Jack Willis, Jr.
February 8, 1929 - June 26, 2016
Jack Willis, Jr. Age 87, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home. Born February 8, 1929 in Black Rock, KY to the late Jack and Berite (nee Embry) Willis, Sr. Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are one son, Jeff Willis of Braidwood; one daughter, Linda Johnson of Braidwood; two grandchildren, Josh Watson and Jake Watson; three brothers, Russell (Billie) Willis, Roy (Lou) Willis, and Vernie (Phyllis) Willis, all of Leitchfield, KY; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his wife, Dorothy Lee (nee Smith), whom he married June 7, 1952 in Clarkson, KY; and five brothers, Raymond Willis, Charles Willis, Merle Willis, Earl Willis, and Roger Willis. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Interment with military honors will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Jack Willis, Jr. Age 87, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home. Born February 8, 1929 in Black Rock, KY to the late Jack and Berite (nee Embry) Willis, Sr. Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the... View Obituary & Service Information