Willie B. Ham (age 95) passed away on October 20,  2023, at Montecito Senior Living in Peoria, AZ, where he has resided since March 1, 2023. Previously, he lived from 2022 to 2023 at Highgate Senior Living in Prescott; however, he spent most of his Arizona years in Parks, Arizona, where he lived for 30 years. He was a gifted carpenter and has left a legacy of custom-built homes. His favorite pastime was listening to classic country music, and he even participated in karaoke when available and made CDs singing his favorite country songs. He was married to his wife, Elaine, from 1947 to the time of her passing in 2021. He raised six children who have blessed him with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Most will remember him by his signature carpentry work and his endless stories about his life adventures and survivals. His memorial was at the National Memorial of Arizona. Willie was a WWII Navy veteran. His Celebration of Life was held at his eldest daughter, Gloria's home in Glendale, AZ.