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Lindon Willis Obituary
Lindon Lee Willis, 54, of San Antonio, Texas, by way of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
Lindon was born July 29, 1958, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His parents were Eddie and Jessie (Pope) Willis. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1977 and continued his pursuit of knowledge until his death. After 20 years of dedicated service, Lindon retired from the U.S. Army in 1997. He later went on to work for a boot camp for troubled youth in Uvalde, Texas. He finally rounded out a robust and eventful career with the Bexar County Sherriff's department as a Deputy Sherriff. On December 28, 2004, he married Cheryl Faimon in San Antonio. A year ago, Lindon began working as a beloved crossing guard for Lewis Elementary School while attending college to become a history teacher.
Lindon loved his family, sports, good food, jazz and a great story. He also strongly believed in helping others to improve and become better people through education and faith in God. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Faimon; his three sons, Calvin Faimon, Lindon Willis Jr., and Demetrius Willis; his two daughters, Yvonne Walker, and Jessica Willis; and his granddaughter, Londyn Willis as well as several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Jessie (Pope) Willis. Lindon was a loving father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to all.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with a Celebration of life ceremony following at 11:00 a.m. at Castle Ridge Mortuary, 8008 Military Drive West, San Antonio, TX 78227. Pastor Earl Love will be officiating. Interment will take place at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends are welcome to sign the online register book at www.castleridgemortuary.com
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Z. Deloris Davis
March 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Lindon and I went to to same elementary, middle and high schools together. I saw him at our last reunion(Class of 77) for Rocky Mount Senior High. He will be deeply missed.
Pastor Ross Hailey
March 16, 2013
Lindon was my friend, classmate and brother, when I moved to Rocky Mount in 1970 after the death of my father he and his mother ope their hearts and home to me and that I will never forget. RIP my brother!
Dorian Leija
March 12, 2013
Lindon Willis was a great friend and always thought of others I wish I could of said by to him before he past away but Icouldn't he was a great cool nice man and he was always making me Laugh and every time I went to his house he always gave us little snacks and we watched movies and played games Lindon was a nice man.
Jody Baker
March 11, 2013
My heart and prayers goes out to the family and friends of Willis Family. My brothers and sisters with me all grew up with Willis Family from O.R. Pope School, J.W. Parker, Edwards, R.M. Wilson and Rocky Mount Senior High, Class of 1977. We grew up in what is known as The Neighborhood. Lindon and I have shared many fond memories and many moments of laughter to tears of the old days in the last few years since our Class Reunion. I pray for your comfort and peace during these difficult times. I want you to know that even when you feel all alone in your tears, I cry with you.
joy richardson
March 10, 2013
my the love of God embrace you now in your time of sorrow.
DEBRA MCNEIL
March 9, 2013
THINKING OF YOU IN YOUR HOUR OF SORROW AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.
Judy Rundle
March 9, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. So Sorry to hear the news. Sounds like he will be missed dearly by you and alot of others. Please take care. With Sympathy. Judy Juranek Rundle and Family.
Reginal Baker
March 9, 2013
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Lindon. We grew up in the same neigborhood and shared many fond memories. May you have comfort and peace through these difficult times.
Tonya Randall Rice
March 9, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Lindon and he has been my brother since I was old enough to follow him around. I will cherish his friendship and love all my life. May God give you peace during your time and sorrow. God bless you all. He will forever be in my heart.
March 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Willis Family..I have a student at Bob Lewis ..such a nice man..I will miss seeing his smile
March 8, 2013
My Prayers go out to the family. Although I didn't know Mr. Willis personally, I offer my prayers and condolonces during this difficult time. I am a parent at the school where he was our crossing guard.
Bumble Bee Flowers
March 8, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the family at this time of sorrow. We pray for comfort in the days ahead. From Bumble Bee Flowers Family & Staff.
March 8, 2013
May God's love wrap around you and your family during this difficult time. Mr. Willis was a great crossing guard. His smile was infectious.
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