Eric Bill Willis, 85, of Poteau, OK, passed away June 7, 2010. He was born August 30, 1924, in Poteau, to Bennie and Pearl (Hoosier) Willis. He was a retired truck driver.
Eric was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Irene Willis.
Eric is survived by two sons David Willis and Bennie Willis both of Muskogee, OK; four daughters, Debra Fitzpatrick of Claremore, OK, Vicky Maroon of Broken Arrow, OK, Marcella Knight of Tulsa, OK, and Pamela Tinsley of Garland, TX; numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren; as well as other family, friends, and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Don Williams, Ray Mackey, Jerry Byous, Thurman Hudson, Daniel Adams, Ken Braden.
Services will be held Friday at 12:00 noon, June 11, 2010, at Grace Manor Memorial Chapel in Poteau, OK, with Rev. Rodney Mattox officiating. Interment will follow service at Willis Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Service and under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home, Poteau, Oklahoma. You may leave an on-line message at www.gracemanorfh.com