Willie Joe Barajas passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Visitation: 6 – 8 PM Friday, February 25, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Service: 10 AM Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Willie Joe Barajas was the only child to born to Willie Joe Barajas, Sr. and Cleta (Gonzalez) Barajas, July 18, 1954 in Dallas. Willie’s father later married Joann Barajas.
Willie’s main hobby was playing pool at Clicks and Shooters with his friends and he took many trips to Las Vegas to showcase his talents. He had a passion to put a smile on everyone’s face and be the life of the party. He retired from 7-11 and at age 62 he retired from HEB in Waco. He was immensely loved by his family, friends, and will be missed dearly.
Willie was preceded in death by his mother, Cleta Gonzales and other relatives who had passed before him.
He is survived by father, Willie Joe Barajas, Sr. and wife Joann; wife, Sandy Nelson Barajas; sons, Phillip Barajas and Raymond Barron and girlfriend, Norma Duran; daughter, Amber Barajas Allen; stepsons, Robert Berry, Ryan Berry and girlfriend, Danielle Atkins; brothers, William and Harry Barajas; and sister, Charlotte Barajas Walters.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Barron, Robert Berry, Jessie Palacios, Guillermo Manzano, Johnny Jimenez, and Carl Pierce.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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You were such a great friend, teacher and teammate!! Your smile lit up the room and your jokes brought so much laughter!! You are so missed !! Fly with the angels ~ Rest in Paradise ~ Until we meet again my friend
He was a sweet & funny guy who always had a smile on his face no matter what life was giving him. My thoughts & prayers r with the family. You made my best friend happy! Rest in peace, Willy!
Always a joy to be around. Jim and I will miss you and your smile. Blessings to you until we meet again.
I had the pleasure of meeting him through my daughter while she worked at Heb. He was such a sweet ma. It was a blessing to have met him. Prayers and condolences to phi’s family
Willie was a Good Man. I found him and Sandy sitting with my mom and dad most Sundays while they attended Gholson Baptist- thank you for that. He was always a cheerful person and smiled most if not all the time. I am glad to have known him.
You was such a good friend, you always had a smile on your face. Your laugh was contiguous and you made everyone else laugh.I really enjoyed playing you in pool, I usually laughed all the through the game. I’m going to miss you my dear friend. R.I.P. love Shawn Fort
Willie you will be greatly missed. Your smile always lit up the room with your wonderful smile and laugh. You were and are a great friend. Rest in peace buddy and kick some butt at the pool halls in heaven. We were blessed to know you and have you as a friend & family.
Dear Barajas family, The Baylor Scott and White Waco Hospice family would like to give you our deepest condolences with our thoughts and prayers! It was our honor to be a part during this time. We still care and we are still here for you! God bless your!
I wish that I could have forgave and forgotten sooner. I wish I could have pushed harder for a relationship, actually I wish I could have been more content with what you were capable of giving . I didn’t even know I had a grandfather till now….I am struggling with if this was even fair to tell me now, to reach out more than ever on your death bed.This is definitely not a post to slander you. This is my post to try hard not to die inside . Not to feel so alone. To not believe that I only had a family that reached out when you were on your death bed…I have always since I was 10 in and out of shelters and foster hones wanted a family so bad. I wanted my father!!! Unfortunately by the time you were able to give that I was so hurt/ so angry. I remember you going hungry 1 night just so I could eat. Telling me you weren’t hungry…but even as young as I was….I knew you was….I remember you telling me everything would be okay. But It wasn’t, Dad. It never was ! But you tried ! ..I forgive you. I love you. I will always love you and miss having a relationship with you!! …and I am sorry that we could not all have the life we should have… I am happy that your new loved you unconditionally… however, I wish that you would have met me , and Phillip, and our kids ( your grandkids) !!!
I wish so much. I had made sure to never be adopted so thar my last name would never change when I was younger. I fought so hard for Barajas….!!!
Love Amber Allen Barajas….. your daughter forever