Bro. Willie Earl Magee was born March 16, 1943, to the late Archie and Willie Mae Magee of Franklinton. He departed this life on May 22, 2014. Earlier in life, he joined Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of Franklinton. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apo stolic Faith of New Orleans.
Magee leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Sylvia Lee Magee of Franklinton, and five daughters, Tonya (Cornell) Murray of Cleveland, Tara Magee of Jacksonville, Fla., LaKeitha (Tellie) Williams, Cornella Magee and Tamika Magee, all of Franklinton. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers, Archie Magee, Kenneth Magee and Sterling (Bobbie) Magee, all of Franklinton, two sisters, Lala Mae McCain and Lillian Garrett, both of Franklinton, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Archie Magee, his mother, Willie Mae Magee, his brothers, Isaih Magee, Alvin Magee, Roy Milton Magee and Cleatford Magee; and his sister, Ethel Lee Garrett.
Visitation will be Friday, May 30, at Cook-Richmond of Franklinton, 2–6 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Willie B. Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Magee Cemetery.