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Orville Willis Obituary
Clinton, TN
Rev. Orville Worthman "Chee Chee" Willis, Jr., age 72, was born February 23, 1944 in Andersonville, TN. He slept peacefully away March 3, 2016 at Tennova West, Knoxville, TN.
Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. O.W. Willis, Sr.; brothers, Rev. Donald A. Willis, Sr., Rev. Dr. Charles L. Willis, Clarence Willis, and Joseph H. Willis, Sr.; and nephew, Warren L. Willis. He leaves to cherish his legacy devoted daughter, Carmen C. Willis; her mother, Daisy G. Willis of Clinton, TN; sisters, Hazel White, Lillian Blair, Shirley Winton, Joan (Edward) Robinson and Kimberly Willis; brother, Robert W. Willis, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Ann Willis, Alethia Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to include Louie Ivey, James and Marjorie Alcorn, Fred and Charmaine Henderson, and Elder T.L. Mims.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, TN from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. with service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Heart Association or charity of your choice. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Orville Willis
Cathy Lemmonds
March 7, 2016
Carmen, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eddie Stair
March 7, 2016
A great man from a great family. My deepest sympathy and love to all of the Willis clan now and in the future. God Bless!
Mary Ann Jarnigan McMearn
March 9, 2016
To the entire Willis Family I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chee Chee. I am grateful that I was able to see and speak to him in August 2015. Sorry for the belated condolence I did not hear of his passing until today. Please remember that to be "absent from the body is to be present with the Lord".
Tyra Rowley
March 8, 2016
My condolences to all of Chee's family for your loss. Specifically to Linda Willis and Vernell Willis who are near and dear to my heart in this difficult time. I know you will take comfort knowing that Chee and Charles are together again shining bright in the light of God.
William Hailey
March 8, 2016
To the entire Willis family, our deepest sympathy is extended to you all during this time of bereavement; you have our prayers and my God give you peace for days to come.
Love, The Fletcher, Miller, Hailey & Furlow Families!
Rena Willis
March 8, 2016
Sorry for your loss may God be with the family.
Linda Welch-Miller
March 7, 2016
Dear Joan and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May God bless and keep you during your time of grief and sorrow. Love Linda Welch Miller
Debria Giles
March 7, 2016
Joan and family, we were so sorry to hear about your brother. Hope you can find comfort in the Lord. I understand your brother was a great man and know that you will miss him, just remember you will meet him again someday in Heaven. Roger and Debria Giles
Chris Brenton, Brazil Dukes
March 7, 2016
To the Family of O.W. Willis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I met O.W. when he pastored New Hope Baptist Church. In that time I got to know Rev. Willis through the church. May The Lord wrap his arms around you during this time.
Peggy Jackson
March 7, 2016
Carmen,
I'm truly sorry for the loss of your dad. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4
Rev.& Mrs Larry Williams
March 6, 2016
Sorry for your loss
Lincoln & Marcia Barton
March 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 6, 2016
Joan and family, you have my most deep and sincere sympathy. I know the Willis' are a prayed up family and know that God makes no mistakes.
Prayerfully,
Joyce Martin-Bourne
Eunice Hobbs
March 6, 2016
To the Willis Family. You all are in my prayers, and I pray that God will comfort each of you during this time of bereavement.
Jagade DeBurns,Alonzo Bell,families
March 6, 2016
To Dee Dee ,Katrina and the Rest of the Willis,Chapman and other relatives May Our God give all of you comfort during the loss of your loved one and always.
Debra Agnew and Family
March 6, 2016
May the precious memories of your loved one bring comfort to your hearts.
EVELYN Baker
March 6, 2016
GAINUM WILLIS family of Chattanoga, Tn. we are sorry for the loss of your love one, we will continue to keep the family lifted up in prayer, during this difficult time. And that the Lord will strengthen your family .Geoffrey, Evelyn, Valery, Cynthia Willis.
Douglas Chandler
March 6, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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