Willie Earl Smith was born February 27, 1954 in Tutwiler, MS to the late parents, Mother Netti Smith (Body) and Father, Willie Smith.  Willie loved helping the community doing carpentry work, training his dog, fishing, hunting and yard work.

Willie Earl Smith is preceded by both parents, his daughter, Michelle Wilson; 2 sisters, Leatha & Doris Smith; 2 brothers, Wilson Smith and James Body; a very special sister-in-law, Bernice Smith.

Willie Earl leaves to cherish his memories a daughter, Jennifer Wilson of Cleveland, MS; 2 sons, Kenny Wilson of Cleveland, MS and Conelius Williams of Kentucky; one granddaughter, Sonja Wilson of Cleveland, MS; one great granddaughter, Aa'Ziriah Wilson of Cleveland, MS; 2 brothers, William Smith of Pace, MS and Terry Smith of Joliet, IL; one sister Willie Mae Smith of Joliet, IL; a very special niece, Veronica Smith (Martin) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.