John Joseph Willis, Jr.

John Joseph Willis Jr. passed away on November 7, 2012. "JJ" was born and raised in Mt. Carnel, PA where he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950. He served his country proudly for 30 years, retiring in 1980 at the rank of Chief Master Sargeant. He was a dedicated husband, father, and Pap-pap. He was preceded in death by his son Steven J Willis. He is survived by his lovely wife of 58 years, Patricia M Willis; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and James Russell ( Citrus Springs, FL) Susan and Roy Goodwin (Irving, TX), his son and wife, Ricky and Lady Willis (Biloxi); grandchildren Angela and husband Alex Diaz, Dawn Russell, Donya Blair and husband Scott Tischer, Amber Russell and husband Ron Bostick, Aaron Willis, Brandon Willis and wife Saraya, Joseph Willis (Big Joe); great grandchildren Joseph Suddath (Little Joe), Ramius Diaz, Austin and Emma Blair, Kayden and Mason Willis. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2012, at D'Iberville Memorial Park. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.