Willie Thomas Boneparte was born to the late Luther Boneparte and Lizzie Brown Boneparte on February 28,1954. He entered into eternal rest on June 26,2026 at MUSC of Orangeburg following an extended illness.

He was educated in Orangeburg County Schools. He was a professional pool player and the best man to sat down to the card table.

 He was preceded in death by two brothers Ralph Boneparte and Wilbur Edward Boneparte; two sisters Bessie Lee Robinson and Patricia Ann Frost.

He leaves to cherish his memories a special friend and caretaker Delphine Garvin, two loving daughters Shanekia Garvin and Sophia Garvin, one son Desmond Boneparte, seven grandchildren Byron Felder, Jaylin Felder, London Howard “Lillie”, Paris Summers, Tyree Davis, Isisah Thomas and Elijah Thomas, two great-grandchildren Zynavea Felder and Byron Felder, Jr., one brother Larry Boneparte and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.