Willie James Honea, age 78, passed away on 11/27/2020. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for over 45 years prior to growing up abroad in a military family. He was an air force pilot, flight instructor, and computer engineer.
Will was born on December 18, 1941 to Charles and Anna Louise Honea. On June 12, 1966, he married Frances Ann Scott at the First Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, CO.
Will was fond of computers, electronics, and camping. He also enjoyed fixing things and had an appreciation for cars. He was a member of Garden Ranch Baptist Church. As a military kid, he attended 16 different public schools, was an Eagle Scout, participated in Boy’s Nation, and went on to graduate from the Air Force Academy in 1964. He continued to serve in the United States Air Force for 12 additional years.
His accomplishments during his time in the Air Force include piloting the A-37 in Vietnam, during which time he was awarded the flying cross, and serving as a member of the United State Air Force Academy faculty.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann; his children: Richard, Scott, and Martha; his siblings: Chuck, Barbara, and Glenn; and his grandchildren: Fletcher, Duncan, Anna, Ethan, and Faith.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am MT on Thursday, December 3 at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery.
Memorials in Will’s name may be made to the Garden Ranch Baptist Church.
Frankie and John Volk
2 Dec 2020In loving memory of Will and his devotion to God and his service to our country. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him as we did.
Patti Martin
3 Dec 2020Sending thought’s and prayer’s to Ann and her entire family. I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May he rest in peace and may God comfort you during this difficult time. Patti Martin
The Rapp Family
3 Dec 2020It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend Will. However, we yield to the divine will of a loving heavenly Father God. For we know to be absent from this earthly body is to be in His eternal presence. Our condolences and prayers that he will grant all he loved and loved him, the strength, comfort and peace as only God can.
Jeanine McClellan
7 Dec 2020Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made Heaven and earth.”
Will’s gentle sense of humor was a gift on earth, now a gift in Heaven.
Will is God’s warrior and hero forever.
With love and prayers for precious Ann, and for
all their beautiful family, always, from Jeanine and all my family