Willie Dean Glisson, age 82, a long time resident of Hollywood, Florida, passed away July 2, 2022. He was born in Leakesville, Mississippi on March 5, 1940 to the late Dewey and Rovella Glisson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Silas Glisson and Nolan Glisson.
Willie was loved by all those who knew him. He was an amazing husband and father and had such a patient calm nature. He loved to be outdoors polishing his Cars which he did most days. He also enjoyed workin in the yard. He was very good at fixing things himself and loved to go to the hardware store and would take forever looking around so he could get what he needed to fix the problem. Also, walking around the lake was one of his favorite things. He was very mathematical and loved to be on his computer. In his last days he had a new found love for Dancing to Elvis and Johnny Cash. He even remembered Johnny coming through his hometown on his motorbike. We love him and will miss him for the rest of our lives. Love from his
son Richard and his wife Jill.
Visitation to be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM with Service at 3:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
In lieu of flowers, family would like donations be made in Willie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, http://www.stjude.org or American Stroke Association, http://www.stroke.org
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Di and Mick
July 7, 2022, 7:11 pm
Our dearest Will
Beloved brother-in-law to Dianne and Mick, special uncle to Leigh, Jamie, Michelle and Rue, great uncle to Ryan, Matthew, Tamsin, Kymi, Sanya and Kyle.
We are heartbroken for Jillie and Rich who loved you so much.
We have so many precious memories of a wonderful, kind and loving man. We will treasure them forever.
Keep dancing Will. Night, night, God bless. We love and miss you.
You will be forever in our hearts.
Love Di and Mick xx
Judy
July 7, 2022, 8:02 pm
Dear Uncle Will,
You were my hero from my earliest memories. You were always there for me and loved me unconditionally. Over the years too many miles separated us but we managed to stay in touch. What you have left for me is the memory of an amazing Husband, Father and Uncle. I will never forget how giddy we were when we discovered we were aligned politically and could talk openly about what we believed in. You also told me the truth when no one else would for which I am forever grateful. When I saw you last year, we sang, we danced and I cooked for you. Then I watched with pure joy as you enjoyed every bite and asked for more. I will always carry you in my heart and will always be there for Aunt Jill and Richard as you were for me. Forever yours, Judy
Jamie & Rue
July 7, 2022, 8:47 pm
Uncle Will, words cannot express how much we will miss you and the love we hold so dear. We have so many special memories and happy times that we will remember and laugh and cry over many many times over. You made the tastiest BBQ burgers this side of Mississippi, the best whupped ice cream on request and fresh donuts delivered for breakfast. You were and always will be our great uncle, the man with the biggest heart and the warmest smile. I will miss hearing you say “hey Jamie” and your big bear hugs. I’m so glad you got to meet Rue, Kymi, Sanya and Kyle … who still talks about our trip to Florida to this day. The kids adored you and kept asking when could we go back to see you, Jill and Rich again. I wish we could see you again. We love and miss you very much. God bless x
Kimberly Sanchez
July 8, 2022, 2:06 pm
I’d like to send my deepest condolences to the Glisson family! Kaiden and Isaiah were very fond of Willie once they met him! He would make them laugh by dancing for them! Willie you will be missed! Jillian and Richard you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you now and forever! To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.
Love Always,
Kimberly, Kaiden , & Isaiah
Bill Clark
July 9, 2022, 12:50 pm
As a grammar school, junior high, an high school classmate of Willie’s, I attest to the other comments I have read about Willie. He was Mr. Steady. Mr. Calm. Mr. Constant. Mr. Solid. Though the passing of time (and distance) separated us, it’s amazing how regularly Willie “danced” through my head. We did cross paths two/three times and chatted a time or two by phone, but I so wish we had kept in closer contact.
There was a bully at our school who was working me over pretty good one day during recess (he had me pinned on the ground) and suddenly Willie intervened … pulling him off. During those times we did communicate I never failed to thank him. He remembered the occasion. Willie Glisson will continue to dance through my head the rest of my life as he has since the days of our youth.
Goodbye dear friend. Bill Clark
Mickey Sewell
July 9, 2022, 2:11 pm
Willie…
I can’t tell you how much you will be missed here on earth but heaven must be celebrating your arrival. I hope you and Ken get together and share some stories. You meant so much to Kelly and me when we were next door neighbors. Sorry we didn’t see you much these last few years and I’m especially sorry we missed the dancing!
Love,
Mickey
william t glisson
July 9, 2022, 2:59 pm
Thank you for being my Uncle Willie. Sorry that I can not be there except in spirit. Love you & your wife/son, Jill/Richard. RIP 😢
Leigh Betts
July 9, 2022, 3:25 pm
Uncle Will, we are so sad and heartbroken to have lost you. We will miss your big smile, cool, calm relaxed manner and American style. I have so many happy memories of you from childhood to adulthood. You made me the coolest kid in the street and school when you brought me over an classic American bicycle. You, Jill & Rich also fed me up from half starvation when you took in me and Michelle in at the end of our World travels. So many memories to cherish. We Love you and miss you always. Leigh, Michelle, Ryan, Matthew and Tamsin.
Godbless x
Terry Glisson
July 9, 2022, 4:18 pm
Dear Uncle Willie,
So sorry to hear of your passing. I regret not keeping in touch. I only remember the white Volkswagen & your smile as we drove from Laurel to Jackson, Ms. 😢