Rev. Orville Worthman "Chee Chee" Willis Jr., age 72, was born February 23, 1944 in Andersonville, TN. He slept peacefully away March 3, 2016 at Tennova West, Knoxville, TN.
Preceded in death by his parents Rev. & Mrs. O.W. Willis, Sr.; brothers Rev. Donald A. Willis, Sr., Rev. Dr. Charles L. Willis, Clarence Willis, and Joseph H. Willis, Sr., and nephew Warren L. Willis.
He leaves to cherish his legacy devoted daughter Carmen C. Willis, her mother Daisy G. Willis of Clinton, TN; sisters Hazel White, Lillian Blair, Shirley Winton, Joan (Edward) Robinson and Kimberly Willis; brother Robert W. Willis, Sr.; sister-in-law's Ann Willis, Alethia Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to include Louie Ivey, James & Marjorie Alcorn, Fred & Charmaine Henderson, and Elder T.L. Mims.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, TN from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. with service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Heart Association or charity of your choice. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com