Jeffrey W. Willis

Carbondale - Jeffrey W. Willis, 56, passed away from this life into Heaven surrounded by his loving family and friends, during a prayer at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Jeffrey was born August 21, 1958 in Lebanon, MO to James E. and Marjorie (Grimes) Willis. He was married July 18, 2014 to his best friend Roberta Roach. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include, his sons, Kelsey, Jacob and Benjamin Willis all of Carbondale; sister, MaryAnn Willis of Jefferson City, MO; father, James Willis of Jefferson, MO; and nephew, Matthew Willis of St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Willis on April 7, 2013, grandparents, Everet and Mamie Grimes and James and Mary Willis, six uncles and eight aunts. Jeffrey loved his family. He adored his three sons and loved spending as much time with them as possible. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and working in his yard. He worked very hard and took great care of his family, and he always had an up-beat attitude. He retired from Kroger August 2014 as a Facility Engineer. He will be missed dearly by all. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, with Reverend Wes Henson officiating. A visitation will be held from noon until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are the preferred form of remembrance and may be made to the family in care of Roberta Willis and will be accepted at the funeral home.



Service:



1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois







Visitation:



12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois