Born in Burke County on April 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Colon and Catherine Winkler Willis.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Patsy Setzer, brothers Pete Willis and Bud Willis.
He was a member of Winkler’s Grove Baptist Church, and was retired from Annas Awning.
He is survived by his daughters Carol Ann Barcenas of Granite Falls, Tonya Davis of Hickory and Ronda Gajus of Drexel; sisters Doris Stowe and husband John and Betty Lynn and husband Ransom; brothers Donnie Willis and wife Jewel, Bill Willis and wife Judy, and Buck Willis and wife Mildred, all of Hickory; 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Dank will lie in state Monday, April 27, 2020 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home, the family will not be present.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Winkler’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Paul Deal officiating.
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