wwsjr, Willie W. Steele Jr.

[Magicman]

It is with great sadness that I report that our Forestry Forum Friend, Willie Steele Jr, (wwsjr)  died this morning, Saturday November 28th at 10:15 AM.  I had a brief telephone conversation with him Tuesday and he shared with me that his time was limited.  He was a loving and giving man that I was proud to share a part of my life with.

Senter Funeral Home  Obituary.

Senter Funeral Home Service Details.

Only two short weeks ago we sawed and met Willie's sawing commitments to his customers.  LINK

[Dave Shepard]

So sorry to read this. I'll miss him here. MM, and helpers, I think you did a great thing helping him meet his obligations.

[Roxie]

My deepest sympathy to his family and his friends.  He will be missed. 

[samandothers]

This is very sad.  Prayers for the family. 

[mesquite buckeye]

 :( :( :( :( :(

[paul case]

Sarge was truly a great man with a big heart.

He will be missed.

PC

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I applaud you Mr. Steele for the life you led and what you stood for.  smiley_clapping

May you rest in peace.

[Andy White]

With  great sadness I read this message. I spent a long while with Willie the last night we stayed with them. He told me that he knew his time was near, but he was fighting to make his presence known during the sawing. I could not hold back the tears of sadness, and he understood. The last thing he told me was "Thank you for being a true friend". I told him that I would see him again soon, because God said it will be so! Marciadeen and I hugged and she comforted me and told me what all of us meant to her and Willie. So goodbye my friend, your battles are over now. There will always be a special place in my heart for you       Andy

[Sixacresand]

Our prayers go out to the Steele Family.  I know he is with Jesus and love ones that have gone on before him and he is without pain now.  I am very proud of the Forum men and women who to went to help him recently and I suspect he was overwhelmed with the turnout.   I know you guys are really the ones who received a blessing from that experience. 

[beenthere]

May he rest in peace, and knowing his logs were sawn into lumber and the friends who helped him, I'm sure he is at peace.

[Bruno of NH]

Sorry to hear this
Prayers from NH
Jim

[4x4American]

Sorry to read this.  I am proud of you boys for finishing his sawmill work before he passed.

[Nomad]

I applaud you Mr. Steele for the life you led and what you stood for.  smiley_clapping

May you rest in peace.

I could not have said it better.

[redprospector]

I only met Willie once, for a very short time. He made an impact on me, and gained my respect for life. I am sad to hear this news, but thank you MM for sharing it. Our prayers will be for his family now.

[Oliver05262]

Magicman, thank you for sharing this. Our prayers go out to his family in this time of sadness. May he rest in peace knowing all of you helped him out so much in his last days.

[thecfarm]

Sad news to hear.  :(

[Magicman]

This is the Willie that I will remember.

[Magicman]

Senter Funeral Home  Obituary.

Senter Funeral Home Service Details.

[barbender]

     Thank you for sharing this, MM, although I am sorry to hear it. Prayers to Willie's family.

[sandhills]

Our thoughts and prayers also go out to Willie's friends and family, thank you Magicman for updating us and also for what you did for him in his final days.

[drobertson]

Very sad news for his family and friends, he truly was a genuine and humble man,  I only knew him through this forum but our dialog s will forever be remembered.  My prayers will be for his family and friends and for their comfort in the coming days,

[Magicman]

I added a link to the "Service Details" in Reply #17.

[sandsawmill14]

sorry to hear this mm  :( will keep his family and friends in my prayers

[YellowHammer]

Very sad news, indeed.

[LeeB]

So sorry to here of Willies passing. Give my condolences to his family and friends.