Willie Lepine, Sr.

Willie J. Lepine, Sr., age 68, of Waveland, MS, passed away on July 12, 2018, at 3:25 pm, surrounded by those who loved and cherished him.
Willie was born in Algiers, LA to Joseph Lepine and Rita Mazerac Lepine.  He married Patricia Elenora Sauerwin on April 22, 1967.  He worked as a Certified Diesel Mechanic for almost 35 years.  His passion was restoring antique cars.  He was referred to by his clients as "Dr. D".
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Lepine; his mother, Rita Lepine; and a brother, Louis Charles Lepine, Sr.
Willie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia E. Lepine; a son, Willie (Cheryl) Lepine, Jr.; his daughters, Peggy (Kirby) Boudreaux, and Penny (Cliff) Chatman; his grandchildren, Ashley (Wade) Stringer, Scott Riley, Felicia (Eric) Lynch, Cassie Riley, Ashley (Nathan) Mallett, and Megan and CJ Chatman; ten great grandchildren; his brothers, Joseph J. Lepine, Jr., David P. Lepine, and Michael J. Lepine; and a sister, Lisa Wattigney.
A private family celebration will be held.
"I loved my dad.  He taught me everything I know.  How to work on and fix things, and how to be a good person.  Wish I could have taken him fishing one more time.  I'll always love my dad, the best mechanic!"  Willie Lepine, Jr.
"I love him so much.  He was the best daddy in the whole world.  He loved all of us.  He worked so hard all his life so his family wouldn't do without anything.  I will never forget the memories we have."  Peggy Lepine Boudreaux
"My daddy was a man that loved everyone.  He loved helping and doing whatever he could for people. Growing up he never gave up on me.  I am a very strong person because of him.  Family was very important to him.  He loved us all, as we did him.  Best dad ever."  Penny Lepine Chatman