Birth Date: 06/07/1959
Deceased Date: 05/05/2019
Clayton – Will passed to his Heavenly home on May 5, 2019 following a period of declining health. He was a lifetime resident of Clayton and graduated from Clayton High School. He served in the United States Army from 1978 – 1981.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home with Pastor Roberto Gonzalez officiating. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memoriak Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home just prior to the service.
Will was preceded in death by his parents and five half-siblings. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Graciela Dela Cruz; daughter, Madison; granddaughter, Lilianna; five stepchildren; his sister, Beverly W. “Tootsie” Bailey; as well as six other half siblings.
Will was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and favorite uncle to many. The family would like to express their gratitude to his niece, Chrystal Johnson for the loving care she provided for him and his wife during his illness. We sincerely appreciate the care of Heartland Hospice Care as well.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com.
