Coleman’s Mortuary | Hastings, FL

Obituary For Willie Wideman, Sr.

Willie James Wideman, Sr. was born on December 31, 1927, to Johnnie Jordan and Mary Wideman in High Springs, Florida. He received his education in High Springs public school system. He married Alice McDuffie in 1950 in St. Augustine, Florida. He was a long time member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, and a member of the St. Augustine Choir Guild. He was employed with A & P grocery as well as Broudy’s Supermarket for over 20 years. He also worked part-time at Winn-Dixie and held a side job in lawn maintenance. Willie enjoyed wearing his outfits with matching accessories, visiting Wal-Mart daily, gardening, and socializing with new people. In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his spouse, Alice Wideman, daughter, Mary White, sisters, Irene Davis, Ruth Burnett, and Juanita Rivers.

He leaves to cherish his many memories: son, Willie Wideman, Jr., daughters, Sylvia Wideman, Susan James, brother, Abe Andrews, sisters, Betty Schumpert, Deloris Collins, Avon Miles, Eyvonne Smith, Sharon Jordan Hollie, Devoted cousins, Allen Hall, Esther Thomas, (7) grandchildren, (8) great grandchildren, a loving amount of great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.

The Wideman family will receive friends and the community from 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. The Homegoing Celebration will be 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Richard Madison will bring the Words of Comfort. Interment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery.

Guest Book

I am very sorry to hear of Willie's passing. He was always such an engaging man and shared words of wisdom whenever I saw him. His family was always near his heart and shared many memories of his mother and her wise words. Thinking of you all with fondness. Leslie G.-St. Augustine

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To Sylvia & family, Please accept my belated condolences. I taught my grandchildren your father's famous dance floor move, they love it. May your past memories comfort you now. Sincerely, Willie McNeal III Acts 24:15

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ALWAYS ENJOYED VISITING WITH MR. WILLIE @ MOULTRIE CREEK. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. CONNIE GIANNOTTA

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Rest In Peace From your Buffalo Family-Kenneth and Sharon Holley and family

- Sharon Holley

May the friends and family of Buddy be comforted by the memories of the smiles and laughter that he brought to all he met. Let the choirs sing and praise his good works. Kenneth and Sharon Jordan Holley and family.

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