Mr. Willie Thomas Pease, Jr.

Just as the beautiful Sunrise of Mr. Willie T. Pease Jr. began on October 3, 1947, his final transition was a peaceful eternal rest of his Sunset on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, with Apostle Mark T. Jones, Officiating.  Interment will be on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513.

Willie was born to the proud parents of Mr. Willie T. Pease Sr. and Mrs. Eatha Mae Pease (both deceased). He was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ at an early age.

Willie Pease Jr. grew up in the West Tampa, Carver City and the Seffner areas of Florida. He attended Howard W. Blake High School, where he studied trade masonry and auto mechanics. He could tear an engine apart and put it back together. He had a heart of gold and loved animals so much that he even trained racing pigeons to carry messages.

He served proudly in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Pease loved singing with his family. His favorite songs to sing were “Greetings This is Uncle Sam” and “Up Above My Head, I Hear Music in the Air”. He also loved fishing, hunting and scraping. 

He leaves his fondest memories to his children: Vanessa Barthel of Atlanta, GA; Andre (Orkiya) Pease; Latoya Pease; Carlton (Nikki) Pease; and Kisha Christ. Willie leaves loving memories to: his siblings, Betty (Wilbur) Jones, Lorraine Wiley, Julia (Nathaniel  Love, Daisy Akiboh, Marilyn (Larry) DuPree, and Darien Pease. Willie would always show his affection towards his sisters by saying “I love you” and " See you, Boo.

He will be sadly missed by his grandkids, great-grands, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing special friends who came to know and love him.

He gave us a legacy of love that we will always remember. We love and will miss you forever, but God loved you Best.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606.

Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners

www.raywilliamsfuneralhome.com

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