RAWLS, Willie J. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday morning, Janaury 1, 2009. Willie was born October 31, 1960 in Brookhaven, MS the son of Willie and Cora Newton Rawls. Surviving are his brothers, Charles Newton, Anthony Rawls; his sister, Tina Circosta; aunt and uncles, Eva May Buie, Oscar Rawls, Edward Lenoir; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held Monday, January 5, 2009 from 6-8pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. Private interment of cremains will be held at a later date.