Mr. "Jack" Robert Willis, 79, of 1408 Hunter Road, Elberton, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home.
Born on June 25, 1933 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Lee "Bob" Willis and Mary Harper Willis.He was a retired machine operator for Monroe Auto Equipment Company, a former print supervisor in Atlanta, and a farmer.Mr. Willis was of the Methodist Faith.
Survivors include his son, David Robert Willis of Rock Springs, GA; a daughter, Mary Donna Jackson and her husband Bobby of Bowersville; three grandchildren: Kelly Robertson, Kristi Jackson, Karen Jackson; two great-grandchildren: Charlotte Robertson and Amelia Robertson. Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jo Ella Alexander Willis; one brother, Gene Willis; and one sister, June Willis Richardson.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Mike Fugate officiating.Burial will be in the Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday.The family is at the home of Bobby & Donna Jackson, 287 Gurley Road, Bowersville, GA. Flowers optional, or special memorials may be made to the Athens Regional Medical Center NICU, 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606 or to Flat Shoals Baptist Church, 2999 Bowersville Hwy, Bowersville, GA 30516.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.