Willie Edward Madison, Sr. was born January 9, 1948, to Ruby Lee Henderson and Son Madison in Camden, Arkansas. He attended Lafayette High School.

He was known by his nickname of "Keystone Will". He worked various jobs over the years and at one point he was a business owner of the Rail on Adams. He was a generous man who didn't mine lending a helping hand to those in need.

He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and would attend church when his health would allow him too.

He united in marriage to Shirley Ann Jones in 1967, and from this union two sons were born. He was a son, father, big brother and friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, his parents, (2) sisters Mary Sanders and Barbara Henderson and (2) nephews Marcus Henderson and Jamie Henderson.

He is survived by his sons: Willie Madison, Jr. (Wendy); Keith Madison (Amanda); and one daughter, Janice Ellis (Patrick), all of Camden, Arkansas. Two brothers: Sammy Grant (Joyce) of Stephens, Arkansas; Edward Burnell (Ruth) of Camden, Arkansas, one sister: Marilyn Jean Henderson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 12 grandchildren: Roneisha, Shcocer, Willie III, Kenitra, Olivia, Brandi, Jordan, Jayla, Devin, Keith II, Jayden and Kassidy; 7 great grandchildren: Remondo, Ayiden, Makayla, Aubree, Kylei, Audrey and Madison. A host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.