Michael Willis was born January 2, 1949 to Loma and Lola Willis.
He went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 10,
2022. He accepted Christ and was baptized under the Baptist
faith. Growing up he attended the Nazarene Baptist Church.
Michael graduated from Turner High School in 1967 with a perfect
attendance certificate.
He was united in marriage to Dorothy Rambo by Reverend Hershel
and to this union they raised four beautiful children, three of
their own and their niece, Tamika Rambo. He was previously
employed at Little Brownie Bakery as a mixer.
Michael served his country in 1968, SP4 Michael Willis of the
first Calvary Division serving in the Vietnam Combat 11 B
Infantry. He was a dedicated soldier and was given papers to be
a Sergeant. Michael left those papers to return home, the
promise he made to his mom and dad. He received a Purple Heart
but declined it and also received a medal for a heroic deed
leading his men back to safety. Michael also drove a quarter ton
truck.
Michael was voted president of his class at Southeastern State
College, Durant. He was very intelligent and could recite Bible
scripture. He knew his Bible well because he read the entire
Bible three times front to back. Michael would fast the entire
time that he took to read from front to back nonstop. Michael
had a personal relationship with God.
Michael's great gift was making people smile. He loved laughter
and was full of joy. He was dedicated to his family but his
greatest joy came from his grandchildren. They have many joyous
memories together. He loved his German shepherd and also loved
basketball. His classmates called him a Michael Jordan in their
time. In his free time he loved the casino.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Willis, II;
parents; four brothers, Connie Willis, M.C. Willis, Eloma Willis
and Raymond Willis; and two sisters, Ella Toles and Vella
Howell.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 50 years,
Dorothy Willis; son, Michael D. Willis; daughters and
son-in-law, LaTesia Jackson and husband Darrell and Shanteah
Willis; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a
favorite niece, Barbara Mansfield; sister, Lacey Wilson; and
brother, Willie Willis.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 14 at
Prairieview Cemetery, Marietta with Pastor Duane Talley
officiating.
Honorary bearers were Michael D. Willis, DeJour Williams,
Darrell Jackson, Keith Willis, Santee Stubblefield, Lionel
Brown, Sam Milo and Michael Mansfield. Flower bearers were his
daughters and nieces.
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