Obituaries: O. O. Willis, 1961, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 22, 1961 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Final Rites For O. O. Willis Held At Hebron June 20

Funeral services were held at Hebron Baptist Church near Sikes, June 20, at
2 p.m. for O. O. Willis, who passed away June 17 in a Monroe hospital, after
suffering a heart attack about one hour before his death.

Mr. Willis was a lifelong resident of Sikes until about 12 years ago when
he moved to West Monroe.  Had he lived until Dec. 4 he would have been 84
years old.

Mr. Willis was a member of Hebron Baptist church and of Rosemary Lodge
No. 278, F. & A. M.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lydia Gentry Willis; one son, Lloyd, and four
daughters, Mrs. Bill Causey, Mrs. Lillian Fatheree, and Gladys Willis of West
Monroe, Mrs. Elmer Pauley of Springhill; four brothers, Rube Willis and Alvin
Willis of Oak Grove, Nim Willis of Grayson, Albert Willis of California; one
sister, Mrs. Nancy Patton of Pine Bluff, Ark.; a number of grand and great
grandchildren.

Re. F. P. Seal and Rev. A. A. Calhoun were in charge of the service.  Rosemary
Lodge No. 278 members held Masonic rites at the graveside.