John Thomas "Tommy" Willis

John Thomas "Tommy" Willis obituary

John Thomas "Tommy" Willis

John Willis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coggins Funeral Home on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Mr. John "Tommy" Thomas Willis age 73 of Thomaston, Ga, died Sunday August 17, 2025.

Mr. Willis was born on June 24, 1952, in Pike County to the late Walter Willis and the late Nora Bell Irvin Willis. He was self-employed as a carpenter and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Duncan Willis, and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Willis, Terri (Dewayne) Williams, Tee Willis, son, Chris Mattei, grandchildren, Joe (Kelsey) Williams, Amy Williams, great-grandchildren, Xander Strong, and Lucy Williams.

Mr. Willis was cremated, and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

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