Service Details
Funeral: Friday, October 1, 2021 11:00am
Visitation: Friday, October 1, 2021 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Ave., Racine, WI.
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Racine, WI. – Willie Edward Atterberry, affectionately known as “Bank” to many, was born to Laudellia (nee: Hamilton) Atterberry and Esker “Dusty” Atterberry Sr. on January 18,1951 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He confessed Christ at an early age and continued his faith in God until his death.
Willie was employed by American Motors/Chrysler Corporation for over 35 years, retiring on July 31, 2003.
Willie’s love for music and singing career began with the gospel quartet group called “Fireside Junior”, where Willie was the lead singer. He started a band later in life known as “The Dynamic Pamps” at the Racine Street Gym, with Chuck Tyler at the helm. The band traveled across the United States. Willie also started another band named “Another Beginning” with his cousins. Willie was a singer with soul, he sang for many funerals, weddings and birthdays.
Willie was a caretaker for many people and would give you his ALL.
Willie went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 21, 2021. He leaves to treasure many loving memories, his wife Flora Atterberry; children Esker (Jeanette) Buckley of Seattle, WA., Tyra L. (Antonio) Jones-Turner, Ardrell D. Young, Saqunda Johnson, Deisha (Richard) Dalton all of Racine, WI; brother Esker Atterberry Jr. of Racine, WI.; sisters Theresa Ann Golden of Hawthorne, CA. and Linda (Darrell) Rice-Bullock of Lancaster, CA.; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; mother-in-love Florine Cark of Racine, WI.; brothers-in-love Norman D. Golden Sr., Arthur Lee Cark and Larry (Wendie) Cark all of Racine, WI.; sister-in-love Annette (Tommy) Thomas of New Albany, MS. as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Esker Atterberry Sr.; Laudellia Atterberry and William Rice; grandparents Edward Atterberry, Mary and Willie Hamilton; brothers James C. Atterberry, and Charles Atterberry and his aunt “Mama #1” Hattie Mayfield.
A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 11:00am at New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Ave., Racine, WI. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am – 11:00am.
Anonymous says
My deepest condolences Willie. I know you up there singing Tyra love you cuz
Marilyn Williams-Pearson and family says
Bro Willie when I saw you singing for the Lord bless my heart my brother had the opportunity to play saxophone in a band with you man you still had it your voice and that smile I will cherish when I see you no matter where always say hey little Clint 😢 take your rest praying for your family
Cherry &Linda Campbell (Kenosha) says
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you Flora (pokey) and family words can’t Express our sorrow. May our God help all with this pain🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sharon Shelton Williams says
Rest easy my friend.You will be missed but never forgotten.
Therita Harris says
My Heart Goes Out To The Family, Willie Had A Voice Of Gold, My Deepest Condolences To My Family.
Stacey Moore and Family says
Sending condolences and prayers to the family
Anonymous says
Our condolences to the family.
Joann and Ricky McMorris says
Condolences to the family
Michael T. Nelson says
It so sad to see Willie Is gone too soon. What a nice person he was. I remember Willie, and his big brother Eskar (sp) Both were wonderful people, but Willie ALWAY’S had that big smile on his face. He certainly will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to all families involved.
Michael T. Nelson
Fellow student Mitchell Jr. High.
Anonymous says
Mary Campbell Henley Starkville Mississippi you have climb the stairs to Heaven RIP
John Moore says
My condolences to the family. As far as I’m concerned a true legend.R. I. P.
Christopher & Felecia Rush-Green says
Sending our deepest sympathies to the family of Willie E Atterberry .
Patricia Cotton says
Condolences to Flora(Pokey) and the Atterberry, Hamilton family. Missed but never forgotten.
Dorothy Jo says
Till we meet in heaven my friend, you will be missed. Praying for the family 🙏
Gary Goodwin says
My Condolences to the Family…you will be missed by many 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Chartrice Pearson-Gates and familyy says
U will be missed “unc” Willie. Rest easy. Sending our love and prayers to the family and friends.
