James Gladden Willis Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Gladden Willis of Boyce, Louisiana, departing on January 2, 2026 at the age of 98. James Gladden leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Clinton Willis Sr. and Anne Levins Willis of Doyline, LA.; his siblings, Frank Levins Willis, Henry Clinton Willis Jr., Anna "Elizabeth" Willis Curtis and Emily Willis Kell; Dixie James.
He is survived by: his children, Frank L. Willis (Gretchen) of Alexandria, Susan Willis Strom of Mendocino, Sally Willis Barden of Plano, Texas and Aza Willis Walker (Tom) of Baton Rouge; and his grandchildren, Sadie Rebecca Willis, Sally McGehee Willis, Sarah Margaret Willis Monk, Justin David Strom, Maya Blauw Strom, Carolyn James Barden, Susan Culley Barden, Anna Willis Barden, Aza Walker Tuminello and Delia Hooe Walker.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Henderson James Hill Cemetery, 160 Clubhouse Drive, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485, or contributions can be made to the NSU Demons Unlimited Foundation for the James "Jim" Gladden Willis Scholarship in Baseball and can be mailed to NSU Demons Unlimited Foundation at 468 Caspari St., Natchitoches, LA 71497.
