David Earl Willis, age 92, of Americus, died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Tuesday, January 24, 2017. A native of Akron, OH., he was born October 11, 1924, the son of the late Porter and Nellie Willis. Mr. Willis was a member of Lee Street United Methodist Church and also a member of Kiwanis. He spent most of his adult life in Lakeland, FL. where he was a member of the Presbyterian Chapel in the Grove. Mr. Willis was active in the Republican Party and was a veteran of World War II. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 27, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Andersonville National Cemetery with Dr. Bryan Myers and Pastor Arthur Lin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, 225 Second Street, E, Tifton, GA 31794 or to the Mattie Marshall Center at Magnolia Manor, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus, GA. 31709. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Bob High of Americus; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Nancy Willis of Lakeland, FL; five grandchildren, DeLaney Willis, Brooklyn Willis, Jacob and Angela High, Erin and Arthur Lin and Jessica and Stephen Morgan; and six great grandchildren.

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