Daniel Willis Sr.

May 29, 1948 - December 14, 2020

Daniel Willis, Sr. Age 72, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Braidwood, IL, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Born May 29, 1948 in Braidwood to the late Vern and Stella (nee Lasley) Willis. Dan worked as a laborer in construction for many years. He enjoyed watching old western movies, especially John Wayne. Surviving are his close friend, Barb Wiborg; children, Alan Hopping, Janis Lee, Darin Hopping, Judy Broussard, Jody Patton, Aaron Willis, and Patrick Willis; twenty-eight grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Roy and Gary Willis and Betty Harden; numerous nieces and nephews; and too many friends to name. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife of forty-nine years, Beverly Jean (nee Leonard) Willis; children, Doug Hopping and Daniel Willis, Jr.; and his siblings, Maxine, Farena, Pete, Rudy, Les, R.A., and Coy. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held at later date. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com