Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthSep 20, 1927, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina [49732]
DeathMay 17, 2018, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina [49732]
BurialClinton Cemetery, 410 East Carolina Ave, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina [49733]
FlagsUS Navy
FatherWilliam McKinley WILLIS Sr. (1893-1967)
MotherKate Sue WALDROP (1894-1976)
Spouses
BurialClinton Cemetery, 410 East Carolina Ave, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina [49734]
Obituary Online notes for “J B” Jennings Bryant WILLIS
Jennings Bryant “J.B.” Willis, age 90, widower of Regina T. Willis, passed away peacefully at the Presbyterian Home in Clinton on Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Mr. Willis was born Spartanburg County, SC and was a son of the late William McKinley and Kate Waldrop Willis.
He served honorably in the Navy, he retired after 26 years of service from the Lance Corporation and later worked part time at Adair’s Men Shop.
Mr. Willis was also longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church as well as a member of the choir. He also worked closely with Meals on Wheels.
He is survived by his son, Timothy “Tim” Wade Willis of Anderson; his daughter, Renee Willis Beacham (Richard Keith) of Rock Hill; and his numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his three brothers and three sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 2 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. The family will receive friends immediately after the service, in the church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton, 410 E Carolina Ave, Clinton, SC 29325 or The Presbyterian Home of Clinton, 801 Musgrove Street, Clinton SC 29325.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Presbyterian Home for their love, care, and compassion. [49733]
Mr. Willis was born Spartanburg County, SC and was a son of the late William McKinley and Kate Waldrop Willis.
He served honorably in the Navy, he retired after 26 years of service from the Lance Corporation and later worked part time at Adair’s Men Shop.
Mr. Willis was also longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church as well as a member of the choir. He also worked closely with Meals on Wheels.
He is survived by his son, Timothy “Tim” Wade Willis of Anderson; his daughter, Renee Willis Beacham (Richard Keith) of Rock Hill; and his numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his three brothers and three sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 2 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. The family will receive friends immediately after the service, in the church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton, 410 E Carolina Ave, Clinton, SC 29325 or The Presbyterian Home of Clinton, 801 Musgrove Street, Clinton SC 29325.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Presbyterian Home for their love, care, and compassion. [49733]