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William Jasper Willis

Male 1883 - 1959  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  William Jasper Willis was born on 4 Apr 1883 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1959 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennesse.

    William married Hester Jones about 1904 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Hester was born on 10 Nov 1881 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Edwards Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Berdie Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died about 1986 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Homer Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1907 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Oct 1973; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.
    3. 4. David Frenchard Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 1999 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

    William married Thelma E. Ray on 9 Apr 1919 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Thelma was born on 11 Jul 1905 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Sep 1985 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
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    7. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 16. Martha Jeweldine Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1941 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 2021 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.
    13. 17. Roger Dale Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1945 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 1945 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    14. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Berdie Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1906 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died about 1986 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.

    Berdie married Columbus S. McIntosh on 17 Apr 1928 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Columbus (son of Andrew McIntosh and Vira S. Blankenship) was born on 6 Oct 1908 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 2005 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Emma Lee McIntosh  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1943 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Homer Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 12 Dec 1907 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Oct 1973; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.

  3. 4.  David Frenchard Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 24 Jan 1916 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 1999 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

    David married Ida Estelle Hensley about 1937 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Ida (daughter of William Ferris Hensley and Bertha Lee Edwards) was born on 16 Jan 1922 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  5. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  6. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  7. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  8. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  9. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  10. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  11. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  12. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  13. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  14. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  15. 16.  Martha Jeweldine Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1941 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Apr 2021 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Martha Jeweldine Willis Rice, age 80, went to be with her Lord on April 28, 2021 at the Center of Aging and Health. She was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and the daughter of Jasper and Thelma Ray Willis.

    Martha was a dedicated Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a faithful member of Flag Pond Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught the Children’s Sunday School Class, and held the office of secretary.

    Martha retired from Morrill Motors after forty-one years of service. She was a member of Flag Pond 129 Eastern Star, where she was a worthy matron in 1968.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, David Lee Rice; one grandson, Jacob Mosley; nine brothers, three sisters, three half-brothers, and one half-sister.

    Martha leaves behind to cherish her memory, loving husband of sixty years, Robert Rice; one daughter, Regina (John) Mosley; one grandson, Matthew Mosley; one granddaughter, Courtney Mosley, two sisters: Eva (James) Bowman and Linda (Guy) Edwards; sisters-in-law: Juanita Willis, Carolyn Willis, Geraldine Willis, Mary Sue (Phillip) Mashburn, Brenda (Jerry) Bennett, and Pauline Rice; brother-in-law, Ivan Rice; special friends: Linda Willis, Frances Hardin, Genevieve Harris, Betty Ledford, Victoria Osborne, and Tammy Pate.

    The family will receive friends from 4:30-6:30 PM Monday, May 3, 2021 in the Robert Ledford Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 6:30 PM with Pastor David Crutchfield and Pastor Jeremy Clark officiating. Music will be provided by Gary Amos and Inez Chandler. Pallbearers will be John Mosley, Matthew Mosley, Keith Bowman, Kevin Bowman, Ivan Rice, and Matthew Willis. Honorary pallbearer will be John Willis. Committal service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery with James Bowman officiating.

    Martha married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 17.  Roger Dale Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 11 Feb 1945 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 1945 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  17. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)


Generation: 3

  1. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Berdie2, 1.William1)

  2. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Berdie2, 1.William1)

  3. 21.  Emma Lee McIntosh Descendancy chart to this point (2.Berdie2, 1.William1) was born about 1943 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Emma Lee Shelton was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on March 19, 2021, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with cancer.

    Emma Lee often said she had a great life filled with love and treasured experiences. She was a 1982 ETSU graduate as a Dental Lab Technologist. This career was fitting for her as it allowed her to aid others see the beauty in themselves. She enjoyed camping, traveling, decorating and most of all spending time making memories with her family.

    She is survived and cherished by the love of her life Wendell L. Shelton Sr., husband for over 55 years; son, Wendell L. Shelton Jr. and wife Janet; son; Michael S. Shelton and wife Nikki; grandchildren, Rebecca, Clay, Gabriella, Bayleigh, Justin and Ben; great grandchildren, Kaylyn and Gavin; siblings, Irene Harshbarger, Clarence Willis, Judy Elswick, Jerry Willis, Gary Willis, Darlene Davis, Roy Michael Willis, Nina Kay Corn and Debbie Davis.

    She was preceded in death by her parents David F. and Estelle Willis; brother, Jack Willis and granddaughter, Gracie Shelton.



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