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     His Social Security Number was 229-50-7138.⁵ Walter Lee Willis was born on June 16, 1888 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 15, 1889 and the SSDI has Jun 16, 1885, and his WWII Draft Registration card has Jun 22, 1888.^1,5,4 He married Bessie Webb, daughter of William Lee "Willie" Webb and Sarah Elizabeth Moran, on December 23, 1909 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Walter Lee Willis died on January 29, 1963 at Danville, Virginia, at age 74.^5,4

     Susie Belle Willis was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 22, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 21, 1933,her married name was Woods.¹ She married Wilton Lewis Woods on October 21, 1933 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 Susie Belle Willis died on September 9, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.²

     Wilton Lewis Woods was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 224-05-6203.⁶ He was born on September 7, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,5,2,7,6,8,4} He married Susie Belle Willis, daughter of Walter Lee Willis and Bessie Webb, on October 21, 1933 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3,4 Wilton Lewis Woods died on June 5, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.^5,6,7,3,4 He WOODS, Wilton Lewis, 86, of Ferrum, passed away Monday, June 5, 2000. Born September 7, 1913, he was a son of the late George and Lou Webb Woods. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Belle Willis Woods. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Navy. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Macie James Woods of the home; son, Jimmy Wilton Woods of Ferrum; two stepsons and daughter-in-law, Harold and Mary Mullins of Ferrum, Neal Mullins of Ferrum; three sisters, Beatrice Mills of Danville, Irene Gibbs of Rocky Mount, Thelma Haley of Collinsville; brother and sister-in-law, Posey and Pricella Woods of Danville; three grandchildren, Danielle Woods of Ferrum, Britney Woods of Liberty, N.C., Jessica Woods of Rocky Mount; stepgrandchildren, Mike and Vicky Gandy of Huntington, Texas, Tommy Mullins of St. Louis, Missouri; stepgreat-grandchildren, Lauren and Sam Gandy of Huntington, Texas; and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in the Cooper Family Cemetery. on June 6, 2000.⁴

     Hazel Sarah Elizabeth Willis was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^3,7 She was born on March 11, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of November 28, 1931,her married name was Montgomery.¹ She married Thomas Fields Montgomery on November 28, 1931 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3 Hazel Sarah Elizabeth Willis died on September 11, 1975 at Danville, Virginia, at age 62.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-0652.⁵ Thomas Fields Montgomery was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.² He was born on April 3, 1908 at Wenoda, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4 He married Hazel Sarah Elizabeth Willis, daughter of Walter Lee Willis and Bessie Webb, on November 28, 1931 at Danville, Virginia.^1,6 Thomas Fields Montgomery died on February 16, 1992 at Cary, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-09-1581.¹ James Corbett Willis was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ He was born on December 28, 1916 at Cherokee, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,9 He married Lola Mae Melton on July 4, 1941 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² James Corbett Willis died on June 29, 2006 at Danville, Virginia, at age 89.^1,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-2889.¹ Reuben Hassel Willis was born on August 9, 1921 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Gracie Margaret Hensley on April 19, 1947 at Danville, Virginia.² Reuben Hassel Willis died on April 16, 1994 at Danville, Virginia, at age 72.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-8766.¹ Raymond Frederic/Fredrick Willis was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.² He married Kathleen Ann Dayton.² Raymond Frederic/Fredrick Willis was born on March 22, 1920 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on March 11, 1982 at Danville, Virginia, at age 61.²

     Her Social Security Number was 221-12-3895.² Kathleen Ann Dayton was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Willis.¹ She married Raymond Frederic/Fredrick Willis, son of Walter Lee Willis and Bessie Webb.¹ Kathleen Ann Dayton was born on August 9, 1923 at Delaware.^1,2 She died on August 4, 1983 at Danville, Virginia, at age 59.¹

     His Social Security Number was 231-12-6071.² Posey Andrew Willis was buried at Furnace Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,10 He was born on December 27, 1918 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,10 He married Rebecca Louise Lanier on July 4, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.¹¹ Posey Andrew Willis and Rebecca Louise Lanier were divorced on February 10, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Posey Andrew Willis married Katie Estelle Guilliams on November 23, 1955 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,12,11 Posey Andrew Willis died on October 5, 2005 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,3,4,5,10 He Posey Andrew Willis, 86, of Rocky Mount Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2005. He was born December 27, 1918 to Walter and Bessie Webb Willis. He was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years and was a WW II Army Veteran who fought in the Egyptian Dessert with Patton. He grew up in Franklin County living on a farm in Callaway with eleven other siblings and was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved his church. Mr. Willis was a wonderful person who worked hard all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bessie and three brothers, Perry Willis, Raymond Willis and Reuben Willis and four sisters, Susie Woods, Hellen Green, Hazel Montgomery and Lillian Wells. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Katie Estelle Guilliams Willis; and his adoring children, Michael Andrew Willis and Barbara (Bobbi) Jean Moran. He has four grandchildren, Troy Lee Argabright, Samantha Kristin Moran, Donna Rachelle Moran, and Heather Colleen Willis and one great-grandchild, Kelsey Jade Argabright. There are three surviving brothers, Walter Willis, Jr., Alfred Willis, and Pete Willis. Funeral services will be conducted from Furnace Creek Baptist Church 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Mike Lawhorn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on October 7, 2005.⁵

