Thomas Howard Willis' Obituary
Thomas Howard Willis
A celebration of life for Thomas Howard Willis, 53, of Longview will be held at 3 PM Thursday, May 29, 2008 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview with the Reverend Tony Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Willis was born on April 27, 1955 in Pennington Gap, VA. to Thomas and Patricia Willis. He passed away on May 26, 2008 at his residence. He loved life and outdoors, but most of all he loved being with his family. He was a carpenter and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; daughter, Salena Ann Willis of Longview; Wife, Rachal Willis of Longview; brother and sister-in-law, Terry D. Willis of Tyler; step-sons, John Danna and wife, Prissy of Harleton, Robert Danna of Paris, Chris Danna and wife Belinda of Lumberton; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Colton, Molly, Cade, David, Paisley, and Blake; as well as two nephews, Mike, and Keith. The family requests memorials be made in honor of Mr. Willis to: Heart'sway Hospice, 1306 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, Texas 75604. The family would like to express a very heart-felt "Thank You" to Kelly Allison, a Heart'sway Nurse who provided so much love, care and support to Mr. Willis and his family.
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