Thomas ''T. J.'' Willis' Obituary
Funeral services for Thomas ''T. J.'' Willis, 74, of Longview, will be 2 PM Thursday in the Chapel of the Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Rd., with Reverend William R. ''Bill'' Cunningham
officiating. Following Mr. Willis? wishes, cremation will follow service.
Mr. Willis was born February 9, 1927 in Scott County, Virginia to Daniel and Lillie Willis.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church , worked as a warehouseman in construction and served his country during World War II in the United States Navy aboard the USS TEXAS.
Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, of Longview; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Toni Willis of Flint, TX, Thomas H. and Rachal Willis of Longview; granddaughter, Salena Willis of Longview; grandsons and wives, Keith and Shiloh Willis of Tyler, Michael and Julie Willis of Longview; grandchildren, Josiah, Samuel, Mikayla and Annika Willis; brother, Curtis Willis of Jonesville, VA, Kyle Willis of Cincinnati, OH; sister, Reba Lamb of Xenia, OH and a number of nieces and nephews.
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