Funeral services for George A. Willis who died at his residence in the Antelope community in Kent county, Friday, June 18, were held Saturday afternoon at the Antelope church with Rev. Earl Brewer officiating.Campbell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in Spur cemetery.
Surviving are his widow and four sons: Bob, Clayton, John and George Willis; three daughters, Mrs. Annie Seal, Mrs. Jessie Austin, and Tressie Bural; two brothers, Tom Willis of Petersburg; Bob Willis, Wood county; 29 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Mr. Willis was born in Eddywall, Alabama January 4, 1864. He came to Texas in 1893 and was married to Miss Tressie Lee May, August 9, 1885. They settled in Kent County in 1912, where he lived until the time of his death.
He was converted at an early age, and was a member of the Holiness church.
The Texas Spur, June 24, 1943
From the records of Lillian Grace Nay
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