Willie Howard, Jr.

WILLIE "DJ CHILL WILL" HOWARD, JR. 48 departed this life on January 29, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, in Niagara Falls, NY following a brave and courageous battle with a lengthy illness.  

Willie Howard Jr. was born February 24, 1968 in Lockport, NY to the late Willie Howard Sr. and Hilda (nee Harrison) Howard.

Focused, driven, loving music and the emerging culture of Hip Hop, "DJ" Chill will started DJing at the young age of 15. In addition to the music, for which he was well known, he also had a passion for coaching youth football, fishing, and loved to master the game, "Call of Duty".

He was the life of the party and was known as the "Family (and community) comedian". He always carried a positive attitude and a great word of encouragement to all he encountered.

Family will receive friends Thursday, February 2, 2017, 10am at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1334 Calument Ave, Niagara Falls, NY .  Funeral to follow at 12 noon.  Interment held at Oakwood Cemetery. 

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