Parents: Harold Willis, Sr., and Ella M. (Woodrum) Willis
He graduated from East High School and enlisted in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of First Class Chief Petty Officer, serving his country for over four years.
He was married to Iva May Byrd on May 5, 1962 in Denver, Colorado.
Gene owned and operated his own sand and gravel transportation company for many years in the Denver metro area. He was active in his church, serving as an Elder and Teacher.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Iva M. Willis; dear daughters, Jennifer (Paul) Warrington, of Dallas, Texas and Heather (Hugh) Fitzpatrick, of Elizabeth, Colorado; loving grandchildren, Cole Warrington, Luke Warrington, Beau Warrington, Emma Warrington, Colin Fitzpatrick and Abigail Fitzpatrick; his only brother, Clyde Willis and his two sisters, Ruth Ann Flower and Janet Flower.
He graduated from East High School and enlisted in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of First Class Chief Petty Officer, serving his country for over four years.
He was married to Iva May Byrd on May 5, 1962 in Denver, Colorado.
Gene owned and operated his own sand and gravel transportation company for many years in the Denver metro area. He was active in his church, serving as an Elder and Teacher.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Iva M. Willis; dear daughters, Jennifer (Paul) Warrington, of Dallas, Texas and Heather (Hugh) Fitzpatrick, of Elizabeth, Colorado; loving grandchildren, Cole Warrington, Luke Warrington, Beau Warrington, Emma Warrington, Colin Fitzpatrick and Abigail Fitzpatrick; his only brother, Clyde Willis and his two sisters, Ruth Ann Flower and Janet Flower.
Parents: Harold Willis, Sr., and Ella M. (Woodrum) Willis
He graduated from East High School and enlisted in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of First Class Chief Petty Officer, serving his country for over four years.
He was married to Iva May Byrd on May 5, 1962 in Denver, Colorado.
Gene owned and operated his own sand and gravel transportation company for many years in the Denver metro area. He was active in his church, serving as an Elder and Teacher.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Iva M. Willis; dear daughters, Jennifer (Paul) Warrington, of Dallas, Texas and Heather (Hugh) Fitzpatrick, of Elizabeth, Colorado; loving grandchildren, Cole Warrington, Luke Warrington, Beau Warrington, Emma Warrington, Colin Fitzpatrick and Abigail Fitzpatrick; his only brother, Clyde Willis and his two sisters, Ruth Ann Flower and Janet Flower.
He graduated from East High School and enlisted in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of First Class Chief Petty Officer, serving his country for over four years.
He was married to Iva May Byrd on May 5, 1962 in Denver, Colorado.
Gene owned and operated his own sand and gravel transportation company for many years in the Denver metro area. He was active in his church, serving as an Elder and Teacher.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Iva M. Willis; dear daughters, Jennifer (Paul) Warrington, of Dallas, Texas and Heather (Hugh) Fitzpatrick, of Elizabeth, Colorado; loving grandchildren, Cole Warrington, Luke Warrington, Beau Warrington, Emma Warrington, Colin Fitzpatrick and Abigail Fitzpatrick; his only brother, Clyde Willis and his two sisters, Ruth Ann Flower and Janet Flower.
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