Willis Eades Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willis Eades Jr. of Gene Autry, Oklahoma, who passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willis Eades Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willis Martin Eades, Sr. and Rosie Mae Sam Eades; and his siblings, Sally Eades, Dorothy Glass, TeAta Dolezal and Donald Eades.
He is survived by: his children, Sherri G. Eades, Billy Ray and Darrick Dion Eades; his siblings, Billy Eades, Mary Genn and Donna "Diane" Norton; and his close friend Leveta Reed. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home (2118 S Commerce St, Ardmore, OK 73401). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Centennial Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home (2118 S Commerce St, Ardmore, OK 73401).
After his military career, he worked for the Department of Agriculture for several years, then as security for Tinker Air Force Base; the Chickasaw Nation and finally with Noble Foundation.
