James E. Willie

Posted Monday, June 2, 2008 9:00 pm

James E. Willie, 75James E. Willie, 75, of Apache Junction, passed away May 13, 2008 in Mesa, Ariz.Jim, better known as "Phoenix," was a truck driver for 42 years and a country and western singer.He is survived by his best friend and companion, Linda Hoschuer; children, Terry, Denise, Jeff, Wayne, Jimmy; stepsons, Robert, Randy, and Steven Geist; a lot of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.A celebration of his life will be held 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the VFW Post 9399, 133 N. Saguaro.

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