James Earl Willis Obituary

The memory of James Earl Willis (Bremen, Indiana), who passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 58, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ollie W. Hornes and Roxanne Bryant Willis; and his former wife Lahoma Willis. He is survived by: his children, Earl Dantre Willis, Juwan Dantrell Willis (Sierra) and Ailiyah Iesha Willis (Quea); the mother of his children Tonya Johnson; his children, Marquis Shaquille Willis and Lahoma Willis; his fiancée Mary Jones; his siblings, Mable Avant, Ollie Hornes (Glenda), Bessie Hornes, Betty Smith (Benny), Brenda Valentine (Lawrence), Thienda Whitelow (Antonio), David Reece, Henry Willis, Rosemary Winston and Barbara Reece; and his friends, Mark and Connie Charles. He is also survived by many family members, brothers and sisters.