Willis Williams

Willis W. Williams, 93, of American Falls passed away on September 4, 2016 at Edgewood Assistive Living Facility. He was just one month shy of being 94 years old.
   Willis was born on October 4, 1922 in Aurora, Missouri to Lucy M. Young Williams and Loren A. Williams. He was one of three brothers who moved as a family to American Falls. He married the love of his life, Anna Belle Hunter on July 8th, 1949.
   Willis is survived by his three sons and two daughters: Willis Wesley (Shirley) Williams, Scottsboro, Alabama; Hank (Sandi) Williams, Filer, Idaho; Calvin (Kathy) Williams, American Falls; Judy (Randy) Mayer, American Falls; Brenda (Mo) Sisk, St. Paul, Minnesota. He also leaves behind seven loving grandkids: Kaycee Williams, Tater Williams, Michael Williams, Cherri Phillips, David Phillips, Wesley Williams, and Hunter Williams. Willis also enjoyed the visits from his four great-grand children:  Garrett Williams, Tkaya Phillips, Tyvan Phillips, and Traxtyn Phillips.
   Willis proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed working on the farm with his family. His hobbies included being a rodeo announcer, and a good game of cards. He served 30 years on the Soil Conservation Board, where he cherished  the friendship of those involved.
   Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers Loren and Ewill, and his loving wife Anna Belle.
   The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, at The American Falls Community Church, 745 Bennett. A military interment will follow at the American Falls Cemetery.
   The visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church,  and 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, September 12, at Davis-Rose Mortuary.
   We love you Dad, Pop, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Papa. You will be greatly missed.