Birth date: Oct 9, 1916 Death date: Jan 14, 2011
Born Achille Murat Willis Jr. on October 9, 1916, in Richmond, Virginia, Monk Willis Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on January 14, 2011. Mr. Willis was graduated from Washington & Lee University and Read Obituary
I am thinking of you and praying for you all to find peace within your generous and loving hearts. I was touched by the beautifully written tribute to your Daddy. What a treasure he was and will always be! Love, Leigh-Ann longtime friend of Elizabeth##imported-begin##Leigh-Ann Stanger##imported-end##
Monk made such a difference in my life by encouraging the financial aid office to give me money to attend graduate school. His support of the Center for Behavioral Studies kept the program afloat. And what a wonderful name. He was one of a kind.##imported-begin##Susan Rucker Miller##imported-end##
Dear Cathy, Elizabeth, and Mary - I have such fond memories of our old neighborhood, and your father was a big part of them. He will be missed by many. I was so sorry I couldn't make it to his service, but do hope when you all are in Longview, you will let me know. I would love to see all of you. Sincerely, Louise Bivins##imported-begin##Louise Bivins##imported-end##
Monk was a man of deep intellect and wisdom. Most important of all, however, he was genuine, and kind, and good. I admired him greatly and will miss our frequent phone conversations. Bryce Jordan##imported-begin##Bryce Jordan##imported-end##
Elizabeth, Cathy, and Mary, your dad, "Mr. Monk" is larger than life to me. He was a leader, teacher, and a role model to many. His quick wit and superior intellect, and his kindness will continue to live in our hearts. May God bless each of you and give you an extra measure of his peace.##imported-begin##Sally Gossett Barron##imported-end##
Thinking about you and so sad for your loss. Having read your dad's obit, I am amazed at his accomplishments. Few people can know the impact that he did on lives and history. You are a wonderful legacy of his life.##imported-begin##Gwen Gartman##imported-end##
Friendships will never end for memories will never allow.##imported-begin##Peggy & Jerry Yeric##imported-end##
My caring thoughts and heartfelt condolences. Graduated Longview High in '68 and after losing my father in '69, your wonderful Dad recommended I attend North Texas. I did and presently work here. I think of you all when I pass by the Library. I hold fond memories of the entire Willis Family.##imported-begin##Mike Reynolds##imported-end##
There will always be just one "Mister Chairman" for us. His wise counsel and keen intellect will be greatly missed. Our profound sympathy to the family.
Marsha and Lindsay Keffer##imported-begin##Marsha Keffer##imported-end##
Dear Cathy, Elizabeth and Mary; I am so sorry about your Dad, and sorry I could not get to the funeral. Monk and
Frances were both good friends of mine. I have thought of them often. I certainly remember when you girls were growing up. I hope to see you sometime soon. Much Love, Clkaire Foster##imported-begin##claire s. foster##imported-end##
