Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Perry Willis, and survived by his mother, Zell Ponder Willis. Also surviving are his wife, Cleta Jenkins Willis; his children Jeff and Jamie; his children-in-love Christy and Eldridge; and his grandchildren Kiana and Knolan Starkey and Brayden Willis. He is survived by his brothers Jim (Melanie) and Anthony, his sister, Susie Jenkins (Ricky-deceased), and his sisters in law Donna (Joe) Ray, Deane (Omar) Fender and Rita Willis. A host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces/nephews were faithful in showing love for their Uncle Bobby.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, April 7th at Upper Laurel Baptist Church. Reverends Cline Hensley Jr. and Bill Ponder will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 prior to the service.
The family would like to express gratitude to all the physicians and nurses who have treated Bobby throughout his life, especially Dr. Reavis Eubanks, Dr. Robert Barker, Dr. William Bradshaw and home health nurse, Sue Cauble. The family will be forever grateful for the end-of-life care provided by the exceptional staff at CarePartners Solace Center.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Perry Willis, and survived by his mother, Zell Ponder Willis. Also surviving are his wife, Cleta Jenkins Willis; his children Jeff and Jamie; his children-in-love Christy and Eldridge; and his grandchildren Kiana and Knolan Starkey and Brayden Willis. He is survived by his brothers Jim (Melanie) and Anthony, his sister, Susie Jenkins (Ricky-deceased), and his sisters in law Donna (Joe) Ray, Deane (Omar) Fender and Rita Willis. A host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces/nephews were faithful in showing love for their Uncle Bobby.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, April 7th at Upper Laurel Baptist Church. Reverends Cline Hensley Jr. and Bill Ponder will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 prior to the service.
The family would like to express gratitude to all the physicians and nurses who have treated Bobby throughout his life, especially Dr. Reavis Eubanks, Dr. Robert Barker, Dr. William Bradshaw and home health nurse, Sue Cauble. The family will be forever grateful for the end-of-life care provided by the exceptional staff at CarePartners Solace Center.
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