Willie was born in Okeechobee, FL. He has worked
for Florida Power & Light Company most of his life.
He is interested in sports and coached T-Ball,
football and other children sports programs. He
is a student of the marital arts and holds a 3rd
degree black belt. Willie once had his own dojo
where he taught.
Willie and Linda married when very young and
separated amicably. They have a daughter
Angeles Esparza
(29-Jul-1975).
Cyndie worked for the telephone company. She and
Willie like to spend time with their friends.
They loved to have cook outs. Cindy died at a young age from breast cancer. Throughout the progress of her cancer, she maintained a positive attitude and never allowed her condition to interfer with her relations with others. She never express sorrow for herself. In accordance with her written wished, the funeral was followed by a cook out with hundreds of family and friends attending.
Willie and Cynthia's children are:
Connie, the mother of two children, joined forces with Willie and his children. They live south of Punta Gorda and enjoy cook outs with family and friends.
1. Levi Tilghman (8-Sep-1980),
2. Travis Steele (13-Aug-1983) and
3. Heather Clay (11-Jun-1987).