Mr. Willie C. Younger

January 14, 1939 - June 28, 2021

Willie C. Younger was born on January 14, 1939, in Ludlow, Mississippi. He was one of 22 children. Willie was educated in the Ludlow and Morton School system. He was a gifted athlete, where he played three sports, Baseball, Football, and Basketball. He graduated from Betty Mae Jack High School in Morton, MS. Willie relocated to Markham, Bel Aire Park, Illinois in 1960. It was here Willie met the love of his life. The two fell in love and united in matrimony on July 29, 1961. To this union they had one son. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and great friend to many. Willie was a hard worker at Goldblatt’s in Canterbury, Markham, IL, and for over 30 years at Acme Steel in Riverdale, IL, where he retired from in 1994. He had a love for spiritual truths and studied the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Willie made the truth his own. He dedicated his life to Jehovah and symbolized his dedication through water baptism on May 15, 1965. He loved the field ministry and was affectionately called Apostle Paul by many. He served faithfully as an Elder and Regular Pioneer until his death. On Monday, June 28, 2021, Willie Younger fell asleep in death.