William Vernon Ali
May 1, 1952 - February 19, 2022
William Vernon Ali was born on May 1, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to William Vernon Johnson and Ernestine Lightfoot. He was the first of four children. William completed his high school education and dedicated himself to being a Cook County Jail Correctional Officer. He departed this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. William is survived by his siblings Kevin, Patty and Karen; his children William Jr., Michelle Shahn (Nancy), Akilah (Darrell), Shakira and Luis; eight grandchildren Jade, Karinah, Laila, Krista, Kristen, Aaliyah, Adrianna and Xavier, as well as many cousins and other relatives. He was good with his hands and loved to fix and build things.
William Vernon Ali was born on May 1, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to William Vernon Johnson and Ernestine Lightfoot. He was the first of four children. William completed his high school education and dedicated himself to being a Cook County Jail... View Obituary & Service Information