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Luther Willis Obituary

Luther L. Willis, 81, of Fort McCoy, FL, formerly of Manatee County died July 24, 2008 at his sons's home surrounded by family members. Born in Naylor, Georgia, Mr. Willis came to Manatee County from Georgia in 1947. He was owner of Willis Roofing Company. He attended Elwood Park Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, David (Susan) Willis, Daniel (Carol) Willis, Darrell (Pamela) Willis; grandchildren, Lee Willis, Bryan (Brandy) Willis, SheLayne (Damon) Logan, Jacqueline Willis, Christa Willis, Christopher Willis, Kalynn Willis; great-granddaughter, Damey Katelynn Logan; two sisters, Edna Carter, Julia Chism and one brother, Charles Willis. Special thanks to all his family & friends for their love and support. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29, 6-8pm at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home. Service will be held Wednesday, July 30, 10:00am at the funeral home. Rev. Wayne Young will be officiating. Burial will be at Skyway Memorial Gardens in Palmetto.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jul. 29, 2008.

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Darrell Willis

August 28, 2008

Dad,
I will always have you with me.
I"m the luckest person in the world to be your son.
We always told each other I LOVE YOU everyday.

Lee Willis

July 30, 2008

More than a Grandad to me. He was also a GREAT friend. I will miss you sir!

Ron Young

July 29, 2008

Luke and I worked together for Aquaproof Roofing in the 50's. He was a good friend and a good man.

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