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A celebration of J.W.’s life and homegoing will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Bishop L.L. Kirby officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Private burial will take place on a later date.
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Mr. J.W “Little Rock” Function, 85, transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Ascension Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare surrounded by loving family. J.W was born in Sledge, Mississippi on January 2, 1934.
Little Rock moved to Racine in 1954 where he gained employment with Belle City Malleable in 1955 later known as Racine Steel Castings and retired after thirty plus years of service.
Little Rock was known for helping others, he would never let anyone go without. He was a people person and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a great man.
He leaves to cherish wonderful memories a daughter, Lolita Lassiter of Racine, WI; grandchildren, Anthony Jr., Darrius, and Peoria Turner all of Racine, WI; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Jhersi, and JerMani all of Racine, WI. He also leaves to mourn his loving sisters, Susie Short of East St. Louis, IL, Mary Bond of Decatur, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
J.W is preceded in death by his father, William Funches, mother, Betty Virginia Burkes; brothers, Roosevelt, Wille B, Johnny B, Curtis, John Henry; sisters, Blanche, Viola, Leola, Martha, Ada; and granddaughter, Shakitha (Keke) of Racine, WI.
Josephine shannon says
My condlence to the family the family n friends may hod give each n every 1 strength n comfort through ur sorrow
Kenneth paden says
May god bless the family
Jo Carol & TedHarris & Family & the Payne Family says
To Lolita & family of JW Function.
You have my heart felt condolences for your loss, Little Rock knew me before I knew myself, a good friend of our family, he was family. Many memories I have of his life. He is remembered and will be truely missed.
Julia R Payne & Family says
To the Family of JW Function
Your heart is heavy & My Heart goes out to you with Comfort & Love. Little Rock was like a brother to me & Willie. Many Memories,Rest In Peace.
BRENDA PETTY says
MAN I CANT BELIEVE IT I JUST SAW YOU, IM GONNA MISS YOU MY FRIEND SO MANY MEMORIES TELL EVERYONE I SAID HELLO NOW YOU KNOW AINT NO CURSING IN HEAVEN SO WATCH YO MOUTH REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND LOVE YOU AND MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
Pamela Hill Robinson Cooper says
My condolences to the family of Little Rock
Christine Stoneburner says
You are very missed… Rest Easy Rock… Deepest condolences to the family…
Kathy Flood says
Lola,
I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs.
Christine Golden says
RIH 😇 Little Rock You’ll truly be missed Ms. Christine Golden and Family
Ms Dorothy Bizzle an Family says
Peacefully Rest On Little Rock thinking about starlight day’s we all had Good Times prayers to the family ♥️
Jay Harris says
You will truly and dearly missed Uncle
Rest in Power!!!
Jean Johnson and Family says
Mr Rock will be greatly missed around the St. Paul Gardens. He was a kind man to all he came across. I’m going to miss my friend. My condolences to the family. May God give you comfort in this time of bereavement.
C.H says
My condolences to the Function family…
Keith & Angela Stringfellow says
Lolita I am so sorry for your loss! I love you cousin!!