J.B. Willis a Henryetta resident passed away on October 10, 2005 in Henryetta at the age of 78. Born September 8, 1927 in Red Oak, Ok to John Boyd and Lizzie May (Hern) Willis. JB married Lois Darnell in 1949. He retired from TG&Y having managed the Henryetta store. He was also involved in the Optimist Club, Lion Club and the Henryetta Quarterback Club. He also served his country in WWII and Korea with the Marine Corp. His parents and a brother Doyle Wills whom is MIA during the Korean War precede him in death.
Survived by: Wife: Lois Willis of the home,2 Sons: Steve Willis of Oklahoma City,Bruce Willis of Norman, 4 Grandchildren: Mourissa Willis, Lori Mae Willis, Josh Willis and Mat Willis, 3 Great Grandchildren: Shawn Bean, Colin Rakestraw and Bill McCormick, 3 Brothers: James Willis of Locust Grove, OK, Gerald Willis of Tulsa, Ed Willis of Broken Arrow.
Services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow with full military honors at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.