Malcolm Paul Willis, age 78, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Sunday, March 07, 2021 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Malcolm worked as an iron worker and then later at Petro Chemical. He was an Auburn fan and a diehard Atlanta Braves Fan, “Chop On”. He loved playing golf, and in his younger days, he was known as “Dead Eye” with his golfing buddies for being such a good putter. He loved his kids, his grandchildren, and especially Kylin, his great-grandchild.
His visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Bro. Steve Amos will speak at the service. Burial will follow at Colbert Memorial Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hester Simpson “Simp” & Clarissa Ruth Willis; sisters, Rose Nell Willis and Ruthie Willis; and grandson, Sid Willis.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Wanda Willis Seal (Joey), Mickey Willis (Chandra Cole); grandchildren, Kyle Scott, Kati Scott, Hunter Willis (Martha), Tyler Willis; great-grandchildren, Kylin Balentine and soon to arrive Baby RJ; brothers, Melvin Willis (Vickie), Jim Willis (Donna), Jackie Willis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The pallbearers will be Jeff Willis, Collin Willis, Danny Tippett, David Ward, John White, and Tucker Seal.
The family would like to offer a sincere thanks to Macolm’s sitter, Gail Shaw; as well as to the nurses and staff of North Alabama Medical Center for the love and care offered to our family. Also a special thanks to Melvin & Vickie Willis for always being there to help in any way needed.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
