NASHVILLE - Willie Thomas Kea, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Edgecombe County on January 24, 1940, he was the son of the late George Kea and Emma Black Kea. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Kea; sister, Aroland Kea, brothers, Jesse Lee (Joe) Black, Charlie Kea and James Earl Kea.

Willie is survived by his children, Jacqueline Kea of Lawrenceville, GA, Keicha Kea-Rivera (Joseph) of Summerville, SC, De'Sean Kea of Nashville, and Vincent Johnson of Huntsville, Alabama; ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren; sister, Alice Jean Mitchell (Mitch); brother, Clifton Kea and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Word Tabernacle Church, Rocky Mount with Associate Pastor Stephanie Battle officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Rocky Mount from 4-9 p.m.

Please send any floral arrangements to Word Tabernacle Church, 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804.