BOMBER MEMORIAL

LARRY KEITH WILLIS ~ Class of 1965
May 27, 1947 - February 15, 2022



Larry Keith Willis, age 74 of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Tristar Skyline Medical Center.

He was born May 27, 1947 in Idabel, Oklahoma to the late Lonnie and LaVerne (Coleman) Willis.

Larry graduated with the Class of 1965 from Richland's Columbia High School.

He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and had worked for the Veterans Administration for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie (Schlapp) Willis; and by his beloved pet who passed on the same day as him, Julio J.B. "Bear".

He is survived by his son, Tony Willis and fiancé Barbi Norman of Gallatin; grandchildren: JoAnne Willis and her boyfriend, Abdul Toutio; and Bethany Willis and her fiancé, Tyler Holbrook; great grandchild, Paizlei Holbrook; and those whom he considered as grandchildren: SkyLynn Woodard, Avery Woodard, Josiah Woodard and Alexandria Norman; and by his siblings: Lynda ('69), Lance ('70), Lonnie Ray ('72) and Lisa ('79).

A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wilson County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jerry Peace officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Anderson Funeral Home; 202 E. Main Street; Gallatin, Tennessee.

Note: His brother, Lance ('70) , passed away on April 11, 2025.

Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).