Rochell Tate & family says
Condolences to the Atterberry family. May God bless you all.
Gracie G Witherspoon says
To the family of Willie Atterberry. I send you my most sincere condolences and pray that God holds you and keeps you thru this sad time at the untimely demise of Willie. I for one will miss his contagious smile second only to his hypnotic singing voice. I salute you Willie, as well as the Hamilton Family for giving to us so much musical talent. God speed.
Tammi J. McCright says
I thank God for Willie’s gift of singing, and the gracious way he blessed others with his gift. My condolences and prayers to the family! Rest In peace Willie .
Brenda Allen says
Condolences to the family, Willie will surly be missed. that smile, his warm greetings whenever he saw those who he remembered from back in the day. He had a beautiful singing voice. RIP Willie
Evangelist Lynda Hyler And Family says
Condolences To The Family
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Joyce Shelton-Smith says
Rest in peace my brother you are with your heavenly father now. You will be missed and never forgotten ❤ my brother. Love ya (Poebaby). Joyce Shelton-Smith.
Carolyn Carr-Warren says
My condolences.
Mr.& Mrs. Bruce (Mary Ann) Cannon Love from Texas says
Our deepest condolence to Willie’s family. He is singing with his family up there.
The Shakoor Family says
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences and love, We pray that THE LORD’S PEACE, MERCY, and soothing COMFORT be with you all. I t is also our prayers that Willie be granted THE LORD’S PARADISE. Amen
G-D’S PEACE BE WITH YOU
Marlene Carr Waters says
Rest in old friend.
Helen G. Miller says
My condolences to the family l loved listening to Willie sing! God bless you all
Maggie Cobb says
To the family May God give you comfort in knowing that Willie touches a lot of lives with his singing an that beautiful smile..May your wonderful memories sustain you during this difficult time🙏🏽
CARDIS CRENSHAW says
Rest in peace my friend, you were always like a Brother to me, I will always remember the good times we shared growing up. Luv You.
Robert and Pat Billups says
Condolences and Prayers to the family .
Robert (Bootsie) Hayes says
Rest In Peace little brother your voice will be dearly missed. Your old dynamic pamps manager.
Valencia Tucker says
My Condolences in the loss of our friend / for her he family my deepest sympathy for the family
Vernice says
To Linda & the Entire Family
I’m so Sorry to hear about Willie, my sincere condolences, he will truly be missed! Let the
Memories of all the Good Times bring you Comfort!
You are All in my Prayers!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💕
Celeste Locke says
Rest easy family. Hadn’t seen you in awhile. But always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Bank.
Linda Fisher-Lyte says
My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family.
We grew up with The Hamilton/ Atterberry Family on Rogers Park….such fond memories.
Willie( “Bank”) has now joined the Heavenly Choir with,his brother, Clayton( “Bright Eyes”) If my memory
serves me right those were their nicknames back then) and my Aunt Lillie Bey….Such God- gifted Vocalists….
2 Corinthians
Chapter 5
Verses 7 and 8 ….
For we walk by faith,not by sight.
We are confident, I say and willing rather to be absent from the body,and to be present with Lord.
Lord I ask that you please watch over this family and let them find some solace….in knowing that Willie has gone on to ….Glory and it is well with his….Soul
Amen
Wes & Cindy Uhlir says
Remember Willie’s smile and you’ll smile. Really good guy! So sorry to see he’s no longer with us.
Melody McMorris says
My condolences to the family you will be missed
Betty Jones says
You certainly will be missed. I remember coming to Racine to visit my sister in law your Aunt Elivra . My friends and I would love attending the block parties seeing your group and you being the star of the show.
My condolences to the family.
RIP my friend.
Betty Jones, Savannah, Georgia
Judy Collins says
Condolences to the Atterberry family. Willie had a magical voice. When you heard him sing, you knew it came from above…May he Rest In Peace.
Tyrone Person says
Until we meet again, I’ll always remember us walking to and from school together in our younger days. RIP, Willie.
