Willie Lee Kersey Jr.

Willie Lee Kersey Jr., 52, was a man of many names— Pedro, Petie, Little Willie, Pookie, Old Man, Daddy, and Pop Pop. He passed away on July 18th, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Memorial University Medical Center. He worked tirelessly at Interfor for 30 years to put his girls through school and enjoyed retirement as a stay-at-home dad and grandfather. He loved fishing, the lord, and Christian rock music. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, especially about the Bulldogs and the Braves. During football season, his barks could be heard from anywhere in the house. He always pushed the people around him to be the best version of themselves and to follow their dreams because he would be right there behind them. His favorite retirement hobbies were cruising The Bahamas with his family and babysitting his grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Kersey Sr. and Sue Kersey; his sister, Gretchen “Necie” Kersey; his grandparents: Carless “Buck” Kersey, Louise Kersey, William Holton Sr., and Beulah Holton; and his uncles, Tommy Holton and Carl Kersey. Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Jennifer Kersey; his daughters: Brittany Aguiar, Leah Kersey, and Olivia Kersey; many beloved bonus children; his son-in-law, Diego Aguiar; his grandson, Everett Aguiar; his mother-in-law, Susie Wicker; his sister-in-laws, Brandi Wicker and Christy Wicker; his nephews: Tristen Wicker, Branden “Bubba” Wicker, Jeremiah “JJ” Wicker, Joshua Wicker, and Malachi Wicker; niece, Jasmine Wicker; many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins; his cat, Sadie; and his doodles: Mulberry, Chloe, Dune, and Ralphie. A visitation will be held in the Chapel of Nobles Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11 am in the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home with Pastor Brett Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Omega Cemetery. Pallbearers are Tristen Wicker, Branden Wicker, Jeremiah Wicker, Bacilio “Bosi” Aguiar, Dwaine Hodges, and Sean Hodges. The family would like to recognize past and present friends at Interfor as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the American Cancer Society. Nobles Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Willie Lee Kersey Jr.

Willie Lee Kersey Jr.

March 10, 1974 - July 18, 2026