Robert Delaine "Red" Willie

Robert Delaine "Red" Willie was born June 28, 1929, at Greenway, the son of Edgar and Flara (Dover) Willie. He died at Piggott Community Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at the age of 78.

He had come to know the Lord in the past few years.

He was an electrician by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and had combined his occupation into a hobby by stripping copper wires.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Flara Willie, and an infant brother.

He is survived by his brother, Vernon Willie and wife Valda of Piggott; two nieces, Debbie Piland and husband Steve of Piggott and Sandra Tate and husband Jim of Paragould; a great-niece, Tina Gummalauski and husband Steve of Piggott; two great-nephews, Royce Evans of Quinlin, Texas, and Justin Evans of Piggott; three great-great-nephews, Wil Whaley, Brady Whaley and Anthony Gummalauski of Piggott and many other relatives and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with Bro. Mike Chadwick officiating. Burial followed at the Piggott Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Brent Ezell, Justin Evans, Wil Whaley, Bruce Hall, Steve Piland, Steve Gummalauski and Bill Blake.

Arrangements were handled by Irby Funeral Home of Piggott. Those wishing to sign the on-line guest book may do so at irbyfuneralhome.com