Jeff Funderburg says
One of my most fond childhood memories was seeing Willie perform in the late 60’s at a Mead Street community party on a mobile stage. I was less than 10 years old and Willie was mesmerizing, It was like seeing James Brown himself, and I’ve had a love for music myself, ever since.
More than 40 years later, my family was blessed to have Willie, Lee Eddie and the family band perform at my mother’s 70th birthday party. He still had it and we could not have had a better time. Watching Willie perform, it was obvious to me that music is where God lives, and his voice, stage presence and the joy he brought was a blessing straight from God.
My condolences to the family, friends and fans. I’m sure Willie is on God’s stage right now, jammin’
Love and peace to all.
Evelyn Clark says
With heartfelt sympathy to the Atterberry and Hamilton families. Love Evelyn (Granny) Clark
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
Willie is gone from our sight but that warm smile and beautiful voice will never be forgotten that will live in our hearts. Sending the Atterberry and Hamilton families love and strength in this time of loss. 🙏
Leroy Visor says
My condolences to the Atterberry family I have known Willie for many years he was always a singer and dancer and a good guy will miss him.
Marie Coleman\Lawton says
You were always a big brother to me rest in heaven big bro
Roxanne West-Wilson says
Sincerest condolences and prayers to the family.
Diana L Dearring, Long Beach, CA says
To The Atterberry Family,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Willie. He had such an annointed voice. You have my deepest sympathy. May God Bless and Comfort you during your time of grief.
Rose M Turner-Hooker says
To the family and friends of Willie! We were classmates (1969) and Willie made a profound impact on everyone he met. His voice was a special gift. Willie’s physical presence will be missed dearly, but memories will remain. Be encouraged wife, children, grand children and friends. Until we meet again. PEACE and BLESSINGS
Evelyn Clark says
With heartfelt sympathy to the Atterberry and Hamilton families From Evelyn (Granny) Clark and family Keeping both families in prayer🙏🏽
"Pattee" says
Brother n law,
I will surely miss our talks – your laugh – your smile. Always kept me laughing. But, I know you are at peace and in a better place! NO more suffering – but singing PRAISES UNTO TO THE LORD.
Don’t worry about Pokey, I will be there for her….
Loving you dearly
The Bedford Family says
That smile and that voice! Wow! Our heartfelt condolences to the family. You will truly be missed.
Daris J Hodges says
A chariot has swung low and taken another another soldier in the army of the lord on home. Willie will be a faithful servant sharing his beautiful voice in heaven from this day forward.
My sincerest condolences to his earthly family and friends. God bless you all.
Letha R. Chattman says
To the Atterberry family
Sending prayers and love for you families.
May Willie legacy of music be in our hearts forever!! There is none like you…..
Lolita Kimmons Moody says
Willie, I think all who knew you have a story to tell about how you brought such joy to us through your gift of music. I can see you doing the James Brown and hitting those high notes. Rest well my friend.
Rochelle Anderson-Moore says
I’m was always thankful for seeing that beautiful big smile whenever I saw you. Hearing you sing is one of my Greatest Joys. Rest well my Friend until we meet again. Family I send
my deepest condolences to you all.
Anonymous says
My condolences…i can still hear his coice ringing thru GCA..
Viola Jennings says
From Viola Jennings & The Thomas Family: We’re sending our Love & Deepest Condolences to the Atterberry, & Hamilton’s Family. Pokey, God is good, He’ll take care of you❤🙏
Rosemary Crenshaw says
Prayers and love to Flora and Willie’s family during this
Most difficult time.
floyd gray says
rip willie you will be missed from the cooper family
Joe Ann Green-Martin says
To my child hood friend. We all grew up together, we were like sisters and brothers. And can sing, O my God, Willie and his family had it going on. As time went by we grew apart, but stayed friends. I was so sad to hear about my brothers passing. My prayers are with his wife and family. My god bless yall in this time of need.
Nellie Williams & Betty Clark says
Condolences to atteberry and Hamilton family
Feeny, Tee, Poopoo Bogan says
Our Deepest Condolences To The Family.
