William Dane Willis, a resident of Blair, passed away at his home on April 24, 2022. William "Heavy Duty" was 64 years old at the time of his death.
William was born on April 14, 1958, in Altus, Oklahoma, to parents Robert Dane Willis and Donna Grace (nee Custer). William grew up in Haymarket, Virginia and attended college there. He returned to Oklahoma to be near his parents in the town of Healdton. The family eventually settled in Blair in 1991. William worked for Prime trucking doing long-haul driving and later served as a dispatcher. "Heavy Duty" was his trucking handle. He was a seasoned trucker and won an award for driving over 2 million miles without having an accident. In addition to truck driving, he also served as a reserve police officer and paramedic in his younger years in Healdton.
William was extremely loving and protective of his family. The nature of his work caused him to be away from them much of the time, but, as a provider, Heavy Duty did what was necessary to meet their needs. Coming home to his loved ones after being on the road were the times he valued most. He loved playing with his kids Jaime and Matt and spending time with them. William was a giant, imposing man, but he had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it.
William was born on April 14, 1958, in Altus, Oklahoma, to parents Robert Dane Willis and Donna Grace (nee Custer). William grew up in Haymarket, Virginia and attended college there. He returned to Oklahoma to be near his parents in the town of Healdton. The family eventually settled in Blair in 1991. William worked for Prime trucking doing long-haul driving and later served as a dispatcher. "Heavy Duty" was his trucking handle. He was a seasoned trucker and won an award for driving over 2 million miles without having an accident. In addition to truck driving, he also served as a reserve police officer and paramedic in his younger years in Healdton.
William was extremely loving and protective of his family. The nature of his work caused him to be away from them much of the time, but, as a provider, Heavy Duty did what was necessary to meet their needs. Coming home to his loved ones after being on the road were the times he valued most. He loved playing with his kids Jaime and Matt and spending time with them. William was a giant, imposing man, but he had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it.
William Dane Willis, a resident of Blair, passed away at his home on April 24, 2022. William "Heavy Duty" was 64 years old at the time of his death.
William was born on April 14, 1958, in Altus, Oklahoma, to parents Robert Dane Willis and Donna Grace (nee Custer). William grew up in Haymarket, Virginia and attended college there. He returned to Oklahoma to be near his parents in the town of Healdton. The family eventually settled in Blair in 1991. William worked for Prime trucking doing long-haul driving and later served as a dispatcher. "Heavy Duty" was his trucking handle. He was a seasoned trucker and won an award for driving over 2 million miles without having an accident. In addition to truck driving, he also served as a reserve police officer and paramedic in his younger years in Healdton.
William was extremely loving and protective of his family. The nature of his work caused him to be away from them much of the time, but, as a provider, Heavy Duty did what was necessary to meet their needs. Coming home to his loved ones after being on the road were the times he valued most. He loved playing with his kids Jaime and Matt and spending time with them. William was a giant, imposing man, but he had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it.
William was born on April 14, 1958, in Altus, Oklahoma, to parents Robert Dane Willis and Donna Grace (nee Custer). William grew up in Haymarket, Virginia and attended college there. He returned to Oklahoma to be near his parents in the town of Healdton. The family eventually settled in Blair in 1991. William worked for Prime trucking doing long-haul driving and later served as a dispatcher. "Heavy Duty" was his trucking handle. He was a seasoned trucker and won an award for driving over 2 million miles without having an accident. In addition to truck driving, he also served as a reserve police officer and paramedic in his younger years in Healdton.
William was extremely loving and protective of his family. The nature of his work caused him to be away from them much of the time, but, as a provider, Heavy Duty did what was necessary to meet their needs. Coming home to his loved ones after being on the road were the times he valued most. He loved playing with his kids Jaime and Matt and spending time with them. William was a giant, imposing man, but he had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it.
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