Joseph Farrell Willis
Joseph Farrell Willis, age 83, passed away November 19, 2017. Joe was born in North Carolina on April 14, 1934. He grew up on the Gulf shores as a commercial Fisherman.
He moved to Texas in 1957. There he met and married Anne Adams in 1965. Together they opened Falcon Seafood in 1980 and they retired in 1998, after selling the business. He then helped Anne in running Swede’s Real Estate.
Joe was a founding member of, and instrumental in, the creation of the CBVFD. He was also a long-time member of the FOE in Crystal Beach.
Joseph was a beloved member of his community and became ‘’Papa Joe’’ to friends and family. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, but quietly supported Anne’s team, The Houston Texans.
Joe is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Anne Willis; sons, Tim Willis and wife Beverly and Leonard Willis; grandchildren, Devin Willis and wife Alexis, David Willis and wife Sonja, Victoria Willis, Oren Willis and his wife, Christine, and Tyler Willis; great-grandchildren, Kaydence Willis, Gabriella Willis-Blevins, Joseph James Willis, Shyleigh, Layklen and Rohen. Along with brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
He will be missed by his many family and friends.
A gathering of Mr. Willis’ family and friends will be 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Crystal Beach, 1260 SH 87, Crystal Beach. His funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at First Baptist Church, Crystal Beach, with interment to follow at Crystal Beach Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.
Crystal Beach Cemetery
Crystal Beach Cemetery
- hwy 124 crystal beach tx 77650
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- hwy 124 crystal beach tx 77650
- 11/25/2017
- 11:00 am
- 1260 SH 87, Crystal Beach, TX
- 11/24/2017
- 9:12 am
- 2000 mcfaddin Avenue beaumont tx 77701
Comments
Patty Willis Callegan
So sad to hear this about Uncle Joe sending prayers of strength and comfort
Patty Willis Callegan
So sad to hear this about Uncle Joe sending prayers of strength and comfort
Peggy Coleman
Sorry to hear about Joe. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers
Jim Rich
My condolences Ann..
Pam Adams
This so saddens my heart Anne..so very sorry for your loss of Pappa Joe...The community lost a great man, once again...Love you ...Fly High Butterfly!!!
Carlis Danna Cole
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for family and friends. The Cole family..
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).