Annette Powell & Powell Family, Houston, TX says
To the Atterberry/Hamilton Family:
Praying that God will strengthen your family as you celebrate the life of Willie.
Willie’s gone but not forgotten. he shared his voice with most of Racine and then some, He gave it to us in all forms from gospel to R & B …Most importantly, he was always available to bless us with your presence and sing when we lossed a onelove or two. We will alway
cherish the sweet memories…Your friendliness, smile,and laughter will be missed.
James and Ethel Brown says
Condolences to the Family.
Patsy Tittsworth says
Condolences to the Atterberry Family. Willie will be missed.
Reverend David R. Green/Gregg Chapel says
Our condolences to the family of Brother Willie Atterberry. May you be comforted and know that even at this time, there is hope in God. Willie was always willing to sing and bless others with his God given gift. May God bless you with peace, love, and hope.
Doris Ingram-Jones - South Fulton, GA says
My sincere condolences to the Atterberry family in the passing of Willie. He made an impression on many people’s lives through his love of music. I will always remember his smile and being a part of Park High class of 1969. May you have the peace of God through the coming days, months and years.
TeeTee Elvira says
Love you Willie. TeeTee will miss you dearly. I could always depend on you to take me wherever I had to go. Love you always.
RLambert says
Deepest Condolensces to the entire family of Mr. Willie.
Terry & Selethia G. says
Condolences to Wife and , Hamilton family. Missed but never forgotten.
Valencia Bogan says
My sincerest condolences go out to my family. I regret not being able to make the trip in person. However I will be there in spirit. I’m gonna miss you cousin Willie. You will live on in all of our hearts. Rest in Paradise with your Father.
V Bogan says
My sincerest condolences go out to my family. I regret not being able to make the trip in person. However I will be there in spirit. I’m gonna miss you cousin Willie. You will live on in all of our hearts. Rest in Paradise with your Father.
V. Bogan says
R.I.P my singing cousin, We all love you and you will be greatly missed but you will live on in all our hearts.
Annie mclemore says
My Condolences
Evelyn Kirk says
Send prayers to family. A man with a big heart. May you Rest In Peace.
Denise McWhorter and Ilena Cobb says
Our Condolences to the Atterberry and Hamilton family and especially my friend Flora (pokey) may God cover you his healing and love💗
Anonymous says
Valerie,
My deepest condolences to the family, and his love ones. , I will miss his beautiful laughter and his awesome singing. R.I.P 💘
Belinda Kator says
My sincere condolences for the family loss. My prayers are with you during this time..
Chantel Jackson says
Rest in peace uncle Willie you will be truly missed, tell my dad I miss and love him until we met in heaven rest easy.
Anthony and Diane Johnson says
We will Always Love you Willie and Flora You will Be in Our Prayers. Love Anthony and Diane
Johnson and family.
Mattie Johnson-Edwina Johnson-Green , Linda Johnson-Higgenbottom,Brenda Johnson-Mitchell-Fortune,Janice Johnson-Willis,Margaret Johnson-Love,Michael Johnson,Gregory Johnson Sr. Bryant Johnson Sr. Jacqueline Johnson-Oliver says
You Have Our sincere Condolences And Prays.
Sending Love, And Hugs. Willie Will Be Truly Missed. We Grew Up With The Attererry’s And Hamilton’s We Have So Many Memories At The Church’s Mt Eagel,Second Baptism, Wayne Singing. We Love You All.
God Speed Willie aka Bank
Brenda Johnson-Mitchell-Fortune, Atlanta, Georgia says
Our Sincere Condolences And Prayers To The Atterberry Families And The Hamilton Families. Willie aka: Bank Will Truly Be Miss. We Know He Will Be Singing In The Heavenly Choir And Gospel Group. God’s Speed Bank Fly High. You Have Truly Earned Your Heavenly Rest.. Tell My Big Brother James Edward Johnson And My Dad Edward Johnson And Your Brother Clayton Hello. Sending Love And Big Hugs.
Cathanetia Riley says
R.I.P. Willie you will be missed tremendously love you cousin always💜💜💜