Robert "Bob" Willis

Robert "Bob "Willis of Benson passed away at home Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born in Hannibal, Missouri on October 6, 1936, to Dudley Henry Willis and Marietta Huffman. Bob concluded his career at Apache Nitrogen Products in Saint David, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer. He had several hobbies to include collecting model cars and bowling. Bob was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Willcox. He is survived by his children Catherine (William) Stein, Etta (Lee) Perkins and Russell (Kathy) Willis along with seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. His sister Carol Lynn Erickson also survives him. Bob was preceded by his wife Lula Mae, his son Robert Dean Willis II, his brother Donald Willis and his sister Mary Hudelson. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Westlawn Chapel with visitation starting at 1:00 pm. Cremation will take place, with his ashes to be interred at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, Missouri at a later date. Contributions may be made in his name to Victory Baptist Church in Willcox.