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HOWARD E. WILLIS (Age 96)
On Thursday, June 1, 2017, he received his wings. He married the love of his life; Lou Alice (Vincent) Willis preceded him in death. They had four children: Marcus Willis, Sr. of North Carolina, Gwendolyn (Leroy) Harrison of Maryland, Ricky Willis of Virginia and Rita (Daryl) James of Washington, DC. He also leaves to cherish his memory 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at on Monday, June 12, 2017 at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, 7474 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785. Viewing 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD.
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Vera (Shorty) Street
June 11, 2017
With my sincere condolences, I regret that I will not be able to attend the services on Monday please know that Mr. Willis entire family is in my prayers. I enjoyed your dad's humor whenever I visited my brother Percy.
June 10, 2017
To Gwen. Rita, and Marcus:
We pray for the good repose of your Dads soul. Peace be with you.
Love Sylvester and Rowena Johnson
Clarence & Minister Arlethia Drumgoole
June 7, 2017
Sincere Condolence for the Willis Family. Remember the Joy in Knowing, to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. God Speed!
Therman Vincent
June 6, 2017
Sorry for your lost praying for all the Willis and Vincent family
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