Oscar B. Willis

Oscar Willis Obituary

Oscar B. Willis, 80, of Roanoke, passed peacefully at his home to return to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Willis; parents, Magruder and Nellie Willis; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Roma Stanley; brothers and sisters, Noah, Robert, Frank, Lena and Ruby. He was employed at Graves Humphries Hardware for 33 years and at CMT Sporting Goods for 10 years. Oscar was a devoted family man and also enjoyed his many friends. He loved all types of sports, including NASCAR and baseball. He especially enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids participate in sports. He is survived by his children, Mike Willis, Janet Gills (Mark), Nita Bryson (Ronnie), Gene Willis (Sherry) and (Crystal and Tracy). He is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandchildren, Missy White (Kirk), Angie Craw (Harold), Mitch Bryson, and his greatgrandchildren, Taylor White and Cameron Craw. Additional family include a daughter-inlaw, Cheryl; brothers and sisters, Virginia Aldridge (Bure), Eva Aldridge, Marvin Willis; sisters-in-law, Mauvieleen Altis, Ida Dawn Stanley, Judy Burris; brother-in-law, Elton Stanley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Pastor Ken Nienke will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, in Floyd County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday. Memorials may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family would especially like to thank their friends and family for their support and prayers, and the nursing staff of 6 West at Lewis Gale Hospital. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Oscar Willis

12 Entries

Cindy Mitchell

November 13, 2008

Gene and Ronnie,

I am truly sorry for your loss, I just found out. I will keep you both in my thoughts.

Cindy Mitchell

Kent Davis

November 13, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. This is in Memory of my Grand Mother, Mamie Willis, 1st Cousin 1x removed of Oscar.

Pam Brooks

November 11, 2008

Dear Family, We want to offer our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to each of you. Mr. Willis was such a joyful and kind gentleman while in our dental office. We always enjoyed having him as a patient. He will be greatly missed, but always remembered by those who knew him. Our heartfelt sympathy,
John Eby, DDS & Staff, Pam Brooks

Bill & Bonnie Akers

November 11, 2008

Gene, Sorry about your Dad. Our prayers are with the family and you. Cindy told us about you Dad, Hope you are doing good.Take care and God Bless you and the family.Bill and Bonnie Akers.

Tommy Sain

November 10, 2008

Mike
Sorry to read of Oscars passing,how long has it been since we have seen each other,have been in Richmond 22 years,two boys 19 and 17,growing up,their favorite stories I told them from Green Valley were Beagle stories and nights at your house,Oscar going over the hill to Bramble Inn,didnt know Arlene had died.Dad died in 2005 at 90,Mom died in 1981.Say hey to Janet,Nita and "Moondog" If ur down here,give me a call

Nancy Hawks

November 10, 2008

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF SUCH A GOOD FRIEND.
I WORKED WITH OSCAR FOR MANY YEARS AT GRAVES HUMPHREYS AND WILL ALWAYS REMENBER HIM. MAY GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY AND BRING COMFORT TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
SINCERELY, NANCY HAWKS

Susan Farmer

November 10, 2008

Nita, Ronnie and Mitch,
Both Rich and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your father/father-in- law/grandfather. We will always have such fond memories of his attending and cheering on the many softball teams he came to see play. I am sure he will still be cheering from Heaven. God Bless. Susan Farmer and Rich Mancuso.

Frances Murrie

November 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Your Dad was so special to your family. May God give you strength in the days ahead.

Pam Overstreet

November 10, 2008

Janet, your dad looks like a great guy. I can see why you admired him so. I am so sorry .... You and your family with be in my prayers and thoughts.

Kathy Williams

November 10, 2008

Gene,

Willie and Bobby Vest are in West Virginia this week; but
I know they both will keep you and your family in their
thoughts and prayers.
Kathy (Willie) Williams

Pinky Jinnett

November 9, 2008

I am so sad to learn of Oscar's passing and send my sincere sympathy and condolences to all of the Willis family. Marvin has always been such a dear and loyal friend to John and me, having been in our lives for so many years. I attended church at Haven's Chapel with Eva and Willie for so long, and they have been treasured friends and neighbors by the Lawrence family. May God grant all of you the peace that only he can give. My love, Pinky

Kim Martin

November 9, 2008

Gene,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. I know you two were very close and you will miss him, but he is still with you. My whole family mourns with you since you have been such a close family friend and like a brother to me. If there is anything that me or Sam can do to help you, please let us know. Call us anytime, day or night. We all love you.

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