STEVEN WILLIS

1967 - 2018

STEVEN WILLIS Steven T. Willis, 50, of Las Vegas, was called to our Lord and Savior July 30, 2018. He was born November 19, 1967, to John Todd Willis and Brenda Sue Hite Willis. Steven is survived by his wife, Sheri Willis; his parents; stepmom, Sarah Willis; brother, Scott Willis of Texas; stepsisters, Joy Fergus and Jill Ahrberg; and daughters, Daphne Willis of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Emi Thoene Dale and her husband, Brandon Dale of Lake Charles, Louisiana; stepdaughter, Sierra Bergstrom of Las Vegas; stepsons, Parker Bergstrom of Las Vegas, and Jackson Bergstrom and his wife, Mykael of Carson City; and grandson, Henry. Steve dedicated his life to the Lord at a young age as a Chaplain Assistant with the Louisiana Army National Guard of Monroe, Louisiana, and continued his journey by graduating from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana with a Bachelor of General Studies degree and minors-Sociology/Religion. He continued his education at the University receiving a master's Degree of education in Community Counseling with an overall GPA of 4.0., continuing his education at Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexington, Kentucky. While in Louisiana, Steve was active with many professional affiliations that include Chi Sigma Iota-Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, Certified as Student Personnel Services Officer, Ancillary School Counselor Louisiana Dept. of Education, and American Counseling Association. Steve was called to Las Vegas in November 2014 and served as the Senior Pastor of First Christian Church and reached out to his community by organizing meetings with the neighborhood association to see how the church could better serve the community. He also served as a Chaplain with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department-Convention Center Area Command. Steve loved his family, life, fishing and everyone who encountered him enjoyed his infectious smile and laughter. Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 1, at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Pastor Steve Willis Memorial Fund, FCCLV or Camp Loch Leven.