Stephanie Fauntleroy; favorite aunt, Joanne Calloway; cousins, Dyanna Edwards and Dwayne Edwards, Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews but these were his favorite that he treated like his own, Ja'Neasha Edwards, Quanesha Jeffrey, Antanesha Kendall, and Marquan Edwards. Willie had friends that were like brothers and sisters to him that he leaves behind which are Jeania Allen (Pooh), Marcus Robinson (Dee), Deon Harris (Snake), Terrance Togba (Chicago), Antonio Collier, Quan King (Quan), and Michael Keith (Coach Mike). He also leaves a host of family and friends and his kids from Trotwood Madison Rams Pee Wee team where he coached. He will be truly missed.
Family will receive friends Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio.
To view a livestream of Willie's funeral service click here:
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1630547265134336
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Copeland and Uncle, Dwayne (Renee) Edwards, and sister, Laqreasha Edwards. He leaves behind his mother, Theresa Edwards; his wife, Ira Butler; and his sister, Martisha Edwards. He also leaves behind his children, Kayla Edwards, Willie Edwards, Jr. William Edwards III, D'Angelo Jacko and Anira Jacko; favorite God Aunt, Stephanie Fauntleroy; favorite aunt, Joanne Calloway; cousins, Dyanna Edwards and Dwayne Edwards, Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews but these were his favorite that he treated like his own, Ja'Neasha Edwards, Quanesha Jeffrey, Antanesha Kendall, and Marquan Edwards. Willie had friends that were like brothers and sisters to him that he leaves behind which are Jeania Allen (Pooh), Marcus Robinson (Dee), Deon Harris (Snake), Terrance Togba (Chicago), Antonio Collier, Quan King (Quan), and Michael Keith (Coach Mike). He also leaves a host of family and friends and his kids from Trotwood Madison Rams Pee Wee team where he coached. He will be truly missed.
Family will receive friends Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio.
To view a livestream of Willie's funeral service click here:
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1630547265134336
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, September 11, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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