Retired T-Sgt. Theo Richardson Willis
Retired T-Sgt. Theo Richardson Willis, age 85, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.
He was retired from the U. S. Air Force as a technical sergeant. He was born January 18, 1936 to the late Lula Belle Fortson Willis and Gordon Willis.
He was also preceded by his sons, Patrick Willis, Kelvin Willis and Jerry Willis; and sister, Barbara Willis.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn O. Willis; children, Donna Willis, Kalvin (Zelotes) Willis, Bridgett Willis (Huie) Shealy, Karen Willis, and Rodrick (Kenyatta) Willis; 21 grandchildren, Stacy Willis, Tempie Willis, Stephanie Willis, Gianina Gadson, LaConya Willis, Jabralto Willis, Kkyslir Magee, Andrea Willis, Tammie Hudson, Kayla Willis, QueTranecia Johnston, Zia Willis, LaKhia Johnston, Toddryck Johnston, Jeric Willis, Elijah Willis, Samuel Willis, Ava Anthony, and Langston Anthony; 24 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Melvia Heard, Eleanor Jackson, Betty (Marvin) Jackson; brothers, Jerry (Shirley) Willis and Terry Willis; and caregiver, Sherry Warren; special friends, Bobby Storey and Tino; a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
Graveside service will be Friday, July 30, at 1 p.m. at West Hill Cemetery with full military rites with Dr. Jerry Jones, officiating. His remains will lie in state Thursday, July 29, after 11 a.m. at the funeral home until the funeral hour.
Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga.