Message from Aaron & Rachel Wilkes

Willie was the most genuine person in every respect and a wonderful human being. He was an incredible friend to my Uncle Tim and like him will be dearly missed by our entire family. We truely hope they will be Reunited in Heaven and be looking down upon us all.

Message from Stephan and Jane Smith

Nancy, Wes, Ashley and Jesse Green,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the sudden loss of your brother and uncle. Such a quiet and nice guy who seemed so happy with his life. I will miss seeing him occasionally and the sound of his motorcycle in the neighborhood. May he rest in peace. God bless.

Message from Philip and Meghan Wilkes

It was with great sadness when we learned about Willie's passing. We all enjoyed having him around the farm and hanging out with him. He was truly a good person. He was our uncles best friend and was always there for him. Summers will not be the same without him stopping in on the farm. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family.

Message from John Wilkes Jr

With a heavy heart, I am sorry to hear the terrible news about Willie's unexpected passing. I always enjoyed him coming around the farm to visit and just hang out. I will miss seeing him this summer and summer's to come. As a long term friend of my uncle's, it was a pleasure getting to know Willie over the years.

A candle was lit by Heidi Taylor-Olaska on June 25, 2017 5:17 PM

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To Nancy, Wes, Ashley, and the rest of the family....I am truly sorry for your loss.
Willy was my best friend, my confidante, my rock, and roommate for years. I tried to be there for him when I sought him out after 27 years. I am so devastated to hear he is gone. He made a difference in so many people's lives, there is no replacing his calm, caring attitude. He thought of others before himself. He will live on in the good, positive and compassionate way he lived, never be forgotten. I will always love him, and take solace in my memories of him.
In our many conversations over the last months, Willy spoke of all of you, how much he enjoyed going tagging on Saturday, chopping wood at Ashley's, or the latest project with Wes. He spoke about Gary, Edie, Jake, Jessie, Pete, Timmy (RIP), the wait staff at his breakfast, everyone, and was proud, loving and sweet to his doggies!
So many people will miss him. There is no one quite like William W. Wright, veteran, friend, Harley Davidson biker, hard worker for the State.... a forever kind of connection to living life to the fullest. Willy, you won't be forgotten. You made sure of that! I will always be grateful for the last eight months Willy and I had to visit, talk, write.
With love, and sorrow....Heidi ❤️

Message from Diane Clark

So very sorry to hear about Willie..

Message from John and Halina Wilkes

Our Hearts are broken. Willie was our dearest family friend. He was a kind, humble, and caring person who gave far more to others than he ever received or asked for. We will miss him dearly. Our prayers and condolences for his family.

A candle was lit by Luke Hartnett on June 24, 2017 12:53 AM