Willie Simmons III, age 18

Lost to gun violence on April 18, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Lil Willie
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 Funny
    1 Had lots of love to share
    1 honest
    1 driven/motivated
    1 Well-Mannered
  • Occupation:
    1 Football Star
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    1 Elgin High
  • Comments:
    1 I love you and miss you cousin, this is sad and you were taking to soon.-Cousin Toya
    1 All gas no breaks
    2 I love you!! LLW
    1 We miss and love you so much nephew.. LLLW .. fly high
    3 Continue to Sleep In Peace. We love and miss you! All Gas No Brakes!-Shauna
    1 09/17/23 I think about you all the time neph..feels so unreal we miss you down here
    1 Coming up on your 21st birthday..We miss and love you nephew.Always on my mind.
    1 Wish you were here neph…life ain’t fair

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