william edward waggonner, usually known as w. e. "willie" waggonner (august 7, 1905 – may 9, 1976), was from 1948 until his death in office the sheriff of bossier parish in northwestern louisiana. a native and resident of plain dealing near the arkansas state line, he was the older brother of u.s. representative joseph david "joe d." waggonner, jr., who held louisiana's 4th congressional district seat from 1961 to 1979.