Willie James Schoolfield peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Tidal Health in Salisbury, Md. “Billy”, as he was affectionately known to many, was born on July 19, 1965, in Trenton, NJ to late William and Annie Schoolfield.
Willie received his education from the Somerset County’s Public School System where he graduated in 1986. He worked for Evans Boat at a young age and later became a supervisor at Bayliner, a yacht building company. Until his health failed, he worked for a lumber company in Willards, MD.
Willie never met a stranger and once someone did meet him, they would never forget him. There was never a dull moment when he was around, and you could always count on a good laugh. Willie loved cooking, fishing, and being with family and friends. His grandchildren meant the world to him and no matter what they would do, they were always “Pop Pop’s babies.”
Willie leaves to cherish his memories with, his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Schoolfield; two sons, Steven Schoolfield (Brittanie) and Andre Schoolfield, Sr.; one daughter, Adrienne Schoolfield; four grandchildren, Ravyn Schoolfield, Andre Schoolfield, Jr., Kadyn Schoolfield, and Akyli Schoolfield; two sisters, Renee Schoolfield, and Annie Miles; two brothers, Johnny Schoolfield, and Robert Schoolfield; a special aunt, Janie Christopher; a special sister-in-law, Virginia Mack, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine Ames; two brothers, Benjamin and Stanley Schoolfield.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 2, 2025, at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 27945 Holland Crossing Road, Marion Station, MD with a viewing one-hour prior. A viewing will also be held 6-8 PM Friday, August 1, 2025, at the church.
Interment at the church cemetery.
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Blessings and peace as you navigate this very sad period.
Sending prayers and condolences to the Family from your neighbors, the Redding Family.
My Dear Cousin Carolyn and Family. My heart is heavy as well . It wasn’t long ago when The Isler family faced the same thing with my husband Josiah Isler Sr. Sometimes there are just no words. Just know that we love you and the children so much. Willie always treated me with the utmost respect. I know at one point a while ago every time he looked up I was there. Gods strenght to you and the children and the Grandchildren💔💔😢
So sorry for your loss prayers to you and the family.
My Condolences and Prayers to the family.
My deepest condolences to Carolyn and her family. May God sustain and comfort you during your time of bereavement. Sending love and prayers to you all.
To the entire schoolfield family my heart is sadden by the loss of Willie schoolfield. May God brings you comfort and peace duribg this difficult time. Im sorry for your loss of willie and im sending my prayers and condolences to you cousin Carolyn Adrienne Andre and Steven and entire family. R.I.P. Willie. Gone too soon but never forgotten
Praying for you in the loss of your husband ,but we have to remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord .Be in encourage keep the faith God is right there with you in this difficult time,
My deepest condolences 🙏
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family. May God strengthen and comfort you all.
We will miss you willie.prayers for the family 🙏❤️.
We sends our deepest condolence’s to the family !
So sorry for your loss sending love and prayers to the family
My prayers go out to Sis Carolyn and family weeping may endureth for the night but Joy cometh in the morning
Sorry for your loss Mrs Schoolfield praying for you and your family.
Sending my condolences to the family, Willie will be truly missed. My cousin through marriage it was never a dull moment. Especially when it came to sports and fishing he would talk much stuff lol Rest in peace sir
Condolences to the Schoolfield family Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning 🙏🏽
We the Cooper family sending our condolence to our cousins the schoolfield family 🙏 may God keep you in this crying hour God bless we love you all and we going to say good night to our cousin Billy ❤️
Sending love and prayers.
Praying for the family at this difficult time ❤️🙏🏽