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James P. Willis
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A candle was lit by Onathia Watts
on September 9, 2017 12:28 PM
May God comfort your family in your time of need!
May God comfort your family in your time of need!
A candle was lit by Onathia Quick Watts
on September 9, 2017 12:24 PM
A candle was lit by La-Tonia Denise Willis (Daughter of James P. Willis)
on September 9, 2017 4:21 AM
A candle was lit by Seattle, WA
on September 9, 2017 3:59 AM
My father James Willis was a man of many contradictions, but there is no question he was a man with a good heart who struggled in this life to find peace. As a young girl growing up, I was closest to my father and in many ways I think I understood him better than many. I could never stay angry with my daddy because there was something in me that needed his blessing, his love, and his acknowledgement and support. And although in my later years I moved far away across the country, I remained in touch with him, rarely forgetting a birthday or a Father's Day, sending special gifts that he treasured and speaking to him directly whenever possible. I regret not being available to attend the passing of this man I loved with all my heart but my thoughts and prayers are with my family and other siblings and relations who are also grieving at this very difficult time. I spoke to daddy one last time when he was in the hospital and still could communicate. He told me at the time that he was not in pain. Those were the last words that I remember. I don't know if his situation changed regarding the pain but I can only take comfort in knowing I told him I loved him and he responded, "I know, bey. I love you too." Yes, he was known as "Slick" but he will always be the man who was closest to my heart throughout my life. May he rest in peace.
La-Tonia Denise Willis
Daughter of James P. Willis
lwillis1@antioch.edu
My father James Willis was a man of many contradictions, but there is no question he was a man with a good heart who struggled in this life to find peace. As a young girl growing up, I was closest to my father and in many ways I think I understood him better than many. I could never stay angry with my daddy because there was something in me that needed his blessing, his love, and his acknowledgement and support. And although in my later years I moved far away across the country, I remained in touch with him, rarely forgetting a birthday or a Father's Day, sending special gifts that he treasured and speaking to him directly whenever possible. I regret not being available to attend the passing of this man I loved with all my heart but my thoughts and prayers are with my family and other siblings and relations who are also grieving at this very difficult time. I spoke to daddy one last time when he was in the hospital and still could communicate. He told me at the time that he was not in pain. Those were the last words that I remember. I don't know if his situation changed regarding the pain but I can only take comfort in knowing I told him I loved him and he responded, "I know, bey. I love you too." Yes, he was known as "Slick" but he will always be the man who was closest to my heart throughout my life. May he rest in peace.
La-Tonia Denise Willis
Daughter of James P. Willis
lwillis1@antioch.edu
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