Willie Florence

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Willie "Red Tape" Florence, Sr (born c. 1954) is the owner of Dollars World Furniture Mart and owner and lead counsel for the Firm of Compassion, P.C. attorneys.

Florence has a bachelor's degree from Miles College, a law degree from the Birmingham School of Law and a master's of ministry from Birmingham Theological Seminary. He is a former judge pro tem in Birmingham Municipal Court.

In September 2008 Florence married Antonia King at New Hope Baptist Church.

Florence was an unsuccessful candidate for Birmingham City Council District 7 in the 2009 Birmingham City Council election. He lost to Jay Roberson in the race for the seat left vacant by the death of Miriam Witherspoon.

References

  • "Birmingham City Council District 7: Willie Florence." (August 20, 2009) Birmingham News
  • "King-Florence Wedding of the Century." wedding announcement (August 24, 2009) Birmingham News
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