Eberhardt, Willus, Jr.

Entrereneur Loved Fishing And Sports

  • Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Willus Eberhardt
Willus Eberhardt

Willus Eberhardt, Jr. was born on August 16, 1969, and transitioned on July 2, 2020.

He was an entrepreneur, natural comedian, humble humanitarian, and inspiring motivator that loved fishing and sports.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Sarah Goodloe, Percy Goodloe, Almeda McDermit and Walter Eberhardt Sr; father, Willus Eberhardt Sr., brothers, Tony Eberhardt and Willie Shackleford; sister, Sarah Malone.

Survivors include mother, Sallie Eberhardt; children, Jasmine Smartt and Jalissa Smartt; siblings, Susan Murray, Mary Morgan, Wochimia Walton, Steven Eberhardt, and Walter Eberhardt; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and well-wishers.

Public viewing will be held 8:30–10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, at the funeral home.

A private funeral service will be held for immediate family only. 

Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.

The service can be viewed live from John P. Franklin Facebook Page

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.


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