William T. Willis, born August 26, 1923, passed away on April 9, 2017 after a brief illness. Williams was a lifelong resident of Montgomery. He was a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School, and then went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, followed by a master’s degree from Harvard University. William served in WWII as a Combat Engineer. He served 40 years in the State Health Department where he was the Director of Radiological Health and the Director of Alabama Department of Environmental Management. William was a member of Harvest Family Church.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Vivian Anderson.
William is survived by his two sons, Mark Willis and Stephen Willis.
A Visitation will be held at Leak Memory Chapel on Friday, April 14, 2017 from 1:00-2:00 with a Celebration of Life following at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest Family Church in his honor.
