William Earl Whitlock, aka Willie, was born July 15th in the year of our Lord 1970 to William R.H. Whitlock and Mary Jane Whitlock at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He lived the biggest part of his life in Bay, Arkansas. He sadly departed this world on June 6th, in the year of our Lord 2026 at Regional One Hospital LTACH floor, Memphis, Tennessee.

Willie was a member of Anderson Tully Baptist Church in Harrisburg, where his father used to pastor. He enjoyed going out and riding around in his jeep. His favorite thing to do though, was to spend time with his family and cherish every moment and memory he created with them.

He leaves behind a devastated and heartbroken mother, Mary Jane Whitlock, Bay, Arkansas, who loved and adored him as the cherished gem he was to her heart.

In addition, he leaves a lost and empty wife, Sheila Whitlock, Bay, Arkansas, who loves and misses him fiercely. Then there's his children Angel (Ramsey) Batesville, Arkansas, and Robert (Simee), Bay, Arkansas, his pride and joys! The living miracles we deeply love and hold in the depths of our hearts.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, at Emerson Funeral Home starting at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude at the start of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Jim Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers are Chris Kain, Lane Davis, Greg Whitlock, Tony Coke, Shannon Walker, and Derek McIntire. Honorary pallbearers are Michael McPhink, Jim Thomas, and Ramsey Morris.