Willie Edward Likely

Willie Edward Likely was born on April 11, 1954 to Sally B. Likely and Frank Strong. He departed this life on March 30, 2026.

He was a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Sally B. Likely and Frank Strong and one son: Andre Vaughn. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Bishop Herman Jones, Thurman Jones, Frank Strong, Jr., Sammie Likely, Mary Likely, Rosetta Strong, Carrie Lee Strong, Manuel Strong, Jerry Strong and Elizabeth Strong.

Left to cherish his memory; his precious, devoted Wife of 47 years: Kathy Likely; four Sons and three Daughters: Andre Smith, Latoya (Shannon) Sheridan, Latashia Johnson, Willie E. Hughes, Mario Hughes, Dionte L. Hughes and Monique (Dwayne) Anderson; Brothers: Willie B. (Shirley) Likely and Huzell (Kate) Straughn; 27 Grandchildren; 12 Great-Grandchildren: Brother and Sisters-in-Law: Debbie (James) Jones, Carltin Hughes, Anthony Weatherspoon, Vickie (Ernie) Hughes and Linda Hughes; Special Friend: Willie Smith and a host of Nieces, Nephews and Friends.