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Harold Junior “Junior” Willis

Birth	:	20 Jul 1943 Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Sep 2014 Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Callaway, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2783012, -99.9203033
Plot	:	2nd Add 7th ST OL Lt 3
Description	:	Harold Junior Willis, 71 of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014, at Callaway District Hospital. Junior was born July 20, 1943, in Lexington, NE to Harold and Margaret (Klein) Willis. He grew up near Merna, NE until 1959, when the family moved to his lifelong home – the ranch north of Callaway. In 1960, he began his farming and ranching career with his father. The partnership would later become Willis Land and Cattle. After the move, Junior began attending Callaway High School. It was there he met the love of his life, Nancy Cantrell. Junior and Nancy graduated together... Read More	Harold Junior Willis, 71 of Callaway, Nebraska, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014, at Callaway District Hospital. Junior was born July 20, 1943, in Lexington, NE to Harold and Margaret (Klein) Willis. He grew up near Merna, NE until 1959, when the family moved to his lifelong home – the ranch north of Callaway. In 1960, he began his farming and ranching career with his father. The partnership would later become Willis Land and Cattle. After the move, Junior began attending Callaway High School. It was there he met the love of his life, Nancy Cantrell. Junior and Nancy graduated together in 1961, and later married on October 6, 1962. Junior’s life was full of the things he loved; the land, cattle, horses, his family and friends. Junior and Nancy sponsored multiple foreign exchange students through the years and maintained very special relationships with some of them up until his death. His heart was full of love and generosity. Junior loved to travel and was a voracious reader throughout his life. He enjoyed watching rodeo and Husker sports. His kind and gentle nature touched the lives of many and he would always go out of his way to help others. Junior was a long time member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and served on the Church Board. He also served on the Callaway School Board for 16 years and was one of the original founding members of the Seven Valley’s Rodeo Association and continued that membership for over 43 years. Survivors include his wife of nearly 52 years, Nancy; one son and one daughter, Jeff of Callaway, NE and Julie (Gene) Ross of Fremont, NE; 4 grandchildren, Hunter and Ellana Willis of Callaway and Jacob and Jackson Ross of Fremont; mother-in-law, Lucille Cantrell of Callaway; sister, Joan (James) Downey of Merna, NE; brother, Burton (Carol) Willis of Callaway; 5 nephews and 3 nieces. Junior was preceded in death by his parents; and, father-in-law, Marion Cantrell. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway with Reverends Thomas Gudipalli and James Novakowski concelebrating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is assisting with arrangements.

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Harold Junior “Junior” Willis's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Callaway, Custer County, USA.
When did Harold Junior “Junior” Willis death?
Harold Junior “Junior” Willis death on 26 Sep 2014 in Callaway, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2783012
Longitude: -99.9203033

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nancy Cantrell Willis

(unknow - unknow)

Siblings

Joan Minnie Willis Downey

(1939 - 2015)

Burton Willis

(1949 - unknow)

Children

Julie Willis Ross

(1970 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 41.2783012, -99.9203033

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Coordinate: 41.2196999, -99.8497009

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Coordinate: 41.2447014, -99.7581024

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13. Sells Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1624985, -100.0927963

14. Saint Mary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1478004, -99.7639008

15. Tallin Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2625504, -100.1762543

16. Cliff Table Cemetery
Merna, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4694100, -99.9626800

17. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0895000, -99.9890000

18. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Oconto, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0759000, -99.8560000

19. Custer Center Cemetery
Broken Bow, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4377000, -99.7040000

20. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Broken Bow, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4049988, -99.6647034

21. Kilfoil Cemetery
Merna, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4883003, -99.7878036

22. Ortello Cemetery
Merna, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113983, -99.9024963

23. Powell Canyon Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4543991, -100.1280975

24. Kilmer Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3025017, -100.2347031