Weatherford, Texas
1907 - 2006
WILLIS, DOYLE HENRY, Doyle Henry Willis, 98, the second longest-serving state legislator in the history of Texas and longest serving state legislator from Tarrant County, serving a total of 42 years, died peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2006. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday in the sanctuary of First United...
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Papa, without your wisdom and strength, I don't know where I would be. I feel blessed, not only to have known you, but to also be your granddaughter. Your courage and strength lies within me. I'll see you on the other side.
From your favorite grandchild
Anon Anon
February 07, 2013 | Fort Worth, TX
Senator Willis took me under his mentorship after I graduated from law school when he gave me a job
during his last legislative session
in 1995. During that time I spent
with him I learned so much from him
and after these years have passed thank God for the times I spent with him and the knowledge he taught me. The world is a better place since he blessed us , however, he will always be here in spirit and we will see him again.
He always told me that it did not cost anything...
john shergold
March 24, 2007 | Brownsville, TX
I worked for him while I was at UT and we talked sporadically through the years- He always asked about my husband and 4 daughters-especially my disabled daughter. He was certainly a man I'll never forget. My sympathy to the children he loved so much and to Gloria.
Alice Wilkins Garcia
July 10, 2006 | Austin, TX
My sincere condolences to Dina and family for yours and the peoples of Texas' loss. My prayers are with you.
Bob Russey
July 10, 2006 | Fort Worth, TX
What a great and well respected man. Let me add my condolences to Mr Willis. I might be the only rep of Theta Xi Fraternity to pay his respects, we will miss him, too.
Thanks, Tom Woltz,Sr. Alpha Alpha 792 / LSU.
Thomas C. Woltz,Sr.
July 04, 2006 | Houston, TX
My prayers go out to your entire Willis family. I to lost a close family member a few years back.I look forward to the day when “no resident will say I am sick” –Isaiah 33:24. In the meantime, God is near to those that are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit he saves (Psalms 34:18). I hope you can find comfort in this time of grief.
L Bluford
July 03, 2006 | NC
Dina,
My dad found his rest 3 years ago; he was 90 years old. Still miss him. He was very important in my life, as I know yours was, too. Hope you find peace. Would be good to hear from you. Email: [email protected]
Byrl Bragg
June 30, 2006 | Keller, TX
Dina,
I am so sorry to hear that your father passed away. Peace and love from a schoolmate at Nolan High School.
Cathe
Catherine Hollis
June 29, 2006 | Burleson, TX
As I was growing up in West Oakhurst from the late 40's to the middle 60's, I had the honor of meeting Mr. Willis an number of times. Even for a child as I was at the time, he had the time to stop and talk. He was a friend of my parents (Carey and Catherine Snyder) and they made me aware of all the great things he did, not only for our area, but for the state. It was a privilege to know him. To his family, I say that my prayers are with you in this time of loss. Take comfort in the fact...
Carey Snyder
June 29, 2006 | [[email protected]] Sugar Land, TX