Jack Jay Willis

Obituaries

February 7, 2025

Jack Jay Willis

June 14, 1939 – January 30, 2025

Jack Jay Willis passed away at the age of 85 on the evening of January 30, 2025, in Okmulgee. He was born June 14, 1939, in Glendale, Calif. to John and Neva (Harris) Willis.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Saint Francis Hospice, 6600 South Yale Ave., Suite 350, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136.

A memorial service for Jack will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Clearview Baptist Church in Okmulgee, with Pastor Randy Mathews officiating.

Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Jack’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters. com.

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