Romelzy Willis, Sr.'s Obituary
Funeral services for Romelzy Willis, Sr, 86, of Oakdale, LA, will be held at 2 PM Friday, February 24, 2017, at Christ Church, in Oakdale, LA, with Rev. Greg Willis officiating. Visitation will be from 12 PM until 10 PM, Thursday, February 23, 2017 and from 10 AM until service time Friday, February 24, 2017, at the church. Burial will follow in Oakhill Cemetery in Oakdale under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Romelzy, the son of Lonzy and Marilla Cloud Willis, was born July 6, 1930 in Oakdale. He passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Oakdale, LA, he was a retired carpenter. Romelzy was a caring and loving person, and especially loved his grandchildren. He was often referred to as “the living legend.” He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Willis of Oakdale; children, Judy Glenn (Johnny), Andrew Willis (Barbara), Joseph Luckett Giles, Lorna Delany, all of Oakdale, Lonnie Harper, Jr. of Sugartown, LA, Lori Darbonne (Bobby) of DeRidder, LA, Lee Jeffery Harper and Romelzy Willis, Jr. (Brittany), both of Oberlin, LA, Wilfred Willis (Evelyn) of Oakdale, LA, twenty-eight grandchildren, sixty-five great grandchildren, and seven great, great grandchildren,one brother, Kirby Willis of Oakdale, LA.
What’s your fondest memory of Romelzy?
What’s a lesson you learned from Romelzy?
Share a story where Romelzy's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Romelzy you’ll never forget.
How did Romelzy make you smile?