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James Willis Obituary
March 23, 1947 - June 26, 2021
Macon, Georgia - James Lonnie Willis, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 after a lengthy illness. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Bass Road. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 1349 W. Peachtree St., NE STE 1800, Atlanta, GA 30309.
Lonnie was born in Macon, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, James Willis and mother and step-father, Martha and Andrew Durr. He served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam War. Lonnie served thirty-eight years in Law Enforcement with Macon PD, Bibb County Sheriff's Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Department, retiring as a Sergeant. He was a member of the FOP Lodge, and was a member of Ole Street Racers Club. Lonnie enjoyed racing and driving fast cars and motorcycles. He was a gifted artist and woodworker. Lonnie was a member and Deacon of Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Forsyth. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his children; Kelli (Keith) Wilder of Macon, Brant (Amy) Willis of Macon, Chad (Paige) Willis of Juliette, Casey Willis, (fiancé, Francis) of Sarasota, grandchildren; Brittany Pratts, Gunner Yonce, Josey Yonce, Navy Yonce, Cole Willis, Taylor Willis, Paisley Willis and Rhodes Dean, five great- grandchildren, siblings; Karen Yarborough (Tripp), Andy Mitchell (Ray), Drew Durr (Julia), Mike Willis (Tammy) and Sheree Guido (John) and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Jenn and Jess
July 12, 2021
We miss and love you! You were our step dad for 17 years and we always remained close. Jenn and I got annoyed with you because you ALWAYS put salt on the watermelon and we couldn't eat it anymore. You loved AC cola and lays potato chips. We miss you and we will see you in Heaven suga! "Love you back as you would always say to us.
jimmy a faircloth
June 30, 2021
I KNEW LONNIE A LONG TIME USE TO STAKE WITH HIM AT DURS LAKE HE WAS A GOOD GUY
Bobby Whitehurst
June 28, 2021
We had some good talks when I was working on your motorcycle. You will be missed. Bobby.
Jeynell Snow Goodson
June 27, 2021
My deepest sympathies to Lonnie's family. I met him in June 61 years ago, I got roller skates for my elementary school graduation and his family owned the skating rink. He was my first boyfriend and gave me my first kiss. He will always be special in my memory. So happy for the life he lived.
I know Nana is glad you are with her now!
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