J. Kermit Willis, age 94 of 914 E. Meadow Rd. Eden passed away early Saturday June 20, 2015 at Jacob's Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in Madison, NC. The funeral service will be held Tuesday June 23th, 2pm at Central Christian Church in Eden, with burial to follow in the Martin-Haley Family Cemetery in Axton, VA.
Kermit was born May 31, 1921 in Axton, VA to the late Riley and Addie Haley Willis. He was a gunsmith most of his life and was well known for his work. He also worked for Fieldcrest Mills for 27 years as a scheduler where he retired. He was a member of Central Christian Church for over 55 years and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1942 to 1945.
Surviving are his two sons John Willis of Bethany, NC, Robert Willis of the home, two nephews Frank Willis and wife Julia of Climax, NC and Ronnie Willis and wife Modine of Summerfield, NC and his special friend Otelia Bailey of Eden. Preceeding him in death along with his parents are his wife Peggie Sigmon Willis, three brothers Jesse, Landon and Norwood Willis and two sisters Grace Taylor and Pauline Burke.
Visitation will be held Monday evening 6 until 8 pm at Fair Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com
Johnny God Has your Dad with Him now. Thank you John for being so faithfull to your Mom and Dad. God bless you and Robert. In Christian Love Irene and Cindy
Cindy and Irene
Johnboy, I am so sorry to hear about Kermit. What a great man, Father and Husband. I have many memories of him throughout my life. He was very wise and kind.
Love and prayers to you and your family
Jason
Jason Vaughn
Johnny, I am so sorry for your loss. The world is short a good man today. You and Robert are in my prayers. In Christ, Susan
Susan Barker
Mary Frances and I would like to express our condolences to the family of Mr. Kermit Willis. Kermit was Mary's last surviving uncle from the Willis family. She was particularly hurt by the news of Kermit's passing. We have been in prayer nightly for Kermit for some time and trust he is at peace with God in Christ Jesus. God bless you all is our prayers in Jesus name.
Mr & Mrs Billy J. Manuel
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless.
Ann Slaydon- Penn
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