Willie James Council, 64, of West Haven, departed this life March 5, 2010. He was the husband of Evangelist Janie L. Council.
Born in Martin County, NC, June 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Zeno and Minnie D. Council.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by Leaseway as a Truck Driver for 35 years. He was currently employed at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home as a Funeral Director's Assistant.
Willie was a member of Pitts Chapel UFWB Church where he served as a Deacon and was a member of the Senior Choir and Usher Board. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Pastor Pamela Council-Hughes (Charles) and Carolyn Williams; a son, Curvin K. Council (Kelly); grandchildren, Danina Britto, Kamozie Williams and Sharrona Council; a brother, Zeno Council, Jr.; sisters, Dora Maxine Perkins (Ernest), Dollie Marie Albritton and Jeanette Council; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Hoggard and a brother, Milton Leon Council.
A celebration of Mr. Council's life and legacy will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Pitts Chapel UFWB Church, 64, Brewster St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 9:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
