Willie L. Celsor, 91 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born May 23, 1935 in Fountain Run, Kentucky, son of the late Varney and Mary Elizabeth (Shackelford) Celsor. Willie made his 39-year career as a truck driver with Coca-Cola. He was a member of Vale Church of Christ and enjoyed gardening, socializing, and family storytelling.
On May 2, 1964 in Chicago, Willie married Virginia Doris Watts who preceded him in death on July 27, 2023. He is survived by his children, Scott (Donna) Celsor of Wisconsin and Lisa (Donald) Claypool of Valparaiso; six grandchildren, Erica, Morgan (Coy), Alexis, Lindsey, Victoria, and Catherine; two great grandchildren, Aleah and Wyatt; and his twin brother, Jimmie. Willie was also preceded in death by his siblings, Helen, Harmon, Loyd, Ned, Don, Dewey, Ida, Edsel, Lucille, Revely, and Webb, and Andrew Daniel, the late husband of Erica.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 9:30 - 11:00 AM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Valparaiso. Click here to watch the recorded funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vale Church of Christ.
