Willie Lee Ford Sr. was born to Peggy (Morris) Ford on December 5, 1965, in Clinton, Oklahoma.
At the age of 59, Willie was called home on March 22, 2025.
Willie, also known as Darren, was raised in Clinton, where he attended public schools. In his younger years, he was an astonishing athlete. From track and field to football and basketball, he could slam dunk a basketball in the seventh grade. Willie could do it all. He was a true leader among his peers. However, his true love and passion was art.