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Richard Willis Obituary
December 8, 2024
Richard Dean Willis of Jonesborough, TN born November 14, 1962, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 8, 2024 at 6:38 p.m. due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He is preceded in death by his mother Charlotte Rosetta Willis, father David Glen Willis, and daughter Heather Marie Willis.
He is survived by his son, Aaron Beach with daughter in law Katie Beach of Chuckey, TN, grandchildren David and Nora Gresham and Alexander Beach.
He is also survived by brothers David "Binky" Willis of Mount Carmel, TN, Buddy Willis of Fall Branch, TN, Billy Willis of Fall Branch, TN, several nieces and nephews and lastly his life long best friends and horse riding buddies David Hubbard of Fall Branch, TN and Kent Tallman of Jonesborough, TN.
Rick was just a simple man who was loved and will be missed dearly by his family and so many others.
Flower arrangements and condolences can be sent to The Beach Family, 285 Rheatown Rd, Chuckey, TN 37641 and The Willis Family, 154 Good Rd, Fall Branch, TN 37656.
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Bobby Davison
December 18, 2024
I knew Rick as a friend. So sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Donnie Cillins
December 15, 2024
To the Willis family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know Richard will be miss by alot of people. I remember all of us going to school and riding the bus together. I've always thought alot of Richard and the rest of the Willis family. Thoughts and Prayers go out to each and every one of you. May God Bless you all.
Vicki & Ronnie Dingus
December 15, 2024
Our deepest sympathy for all of the family. Our prayers are with y'all.
Patricia Cox SANDERS
December 13, 2024
Richard you will be missed by everyone love you my friend fly high until we meet again
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Kent Tallman
December 12, 2024
A dear friend who will be sorely missed. Heaven's gane is our loss. I enjoyed many miles riding horses with Rick. A truly fine man.
David Brown
December 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about Rick's passing. Knew Rick most of my life through school and working with him. He was a good friend and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to his family.
Tim / Heather Risner
December 11, 2024
Each of you are in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Pastor Tim and Heather Risner
Melinda
December 11, 2024
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Jessica
December 10, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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