William Jesse Stephens

A Time to Be Born At God’s appointed time, on August 22, 1983, William Jesse Stephens was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Willie Collier and Willeana Stephens. William entered the world destined to make an impact, carrying with him the love and hopes of his family. His father, Willie Collier, preceded him in death. A Time to Live Affectionately known as “Half Pint,” “Pint,” and “Smurf,” William was the embodiment of joy, warmth, and generosity. Fun-loving, free-spirited, and always ready with a joke, he quickly won hearts wherever he went. William was intelligent, a natural leader, and deeply good-hearted, always extending a helping hand to family and others. He was serious about his business, giving and loveable to all who knew him. His life journey took him through many educational institutions as he moved around as a child. As a teenager, he left Chicago, relocating to Los Angeles, California, with his mother and her husband, Michael Timberlake, who also preceded him in death. Later, William made Las Vegas, Nevada his home, where he transitioned to his eternal rest. A Time to Love Family was always Pint’s top priority. He loved deeply and cherished his mother, Willeana Stephens (Lynn), his sisters, Jerniah Delt-Adams (Niah/Nī-Nī) and Stephanie Wilkerson, April Mopping (AP), his two youngest children Kwahlil & Dorothy Stephens and his oldest son William Jesse Stephens, Jr. (Lil Daddy/JR). Pint was happiest when creating memorable moments and adventures, enjoying quality time surrounded by those he loved and cherished. His greatest joys were his three children. A Time to Die On January 22, 2026, at 8:31 p.m., William Jesse Stephens departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him. A Time to Weep William will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those who will cherish his memory include his loving mother, Willeana Stephens; devoted sister, Jerniah N. Delt -Adams (James Adams); sister, Stephanie Wilkerson; April Mopping and two youngest children Kwahlil Stephens and Dorthy Stephens, William Stephens, Jr. oldest son (Shamicka Brown, mother) several aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. William’s generous spirit, laughter, and unwavering love will remain in the hearts of those who were blessed to share in his journey. May his memory be a comfort and a blessing as we celebrate the life he lived.

William Jesse Stephens

August 22, 1983 - January 22, 2026