Willie A. Stith Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Willie A. Stith Jr. of Petersburg, Virginia, born in Nottoway, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 21, 2024 at the age of 75. Willie A. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie A. Stith Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Betty Smith, Emma Epps and Alonza Stith; and his mother-in-law Gloria Ricks. He is survived by: his wife Sharon Stith of Petersburg, VA; his children, Ella Hawkins of Petersburg, Cyrethia Stith of Petersburg, Sedric Anderson of Petersburg, Adia Buford of Petersburg, Tristian Buford of Petersburg, Al'Nashae Carter of Petersburg, Al'Lecha Carter of Petersburg and Stevenson Stith of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Tiara Johnson of Petersburg, VA, Asía Johnson of Petersburg, VA, Kayla Johnson of Petersburg, VA, Demetria Johnson of Petersburg, VA, Keilykia Wilkins of Petersburg, VA, Yolanda Hawkins of Petersburg, VA, Nikita Williams of Petersburg, VA, T'Mari Buford of Petersburg, VA, Troi Buford of Petersburg, VA, Journi Anderson of Petersburg, VA, Jayloni Anderson of Petersburg, VA and Uriel Hargrave of Petersburg, VA; his siblings, Francis Taylor of Dinwiddie, VA, Doris Brittingham (Jesse) of South Chesterfield, VA, Priscilla Myler (Robert) of Dinwiddie, VA, Olivia Stith of Dinwiddie, VA, Brenda White of Dinwiddie, VA, Robert Stith of Dinwiddie, VA, Edward Stith (Anita) of Dinwiddie, VA and Anthony Stith (Loletha) of Hopewell, VA; his brother-in-law Lynwood Ricks, Jr.; his father-in-law Lynwood Ricks, Sr.; his goddaughters, Lowanda Bland and Towanda Stith; and his cousin Kester Blackwell of Roanoke, VA. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.