Paul Daniel Willis, Sr.
Paul Daniel Willis, 68, of Kountze, died Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1952, in Sour Lake, to Mary Watson Willis and James B. Willis.
Paul graduated from Hardin Jefferson High School in 1970. He worked on numerous cattle ranches in in South East Texas, HB Willis Ranch in Nome; 7L Ranch, P Cross Ranch, and Boyt Rach, all in Devers; Butler and Son Rodeo Company in Oklahoma; and Paul made many trips to Larry Klingers ranch in Round Up, Montana.
Paul had numerous electrical certificates from San Jacinto Junior College, and he retired from Beaumont Independent School District as an electrician in 2007. He was a lifetime member of the YMBL and a longtime member of the Houston Go Texan. Paul was also a master mason of Pine Lodge #642, A.F. & A.M. in Kountze. Paul was a member of Honey Island Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his sons, Thomas Willis and his wife, Resha, of Buna and Daniel Willis of Houston; foster son, Wesley Coleman of Lumberton; granddaughter, Chyna Willis of Frankston; brothers, Henry Willis and his wife, Marilyn, of Wickenburg, Arizona; and David Willis; sister, Mary Schatz of Llano; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. At the time of Paul’s passing, he resided in Honey Island with his significant other, Debbie Short.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Samuel Wayne Willis; uncle, Wayne Watson; aunts, Dorothy Rush and Mary Olsen; and brothers-in-law, Gene Shoemaker and Larry Schatz.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at a later time.
Stacy Cemetery
Stacy Cemetery
- devers devers tx 77777
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
Comments
Debbie Short
You are missed so much!! REST IN PEACE â¤â¤ GO RIDE HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN!
Burlena Roberts
Always a cowboy always a gentlemen we miss you Paul Willis ... Love The Roberts Family
Lisa Roberts
Didn't know you for very long but you were a very good friend.
Judy Slate
You made my sister laugh again! Ride high in the clouds Paul D. I know you're watching over DEBBIE and ME. YOU DON'T HURT ANYMORE!!!! R.I.P.
Shawn Klinger
My family loved Paul he was a great man that would do anything for you.
Melissa Jones
I am so glad I got to know you. Wayne and I will truly miss you. RIP Dear Friend
Lavonda Warden
Sweet man always very caring. We will miss you. Prayers for family and friends. Love always Jeremy,Lavonda, Jada, Jena and Jacie
Lisa and John
Although we only knew you a short time we will not forget your sincere hospitality and kindness you and Debbie showed to us Prayers to you and your family John and Lisa
Janet Ellerbee
I loved him like a big brother he only had kind words for me always there to help anybody he will truly be missed♥ï¸