Early in the morning on, October 22, 2025, Willie James Leftwich answered his father's call to "come home my son." He was born in Bedford County, VA on March 28, 1937, to the late Willie D. Leftwich and Dorothy Pullen Leftwich. He was united in marriage for thirty plus years to the late Mae Sue Newbill Leftwich. Willie was also preceded in death by all of his siblings, Odell Leftwich, Audrey English, Lillian Lee, Vera Glover and Randolph Leftwich; one grandson, Michael Leftwich; one stepdaughter, Audrey Witcher Patterson; one stepson, John Witcher.

Willie joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at a young age. He attended his church, and his wife's church occasionally. Willie made sure that his wife attended church, he took her and picked her up until she was unable to attend.

For many years, Willie was employed at Singer Furniture Company until he was unable to work full-time. He also worked for many years doing odd jobs here and there for Wayne Ayers.

Willie was also known as "June." He was a jokester, one who loved a good laugh. His loved ones will miss him dearly.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, Willie Leftwich (Marie), Sheila Leftwich, Dwayne Leftwich and Leticia Curtis (Darnell); two stepdaughters, Patsy Patterson and Mae C. Langhorne; three stepsons, James Thurman, Jeffrey Newbill and Jerry Newbill. He was blessed with six granddaughters, four grandsons, thirty-two great grandchildren and two great-great grandsons. Willie also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends.