Lloyd Willis' Obituary
Lloyd William "Bud" Willis passed away peacefully on Thursday December 29, 2011 in Longview, Texas. Mr. Willis was born April 17, 1937 in Rosston, Arkansas. He was a Thirty-second degree mason and a forty-two year member of Longview Masonic Lodge #404. He lived in Longview, Texas most of his life until retiring from Union Pacific Railways in 1991 after thirty-seven years of service. He then moved to Lake O' the Pines and enjoyed semi-retirement until returning to work with Sabine Disposal Services for the last ten years.
Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Willis, and a sister Shirley Vermillion. He is survived by three sisters, Gloria Anderson, Bonnie Stevens and Sue Hester; and a brother in law Eugene Hester, all of Longview. He is also survived by one daughter, Tammie White of Leverets Chapel and by numerous nephews and nieces.
Mr. Willis will be missed by many family and friends who enjoyed his generosity and helpfulness throughout his whole life.
Graveside services, at his request, will be held 11 AM Monday, January 2, 2012, at Rosewood Park Cemetery with Reverend Racer Bodkins officiating. Services under the direction of Rader Funeral Home, Longview.
Mr. Willis's family would like to offer special thanks to Beacon Hospice personnel Robbin, Catherine, Tonya, Gayle, and Suzanne. Memorials may be made to Beacon Hospice at Margaret's House, 5016 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75605.
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