|  |  |
|
| | |
Verden, Oklahoma Saturday, September 2, 2011 Orval Ray Willis June 23, 1924 ~ September 2, 2011 Funeral service for Orval Ray Willis, age 87 of Verden, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, in the Verden First Baptist Church. Rev Troy Taylor will officiate and Rev Rodger Willis will assist. Orval Ray Willis was born the son of Rufus Willis and Ella Belle Martin Willis on June 23, 1924, west of Verden. He went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2011 at his home in Verden surrounded by his family. Orval lived in the Broxton community where he attended school. He entered the United States Army during his 11th grade year and served in World War II. He served for one year in Japan as part of the occupation forces at the end of the war. After his service, he came back to Verden and married Owita Perdue on January 17, 1947, in Anadarko. They established their home on the family farm north of Verden where they raised their family. In 1968, they moved from the farm to Verden. Orval worked for Chickasha Mobile Homes and Perdue Housing before starting his own home construction business called Courtesy Builders. While he was building homes, he continued to farm and raise cattle. He loved and was very proud of his family and extended family. He attended all the sporting events and activities of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was also known to attend the sporting events of other kids in the community. Orval was always willing to help anyone. Orval was a member of the Verden First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion and a past member of the Verden City Council. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Ella Willis, three brothers, Tommy Lee, Charlie, and Marvin Willis, two sisters, Nona Mae Miller and Thelma Willis, son, Allen Ray Willis, and daughter-in-law, Samantha Willis. Survivors include: Wife: Owita Willis of Verden; Daughter & Husband: Nancy & Steve Heavin of Verden; Granddaughter: Christy Edelen of Chickasha; Grandson: Waylon Heavin of Verden; Granddaughter: Andrea Roberts of Chickasha; Grandson: Allen Willis, Jr. of Bakersfield, Calif.; Granddaughter: Angela Willis of Bakersfield, Calif.; Grandson: Adam Willis of Bakersfield, Calif.; Grandson: Austin Willis of Ft. Bragg, NC; 14 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Nelda Ross of Verden; Many Beloved Nieces, Nephews, Extended Family Members, and a Host of Friends. Interment will be in the Verden Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home, Chickasha. |
Verden, Oklahoma July 28, 2020 August 18, 1929 ~ July 28, 2020 Owita L. Willis was born north of Verden on August 19, 1929 to George and Ola [Stamps] Perdue. She went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2020 at her home in Verden surrounded by family. Owita grew up in the Chickasha Lake area and graduated from Verden High School in 1947. She married Orval Willis on January 17, 1947. They established their home north of Verden where they raised their 2 children. They moved from the farm to Verden in 1968. Owita was a homemaker until she went to work for Ralph Johnson Plumbing in Chickasha. She went on to work for her brother, Cecil, at Perdue Housing where she was a bookkeeper and grew house plans. In 1976, Orval and Owita started their own home construction/remodeling company, Courtesy Builders in Verden. She also obtained her real estate license. Courtesy Builders was a family-oriented business and a second home to her grandchildren and their friends. Many kids were welcomed and fed at Courtesy Builders over the years. While they were building homes, they continued to farm and raise cattle. Owita loved and was very proud of her family and extended family. She loved supporting and attending the sporting events and activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Owita was always willing to help anyone in need. She was a member of Verden First Baptist Church. Many of Owita’s talents included: seamstress, quilting, embroidery, crochet, ceramics, installing formica, and problem solver. Owita was preceded in death by her parents: George and Ola Perdue, Husband: Orval Willis, Son: Allen Ray Willis, Daughter-in-law: Samantha Willis, Brothers: Connie Perdue, Willie Perdue, R.D. Perdue, and Cecil Perdue and Sisters Charlestine Sarratt and Mary Anderson. Owita is survived by her daughter and son in-law: Nancy Heavin and husband Steve of Verden, Granddaughters: Christy Edelen and husband Jay of Arapaho, Angela Wallem and husband Joe of Bakersfield, CA, and Andrea Roberts and husband Jay of Chickasha, Grandsons: Waylon Heavin and wife Marilee of Verden, Allen Willis Jr and wife Jenica of Bakersfield, CA, Adam Willis of Bakersfield, CA, and Austin Willis and wife Tammie of Stuttgart, Germany, Brothers: Dave Perdue and wife Merlyn of Ponca City, Glen Perdue and wife Gaynell of Monument, CO, Sisters-in-law: Peggy Perdue of McKinney, TX and Nelda Ross of Chickasha, 18 Great-Grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Services will be at Verden First Baptist Church on Saturday, August 1st at 10am. The family requests that all attendees wear masks during the service. Interment will immediately follow at the Verden Cemetery. Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. Special thanks to Glenhaven Assisted Living, Lifeline Home Health and Hospice, Physician Housecalls, and to all of the private caregivers who provided loving care to Owita. |
© The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Wednesday, July 20, 2005 Allen Ray Willis November 21, 1950 ~ July 20, 2005 Funeral services for Mr Allen Willis, age 54, of Verden, are pending with the McRay Verden Funeral Home. Mr Willis was born November 21, 1950. He died July 20, 2005. © The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Thursday, 21 July 21, 2005 Allen Willis November 21, 1950 ~ July 20, 2005 Funeral service for Allen Willis, age 54, formerly of Verden will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2005, in the First Baptist Church of Verden. Allen Willis was born on November 21, 1950. He died on July 20, 2005. Service will be under the direction of the McRay's Verden Funeral Home. © The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Friday, July 22, 2005 Allen Willis November 21, 1950 ~ July 20, 2005 Funeral service for Allen Willis, age 54, of Tennessee formerly of Verden, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2005, in the First Baptist Church of Verden. Rev Rodger Willis will officiate and Rev Johnny Wray and Dr. Joseph Gregory will assist. Allen Willis was born the son of Orval Willis and Owita Perdue Willis on November 21, 1950, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He died on July 20, 2005, in Verden after a short battle with cancer. Allen grew up on the family farm north of Verden. He graduated from Verden High School and was active in FFA. Allen worked for Perdue Housing and later sold cars for several years. He married Samantha Pearson in 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the past ten years, Allen had been a coast to coast truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Samantha, of the home; son and wife, Allen & Mary Willis of Bakersfield, California; daughter and husband, Angela & Jess Smith of Bakersfield, California; son and wife, Adam & Kami Willis of Bakersfield, California; son, Austin Willis of Bakersfield, California; stepson, Jeremy McLain of Kansas; stepdaughter, Maranda Jones of Ponca City; parents, Orval & Owita Willis of Verden; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & Steve Heavin of Verden; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Interment will be in the Verden Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay's Verden Funeral Home. |
Saint Louis, Missouri Friday, July 23, 2010 Samantha Jewel [Smart] Willis March 1, 1951 ~ July 23, 2010 Samantha Jewel Willis, resident of Newkirk, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 59. Samantha was born March 1, 1951 at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, the daughter of Alvin Lee Smart and Alice Bernice [Parker] Smart. She was a graduate of Stewart County High School in Lumpkin, Georgia. She was married to A.J. Allen Willis on December 1, 1995. Samantha was employed as a truck driver with the Tennessee Steel Haulers Company out of Nashville, Tennessee. She was a member of the Word of Life Christian Center in Ponca City. Her enjoyments were singing, the outdoors, gardening, and anything having to do with sharing the Word of God. She especially enjoyed her time spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Miranda Randol and husband, Luke, of Newkirk and Jeremiah McLain of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Cindy Comer and husband, David, Ponca City and Janna Garcia and husband, Tony, of Arkansas City, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jewelliann, Angel, Cash and Tobias. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Bertie Smart and maternal grandparents, James and Ora Parker. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Word of Life Christian Center with Pastor Bob Innis presiding. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at the Verden, Oklahoma Cemetery with Roger Willis presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Casket bearers will be Lucas Randol, Dustin Garcia, Jerry Ingram, Doug Stuemky, Travis Garcia, Tony Garcia, David Comer and Nick Randol. |
