Willis C. French

Willis C. French obituary, Green Cove Springs, FL

Willis C. French

Willis French Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Green Cove Springs on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mr. Willis C. French, Jr., 75 of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. Mr. French was born June 19, 1947 in Rochester, New Hampshire to parents Willis C. Sr. and Ernestine Eleanor (Wilbur) French. He served in the United States Army and was a Purple Heart recipient. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth L. (Angle) French, and siblings Harriett Wallace, and Russell French. Survivors are his siblings, Alberta Howe of Tennessee, Lewis French of New Hampshire, Pauline Worrel of Macclenny, Hope Dow of New Hampshire, Diane French of Texas, Sharon Kelly of New Hampshire and Barbara French of New Hampshire. There will be no services held at this time. Arrangements under the care of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Avenue, SR 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com
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