Willie Howard Solomon, Jr. brought much happiness and joy into the household of Willie Howard Solomon, Sr. and Fannie White Solomon on April 18, 1953, the day he came into the world. He was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Preceding him in death were both parents and two sisters, Diane Johnson and Dorothy Lee.
Celebration of life services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, on the lawn of Oakridge No.1 Cemetery, 394 NW Meeting Avenue, in Madison. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in the chapel of J.P. Moore Mortuary, 379 W. Base Street, in Madison; (850) 973-6677.
Willie Howard was educated in the Duval County School System. In the years that followed his formal education, he chose a career in agriculture. He loved the farm experience of being in the fresh air and sunshine, operating farm equipment and playing a major role in the production of farm goods. He was most dependable, as well as an excellent worker.
Willie will be remembered for his many loves –- spending quality time with family and creating memories with them, amazing everyone with his fashion statements, and enjoying fun things with both his family and friends. He especially loved listening to music and perfecting his billiard skills to challenge anyone to a game of pool.
Willie accepted the Lord as his Savior early in his life and affiliated in the Baptist faith.
On Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, Willie Howard Solomon Jr. quietly transitioned from his labor to rest eternally with the Lord. Although many hearts are broken, his life will be remembered for the compassion he had for others and for the countless lives he touched.
The keepers of his cherished memories are his daughter, Latonya (Gary) McIntosh, of Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Isaac Johnson, of Lake City, Fla.; sisters: JoAn (James) Bruce and Jackie Solomon, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother-in-law, Robert Lee, of Jacksonville, Fla.; three beloved grandchildren: Imani C. Bolden, of Tallahassee, Fla., Bobby J. (Iman) Williams, III, of Madison; and Eddrick S. (Jazzmin) Williams, of Tallahassee, Fla.; two adorable great-grandsons; a devoted friendl, Minister Bee Johnson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; along with a host of other sorrowing relatives, friends and neighbors.
Final care and compassionate services are being provided to the Solomon family, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by J.P. Moore Mortuary & Cremation Services, in Madison; (850) 973.6677; Jamarien "J.P." Moore, Mortician.