Willie Joe White was born March 30, 1949 to Mary Lee Hall and Willie Joe White Jr. in Henderson County. Willie Joe was a proud resident of Dallas, Texas. He was a retired truck driver and later worked as a handyman and lawn keeper for the New Jerusalem Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Ann White, his sister Wendy Fae White, granddaughter Coneisha Yvette Brown and great grandson Marvin "Panchto" Segovia Jr.

Willie leaves behind to cherish his memories (4) children: Jacqueline Brown, Willie Joe White Jr., Christopher Joe White and Lakeisha White along with an abundance of grandchildren and great grandchildren that loved him dearly.