October 13, 2022, 81, Goldsboro –

Mr. Willie Shirley Jr., 81, completed his last mission on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11:00 am with a viewing from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. He will be laid to rest at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC.

He was born on September 17, 1941, in Wayne County, NC to Willie Shirley Sr. and Annie Faison Shirley. He is survived by his two children, grandchildren, and other loving relatives and friends.

Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.