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Matthew Willis Obituary

MATTHEW VERNON WILLIS, 69, of Rush, Kentucky, was born April 5, 1956, in Oakdale, Louisiana. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 22, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Sherri Hulett Willis; daughters Rachelle Duncan of Parkersburg, WV, and Danielle Willis of Rush, KY; Friends and family may call on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 1 -8 p.m. at Steen Funeral Home, 13th Street Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church on Trinity Lane, Ashland, KY. Burial will follow at Catlettsburg Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Aug. 27, 2025.

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1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel

3409 13th Street, Ashland, KY 41102

Aug

29

Service

1:00 p.m.

Gospel Light Baptist Church

1115 Trinity Lane, Ashland, KY 41102

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3409 13th Street, Ashland, KY 41102

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