Earl worked in the automotive industry until he retired. He went back to work for Wal Mart for the last eight years.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents Hugh Ellis Willis and Susie Mae Willis, his brothers William “Bill” Allen Willis and Charles Elbert Willis, also his sister Mellony Sue Smith.
Earl is survived by his wife of 24 years Pam Willis, Sister-in-Law Debra Willis, Nephews Andrew Ferguson, Jason Smith (Jennifer, Austin, Chris and Hunter), Joe Smith (Rechie and Alyssa), Josh Smith (Nicole, Jordan and Addilynn), Jeremy Smith (Norma, Fernando, Jade and Jethro), Michael Willis (Michelle, Megan, Christian and Luke), Nieces Susan Daggett (Rob, Olivia and Lorelei), Karen Richards (James, Oscar, Hazel and Maeve), and Catherine Dodgson (David).
Inurnment Committal Service will be at DFW National Cemetery on October 9, 2023 @10:15am.