Obituary of Donald Earl Willis

Donald Earl Willis was born October 29, 1938 to his parents Earl and Gertie Willis in Celt Missouri. Don passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. He was 84 years old.

Don was saved as an adult and baptized in 1963 at the Tunas bridge. He was a member of Branch and Camdenton Assembly of God over the years. Don was installed as a Deacon and served faithfully at Long Branch Assembly of God for approximately 50 years and also served on the board at Camdenton Assembly of God.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Donna, and 2 siblings, Oral and William (Bud).

Don married Patricia Canon on May 27, 1960 at Branch Assembly of God. Their marriage lasted 63 wonderful years until his death.

To support his growing family, Don worked in the lumber business and construction business as a brick layer. He bought and ran a grocery store in Branch, Missouri for a few years. He spent 22 years in dairy farming and 30 years in beef farming. He also drove a school bus for Macks Creek School District before retiring.

Don leaves behind wife, Patricia, sister Marjorie Teer, children Brian (Paula) and Gary. Grandchildren, Alex (Mary Kate), Megan Chikuru (Beni) and Brad, and one great grandchild expected in 2024. Don leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins that will miss him dearly.

Nothing was more important than the love he had for God, his wife, children and grandchildren. He taught his children leading by example the Christian values of respecting and serving others, loving, and caring for his family. He will be missed by those that knew him for his faith in God; honest and hard work ethic; his caring, loving disposition; his laugh and sense of humor; and his talent for telling a great story.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Branch Assembly of God Church in Macks Creek, Missouri and will be immediately followed by the funeral service at 11:00am.