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.

Service Details

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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