Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Esper Plato Lee and Edna Dolly Poole Willis; 3 sisters, Aileen Poole, Edna Dean Willis and Betty Hawes; and 3 brothers, Esper, Ralph and Blake Willis.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Jeanette Wacaster Willis; 1 son, Bobby Willis and wife Harriet; 1 daughter, Lisa Lowery and husband Allen, all of Boiling Springs; 1 brother, Bill Willis and wife Pauline of Fallston; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, NC is serving the family.