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Robert L. Willis

May 5, 1951 — June 24, 2017

Robert L. Willis, 66, of Birchwood, TN passed away on June 24, 2017. He was born on May 5, 1951 to the late Bill and Ella Jane Willis. Robert has been a lifelong resident of this area and worked most recently as a tree trimmer. Robert loved roosters, chicken fighting, and playing cards.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his daughter Rachel Willis and brother Donnie Willis.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of eighteen years, Kathleen Willis; daughter Crystal Willis; stepdaughter Melissa McKinney; brother Jim; sisters: Margaret, Joyce, Irene, and Sharon; grandchildren: Triston Ownbey, Haylie Willis, Rodney McKinney, Lisa McKinney, and Faith McKinney. In addition to these, he leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday June 29 2017 and from 12:00pm until 2:00pm on Friday June 30, 2017 at Burdette Baptist Church located at 1910 Blythe Ferry Ln, Birchwood, TN 37308. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday June 30, 2017 at the church following visitation with Rev. Rod McKinney officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Robert or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Willis family with these arrangements.

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Visitation

Friday, June 30, 2017

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Burdette Baptist Church

Blythe Ferry Road, TN 37308

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Friday, June 30, 2017

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Burdette Baptist Church

Blythe Ferry Road, TN 37308

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