Mr. Willie Dee Pernell, age 71, passed from this life on Friday, June 5, 2020 at approximately 7:06 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on December 27, 1949 in Lima,  Ohio to Mary Pernell, his mother preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory a son; Willie D. Pernell, Jr. of Lima.  2 daughters; Trea Collins (Marlon) of Lima and Monica Roach of Saginaw, MI.  18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  2 brothers; Billy Russell (Louida) and Fred Pernell both of Lima.  A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Eleanor Rose and Deborah Pernell.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 12:00 at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Austin Lewis, Jr., officiating.

Interment:  Woodlawn Cemetery

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Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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