Eugene Willis Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Eugene Willis Sr. of Galesburg, Illinois, born in Madison, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 67, on September 16, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Octavia Miller and John Willis; his daughter Vendetta Franklin; and his siblings, Robert Willis, Oliver Ward, Olivia Jones, Mamie Greene and Joann Bayes Ward.
He is survived by: his wife Janelle Walker; his children, Tyrone Nickelberry (Melinda) of North Hollywood, CA, Eugene Willis, Jr. of Forrest City, AR, Kendrick Willis of Forrest City, AR, Jeremy Willis of Forrest City, AR, Wesley Franklin of Indianapolis, IN, Latoya Franklin of Indianapolis, IN and Tacarra Franklin of Jacksonville, IL; and his siblings, John Willis, Jr. (Lisa) of Galesburg, IL, Albert Willis of San Antonio, TX, Aimee Willis of Widener, AR and Octivia Livingston of Toledo, OH.
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