Lee Willie

Eggleston

Mr. Lee Willie Eggleston was born on August 16, 1967, to Jessie and Georgia Eggleston in Memphis, TN. He was baptized and accepted Christ at Old St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Tippo Elementary School and graduated from Allen Carver High School. Lee was a loving, nurturing, and caring person. His infectious smile could light up a room. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and hunting.

Lee Willie was preceded in death by his daughters, Latefah Johnson and Brittany Byrd. He leaves to cherish his memory: his father, Jessie Eggleston; mother, Georgia Eggleston of Tippo, MS; three brothers, Melvin and Kevin (Margo), both of Tippo, MS, and Jermaine of Memphis, TN; his loving and faithful companion of 12 years, Ora "Poochie" Brown; sons, Lanereyon "Donta" Eggleston of Southaven, MS, Kavon Hooper of Glendora, MS, and Dtaveous Richardson of Milwaukee, WI; daughters, Leticia Skinner of Cascilla, MS, Mercedes Price of Charleston, MS, and Merlisa Johnson of Sikeston, MO; 11 grandchildren; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.