Gus Willis Obituary
The memory of Gus Willis (Henderson, Tennessee), who passed away on September 16, 2025 at the age of 53, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Gus departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gus may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gus leaves behind.
He is survived by: his mother Esta Luella Strickland Willis of Henderson; his wife Susan Willis; his children, Elliot Debons and Dariyan Willis of Texas; his grandchild Aiden Debons; his father Walter Willis; and his siblings, Jones (Glen) of Henderson, Debbie Mainord of Henderson, Walter "Legs" Willis and Orval "Spud" Willis. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 18th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Casey Chapel (304 Crook Ave, Henderson, TN 38340). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Henderson (304 Crook Ave, Henderson, TN 38340). A burial was held on Friday, September 19th 2025 at 12:45 PM at the New Friendship Cemetery (718 New Friendship Rd, Beech Bluff, TN 38313).
