Willie Buycks, Jr. was born on October 7, 1965 in Wetumpka, Alabama to the late Willie and Christine Buycks. This is where his love for his favorite team Alabama Crimson Tide derived from. Willie was also preceded in death by his brother Gregory Mitchell and other family members. As a young child he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio with his family. He was educated in the Cincinnati Public School system and graduated from Withrow High School. As a young adult, he received a very special blessing when Christine Johnson gave birth to his first and only child Marcus. Then in 2007, he was blessed once again when he met a very special woman "Stephanie," who remained by his side through all of his trials and tribulations. Willie has been a hard worker since the age of 15. He was a dedicated employee of the Zumbiel Packaging Company as a Press Operator for over 20 years, where his co-workers became his second family. He loved to go fishing with his sisters Lynn and Vanette, Brother-in-law, Derrick, nephews Demetius "Meter" and Antwuan and many friends. Family was important to Willie and he loved his dearly. He was always on board for any family gatherings whether near or far. He loved to BBQ with his all-time favorite being "Baby Back Ribs." He also enjoyed spending time with is childhood and long-time friends, whom he referred to as the Basement Boys, You all know who you are. He leaves to cherish his memory; his son Marcus Johnson, his fiance' Stephanie Craig, three Step-daughters: Nyasha, DeLisa, Bobbi and their children: Gaveay and Ken'zee, two brothers: Donald Buycks, and Dion (Carlena) Buycks, four sisters: Bonnie Lynn (Derrick) Pruitt, Vanette Buycks-Ellis, Shannon (Henry) Buycks and Gussie Gray, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation is from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills, 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati (45206). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 3:00 pm. Walker Funeral Home, 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 is serving the Buycks family. Please call (513) 251-6200 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information.

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