Mr. John Dale Willis

Mr. John Dale Willis obituary, Easley, SC

Mr. John Dale Willis

John Willis Obituary

Published by Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown on Sep. 17, 2021.
Mr. John Dale Willis, 60, husband of Sharon Phillips Willis, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. Born in Pickens County, the son of the late John Paul Willis and the late Sarah Margaret Evatt Willis, Mr. Willis was a 1979 graduate of Easley High School and held two Associate degrees. Captain Willis served as a Firefighter for thirty-four years and retired from the Easley Fire Department with twenty-two years of service. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. John was well loved by all due to his smile, stories, humor and willingness to help everyone. He loved the outdoors and hunting, but his greatest love was for his family and friends. John will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. Surviving, in addition to his wife of thirty-five years, are his son, Jonathan Willis (Marina Powell) of Beaufort; his daughter, Emily Willis of Easley; his three sisters, Ann Bolding (Ray), Doris Herron, and Mary Medlin (Micky), all of Easley; Heather Hennesse (Jeff) of Easley; and his mother-in-law, Mary Phillips of Easley. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The staff members of the Easley Fire Department and their spouses will serve as Escorts of Honor. Scroll to the video player below to view the service. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 2:45 PM Wednesday at the funeral home, prior to the service. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to the Pickens County Meals on Wheels, 349 Edgemont Avenue, Liberty, SC 29657; or to the Fairview United Methodist Scholarship Fund, 200 East Church Road, Easley, SC 29642. Click the play button in the video player below to watch the service. Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Downtown, Easley.

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September 22, 2021

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September 22, 2021

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September 22, 2021

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Regina Lewis

September 22, 2021

Mary, I was at the funeral but did not get to speak with you. I did not know your brother but after hearing his friends speak today he seemed to be one great guy. We are praying for you and all the family.

David Snyder

September 22, 2021

I only knew John for six months when working in Easley for Fry Togs in 1991. Only knowing family and being alone otherwise he became a good friend and someone to hang out with during my short time there. I will always remember the day we worked on a Saturday and he introduced me to steak biscuits and Pepsi for breakfast. I never heard of such a thing; and soda for breakfast! Well John... ever since that day, I started eating steak biscuits and diet coke when I do go to Hardee's. A rare event since here in the Philadelphia, PA area there are none. The closest is over an hour away, but I will make the trip soon to honor him. My condolences to his family. God Bless.

Bo & April Mahaffey

September 22, 2021

Praying for God's comfort during this sorrowful time.

Cindi Johnson

September 21, 2021

I am honored to have known John. He was a blessing to so many.
I will miss him.

Michael and Doris McPeters

September 21, 2021

Doris and I pray for God's blessings upon your family in your time of sorrow. We have come to know Ray and Ann through attending church with them over the past several months.

Wing and Florence Fung

September 21, 2021

We are so sad to hear John's death. I still can not accept the fact that He is in Heaven. I got the last text message from John " I think that I am over the worst part. My only problem is that I have a lot leg/feet pain. Doctor seems to think that it will just take time" on 8/26/2021, one day before going to hospital. It is not fair to take John away from His family and friends. John is an excellent Husband and Father. He loves his family. He cleaned and waxed their cars weekly. He has a great and kind heart to help others. He spent more than 6 hours daily in Pickens County Meals on Wheels to prepare and deliver lunch to people in need even during the pandemic. We lost a good neighbor and friend. I will miss his interesting stories. Sunny lost a good companion while we were away.
We are heart broken for your loss. Please accept our condolences.
Wing and Florence

Peggy Patterson

September 21, 2021

Sharon, I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. I will always cherish the memories of the time when he & Dan worked at Parker District FD and especially when our little group went on the trip to TN together. John had such a wonderful sense of humor and always made me laugh. I will be lifting you and your family up in prayer.

Bill Brothers

September 20, 2021

I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing and wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family. I am truly sorry for your loss. I went to Tri County Tech with John. He was a good man with and always pleasant and positive.

Dale and Mary Beard

September 20, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family ❣ Dale and Mary Beard

Suzanne Nelson

September 20, 2021

Sharon, Johnny and Emily,
I am heartbroken for you loss and wish I could ease your pain. I know that your family is blessed with love and good memories and I pray that these will sustain you at this time. I will continue pray for you all as you move forward from this point; that God will be ever so present to you and bring comfort and promise of a life everlasting. With love,

Leslie Martin

September 20, 2021

Emily, my heart breaks for you on the loss of your father. I'm praying for you and your family.

Scott Gibson

September 18, 2021

John and I have taken and taught classes together through the years. He will really be missed by all his brother firefighters. His quick to make a joke and always smiling will never be replaced. Rest In Peace brother. See ya soon.

Dewayne Dobbins

September 18, 2021

Sorry for your loss, he will be missed greatly.

Rose Waaser

September 18, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss Sharon. He left a wonderful legacy for his children.

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