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Melvin Ray Willis

Birth	:	14 Dec 1941 Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	31 Jan 2021 Readyville, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Gilley Hill Cemetery, Hollow Springs, Cannon County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.6805992, -86.1444016
Description	:	Melvin Ray Willis, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Readyville. He was born in Dearborn, MI. He is survived by his children, Lisa (Jeff) Davis of Woodbury and Terry (Lynn) Willis of Readyville; grandchildren, Steven (Lindsey) Davis, Zachary (Amanda) Davis, Kelly (Ian) Frazee and Lane Willis; great grandchildren, Hunter, Montana and Zaden Davis and John Blake Frazee; sister, Kay Harris of Petersburg; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robbie Cawthorn of Beech Grove, James Hill of Smithville, Billy Hill of Manchester, Bobby Hill of Christiana, Diane Green of Christiana, Jeff Hill of Bradyville. He... Read More	Melvin Ray Willis, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Readyville. He was born in Dearborn, MI. He is survived by his children, Lisa (Jeff) Davis of Woodbury and Terry (Lynn) Willis of Readyville; grandchildren, Steven (Lindsey) Davis, Zachary (Amanda) Davis, Kelly (Ian) Frazee and Lane Willis; great grandchildren, Hunter, Montana and Zaden Davis and John Blake Frazee; sister, Kay Harris of Petersburg; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robbie Cawthorn of Beech Grove, James Hill of Smithville, Billy Hill of Manchester, Bobby Hill of Christiana, Diane Green of Christiana, Jeff Hill of Bradyville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyte Ray Willis and Ruby Masel Paschal Willis; his wife of 55 years, Phyllis Willis and brother-in-law, Wendell Hill. A member of Elkins church of Christ, Mr. Willis was a veteran of the Army where he was a paratrooper. He was a retired machinist from Hennessy. Melvin was a big man with a big heart. He loved his family and never met a stranger. He lost the love of his life, Phyllis, in August 2019 and was very devoted to her. When she was a residence at Woodbury Health and Rehab, he never missed a day to see her. Melvin enjoyed working with his hands making anything from metal including crosses, roses and horseshoe art. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral

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Where is Melvin Ray Willis's memorial?
Melvin Ray Willis's memorial is located at: Gilley Hill Cemetery, Hollow Springs, Cannon County, USA.
When did Melvin Ray Willis death?
Melvin Ray Willis death on 31 Jan 2021 in Readyville, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin Ray Willis's memorial?
Latitude: 35.6805992
Longitude: -86.1444016

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Phyllis Mae Hill Willis

(1944 - 2019)

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Coordinate: 35.6805992, -86.1444016

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8. Bynum Cemetery
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14. Jernigan Cemetery
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15. Sagely Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.7127991, -86.1977997

16. Jernigan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.7214012, -86.1900024

17. Gnat Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.6238899, -86.1426392

18. Milligan Cemetery
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19. George Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.6726307, -86.0683404

20. Patton Cemetery
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21. Green and Douglas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.7019005, -86.2174988

22. Cherry Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.7263985, -86.0864029

23. Burk Cemetery
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24. Cooley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.6262283, -86.0970993