John Edwards Willis

Mr. John Edwards Willis, 87, of Elberton, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 11, 2017.

He was the son of the late Haney E. Willis and Minnie Lee Carlton Willis. He was preceded in death by his brother Donald J. Willis, his sister Ms. Sara Thomas Willis Whidby, and his grandson Matthew Evans.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Dolly Jeanette Shaw Willis of the home; his son Jeffrey John Willis and wife Trisha and their children Jonathan Willis, Jordan Willis and Anna Willis of Elberton, GA; his daughter Donna Kay Willis Brown and husband David of Mansfield, TX and her children, Kristin Alvarado (Homero), Marc Evans (Shelby) and Tyler Evans (Lynne); and great-grandchildren Gabriel, Nicholas, and Sophia Alvarado; McKenzie and Maddox Evans; Maggie and John Evans.

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was devoted to the churches he attended and showed this through serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea. Upon returning home he began a long career in the granite industry starting out as a big mill polisher and obtained the reputation of creating the "perfect shine". Later in life he started his own business Willis Granite Company achieving a name for honesty and dependability. Over 35 years later the company is still in business under the direction of his son Jeff.

In addition to work and business John had a love of fixing anything, riding the lawn mower with his grandchildren and creating a fabulous meal for all his family. He would always give you a smile, he could make you laugh in his own special way, and he will be greatly missed.

Join us at Northside Baptist Church to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11AM. Service will be conducted by Rev. David McConnell and Rev. Jeffrey Willis with grandson Tyler Evans sharing a few words about the devoted love of his Grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 384 N. Oliver St., Elberton, GA 30635.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Mr. John Edwards Willis.