Verden, Oklahoma Wednesday, October 15, 2013 Rodger Doyle Willis January 19, 1952 ~ October 15, 2013 Funeral service for Rodger Doyle Willis, age 61 of Verden, Oklahoma, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in the Spring Creek Baptist Church. Phillip Willis and Rev Edward Whitley will officiate. Rodger Doyle was born the son of Marvin Willis and Alberta Moser Willis on January 19, 1952, in Chickasha. He died on October 15, 2013 at his home north of Verden. Rodger grew up in the Pocasset area and moved to the farm north of Verden as a teenager. He graduated from Verden High School then attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee for one year. Rodger then met Linda Kay Brinkman and they were married August 19, 1972 in Topeka, Kansas. After a couple of years in Topeka, they moved back to the Verden area. Rodger farmed and was the preacher at the Spring Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Alberta Willis and his wife, Linda. Survivors include his daughter and husband, Tammy and Peter Lefebvre of Verden; son and wife, Phillip and Shanna Willis of Verden; four grandchildren, Sharee, Shelton, Shafer and Shadrick; brother and wife, Jerry and Marla Willis of Powderly, TX; brother and wife, Charles and Terry Willis of Anadarko; brother and wife, Tim and Peggy Willis of Cement. Interment will be in the Verden Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home. |
Kansas City, Kansas Saturday, February 11, 2012 Linda Kay [Brinkman] Willis September 26, 1952 ~ February 12, 2012 Funeral service for Linda Kay Brinkman Willis, age 59 of Verden, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 in the Spring Creek Baptist Church. Rev Rodger Willis will officiate and Rev Troy Taylor will assist. Linda Kay was born the daughter of Emery Louis Brinkman and Jessie Bert Frederick Brinkman on September 26, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas. She died on February 11, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas. Linda grew up in Topeka, Kansas where she graduated from Washburn High School. She married Rodger Willis on August 19, 1972 in Topeka, Kansas. They moved to the farm at Verden in 1975. Linda was a graduate of USAO and received her masters at UCO in Edmond. While attending UCO, she worked at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center as a Food Service Instructor. She also taught Family Consumer Science at Chickasha High School. She loved her family and enjoyed playing with the grandkids. She was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church where she played the piano and taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Emery Brinkman, and brother, Gary Dee Brinkman. Survivors include: Husband: Rodger Willis of the home, Daughter: Tammy Willis of Charlotte, North Carolina, Son & Wife: Phillip & Shanna Willis of Verden, Three Grandchildren: Sharee, Shelton, & Shafer Willis , Mother: Jessie Brinkman-Webb of Topeka, Kansas, Brother & Wife: Ron & Sharon Brinkman, Brother & Wife: Dennis & Vera Brinkman, Sister & Husband: Cherie & Bud Carter, Several Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives & Friends Interment will be in the Verden Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home. |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - July 30, 1953 ~ January 28, 2018 Ricky Lynn Willis was born the son of Charlie Willis and Virginia Crain Willis on July 30, 1953 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He died on January 28, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ricky lived in Verden all his life and graduated from Verden High School. He attended college at Cameron University in Lawton. Ricky farmed and raised cattle his whole life. When he wasn’t working, he was at the coffee shop. He served on the Verden City Council. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Virginia Willis. Survivors include his sister and brother in law Sherry and Richard Smith of Yukon; nephew Anthony and Devin Smith and their children; nephew Aaron and Misty Smith and their children; niece Christy and Billy Kruchten and their children; numerous other family. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Verden First Baptist Church. Rev David Bradley will officiate. Interment will be in the Verden Cemetery. |