Willie Bernard Siplin :: Russell Haven of Rest

Willie Bernard Siplin, 55

Willie Bernard Siplin, 55 of Middleburg, FL passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Willie was born in St. Petersburg, FL where he grew up prior to joining the US Navy. He retired after a career of 20 years with the US Navy before gaining his Masters Degree and going on staff at Columbian College as an Advisor. Willie was employed with Crowley Maritime for the past two years and a resident of Middleburg for the past 16 years.

Willie enjoyed fishing, singing, baking and barbecuing, playing his saxophone, and babying his Corvettes. He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Willie was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Lee Siplin and sister, Lila Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Madelin Siplin, daughter, Ariana Bermudez, mother, Susie Siplin, brothers, Levie Williams, Oscar Bentley, sisters, Shara Stubbins and Edie Darling, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A Celebration of life will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church (135 Brickyard Rd., Middleburg, FL 32068) with Pastor C. Edward Preston officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 PM Wednesday in Jacksonville National Cemetery (4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218) with US Navy honors. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 -11:00 prior to services.

Because of the flowers policy at Jacksonville National Cemetery, the family asks that memorials be made to: Fisher House Foundation

www.fisherhouse.org

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720

Directions to Jacksonville National Cemetery

Enter I-295 N toward Savannah to north of I-10

Take Exit 32 , turn left at Lem Turner Road, go 5 miles

Turn right on Lannie Road, go 3 miles

Jacksonville National Cemetery will be on your left

4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fl 32218

Linda Tatham McHenry

I can’t say enough about my brother/friend Willie B Siplin, I had known him for over 30yrs and he is the kindest person and will be there for you (if able) to help those in need. I am saddened that I will not get his random texts just checking in or calling and saying “hey sis how’s is going?” and his deep chuckle. He left us way to early and I will treasure the conversations we had and the person he was. He was so happy to find his true love Maddie whom he loved dearly even only been married since 2020. I know I will see him again, healthy and happy, until then may he rest in peace until then and may his wife be blessed with Holy Spirit to guide her and help her through these times.
Good times, great laughs and a true friend. Love ya Willie
Linda McHenry