James Willis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Willis (Knoxville, Tennessee), who passed away on March 11, 2020 at the age of 41. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his grandfather Benjamin "Ben" Willis; his stepgrandparents, Larry Barlowe and Marilyn Potter; his aunt Donna Potter; his uncle Matthew Potter; his parents, Celia Potter-Clark (Joey Wilder) and James "Jimmy" Willis; his stepfather Dr. Peter Clark (Becky); his daughters, Addison Willis and Alyssa Willis; the mothers of children, Holly Fields Willis and Maria McKinney Laws; his siblings, Hunter Clark, Kaley Moore (Leslie), Abby Smith (Adam) and Meredith Willis (April Williams); his grandparents, Margie Barlowe, Benjamin "Benny" Potter and Ruth Willis; his aunts and uncles, Blain Potter (Lindy), Paul Lauritzen, Brenda McGee (Doug), Diane Rhinehart (Danny) and Joyce Carswell (Jerry); his close friend Kenny Smith (Susan); his aunt Kathy Rogers (Rick); Dr. Rachel Smith and Amy Kennedy (Adam). He was also cherished by nephew, several nieces, great aunts and uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ryan may be directed to Helen Ross McNabb Center, 201 W Springdale Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917.