     Helen Lee Willis was born circa 1911 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1930,her married name was Greene.⁴ She married George Lester Greene circa 1930.⁴

     Alfred Burton Willis was buried at Willis Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 27, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8 He died on January 25, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,8 He Alfred Burton Willis, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008. Graveside services 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2008, at Willis Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Swicegood Funeral Home. on January 26, 2008.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-24-7025.⁷ Her married name was Wells.² Lillian May/Mae Willis married Louis Weston Wells.² Lillian May/Mae Willis was born on June 24, 1925 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,7,8 As of February 2, 1946,her married name was Wallace.⁴ She married Joseph Banner Wallace on February 2, 1946 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.⁴ As of September 17, 1955,her married name was Apple.⁴ Lillian May/Mae Willis married Floyd Andrew Apple on September 17, 1955 at Alamance Co., North Carolina.⁴ Lillian May/Mae Willis and Floyd Andrew Apple were divorced on July 28, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.⁸ Lillian May/Mae Willis died on February 6, 2004 at Danville, Virginia, at age 78.^7,9

     Walter Lee Willis Jr. was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 16, 1927 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,8 He married Mary Frances Sigmon on March 16, 1945 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 Walter Lee Willis Jr. died on July 1, 2008 at Danville, Virginia, at age 81.^2,3,8 He DANVILLE - Walter Lee Willis, Jr., 81, of 2041 Horseshoe Road, formerly of 341 Sandy River Drive, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was a loving husband and a loving father. Born January 16, 1927 in Calloway, Virginia, he was the son of the late Walter Lee Willis, Sr. and Bessie Webb Willis. He was the last surviving child of eleven children. He was married to Mary Frances Sigmon Willis who died August 27, 2005. Mr. Willis lived most of his life in Danville. He was employed 10 years with the City of Danville and 35 years with Thompson-Apex where he was construction supervisor. He was a member of Riveroak Church of God, was on the church building committee, Pastors Council, VIP's and taught Sunday School for several years. He started and finished many Foreign Mission churches. He is survived by a son, Thomas "Tommy" Willis and wife Betty of Danville; two daughters, JoAnn Walker and husband David of Massillon, Ohio and Pam Munford and husband Keith of Cleveland, Tennessee; grandchildren, Tommy Willis and wife Lisa, Robin Lawrence and husband Chip, Todd Walker and wife Sandra, David Munford, Leah Slowiak and husband P. J. and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a special friend, Peggy Moran of Danville. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by seven brothers, Pete, Posey, Reuben, Raymond, Alfred and Perry Willis and four sisters, Helen Green, Susie Woods, Hazel Montgomery and Lillian Wells. He was predeceased by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, at 2:00 p.m. from Riveroak Church of God with the Rev. Tim Nuckles, the Rev. Tim Hill and the Rev. Keith Munford officiating. Interment will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. on July 2, 2008.²

     Perry Walon Willis was buried at Willis Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 2, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,8 He died on November 28, 1950 at Korea at age 21.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-10-7817.⁴ George Lester Greene was born on March 12, 1912 at Danville, Virginia.^2,4,5,3 He married Helen Lee Willis, daughter of Walter Lee Willis and Bessie Webb, circa 1930.¹ George Lester Greene died on July 25, 1983 at Orange Co., California, at age 71.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-44-8678.¹ Her married name was Allen.¹ Barbara Ann Greene and Edward Norman Allen Jr. were divorced.⁵ Barbara Ann Greene was born on April 22, 1935 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2 She married Edward Norman Allen Jr. on May 21, 1959 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Barbara Ann Greene died on September 30, 1999 at Orange Co., California, at age 64.¹

     James Aubrey Greene was born on August 7, 1932 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Betty J. Battles on July 24, 1953 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ James Aubrey Greene died on July 4, 2009 at Orange Co., California, at age 76.⁴

     Joseph Banner Wallace was buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, 1350 South Main Street, China Grove, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 228-16-6063.⁶ He was born on August 9, 1922 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^{6,2,5,7,8,3,4} He married Lillian May/Mae Willis, daughter of Walter Lee Willis and Bessie Webb, on February 2, 1946 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.¹ Joseph Banner Wallace died on August 24, 2001 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^2,6,5,7,4 He Joseph Banner Wallace, 79, of 835 Cooper Road, Salisbury, died Friday (Aug. 24, 2001) at his home. Born Aug. 9, 1922, in Altavista, Va., he was a son of the late Martha Alice Lakey and Charles C. Wallace. He served in the US Army during World War II and retired from Burlington Mills as a reed fixer. He was an usher at China Grove Church of God. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virgie Saul. Survivors include wife Bettie Hill Wallace; three sons, Albert J. Wallace, Salisbury, Charles Wallace, East Spencer and David Wallace, Hendersonville; two stepsons, Steven Eller, China Grove and James Eller, Jr., Salisbury; daughter Linda Herring, Salisbury; brother John H. Wallace, Daneville, Va; three sisters, Allie Barnard, Lynchburg, Va., Marie Ferrell, Charlotteville, Va. and Ruby Sinclair, Cary, Ill; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, China Grove Church of God, conducted by the Rev. Roger Lunsford. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park. on August 26, 2001.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 224-10-0903.³ Louis Weston Wells married Lillian May/Mae Willis, daughter of Walter Lee Willis and Bessie Webb.⁴ Louis Weston Wells was born on June 4, 1904 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3,5,2 He died on August 10, 1986 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 82.¹