David Arnold Willis Sr.

Graveside services for Mr. David Arnold Willis, Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Dry Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Mr. Willis, 75, of Ragley, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved hunting, fishing, and drinking coffee on his deck while watching the water pass. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Ina Mae Willis; and one sister, Beverly Duhon.

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his wife, Yada Willis of Ragley; five sons, David Willis, Jr. (Janet) of Jennings, Tony Willis (Erin) of Blooming Grove, Texas, Mark Willis (Amber) of Palmer, Texas, Erik Willis of Ennis, Texas, and Kevin McCoy of Reeves; two stepdaughters, Kanyarat Pheteharaburanin and Jariya Pheteharaburanin; one brother, Larry Willis; two sisters, Cheryl Coleman and Helen Burke; sixteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and his two best friends, Rick Weaver and Belton Duhon.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Willis family by visiting www.rushfh.com