Henry "Hank" Herbert Willis

March 15, 1957 - March 29, 2020

Henry “Hank” Herbert Willis, age 63, of Bluff City, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 15, 1957 in Thomasville, Ga., a son of the late Richard “Dick” and Ann Sparkman Willis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Carol Willis. Hank was a member of New Life Baptist Church and worked as an automotive machinist for over 30 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Hank also enjoyed traveling, mowing and maintaining the church yard, and loved working on cars and catching up with friends. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lois Harris Willis; children, Joyce Willis, Kalley Willis, Jenna Brooks and husband Davie, Andrew Willis and wife Moriah, and Grace Willis; grandchildren, Tyler Willis, Kylie Brooks, Logan Brooks, and Eden Willis; siblings, Robert Willis, John Willis, Sue Beth Willis, and Mark Willis; and special friend, David Brooks. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Life Baptist Church, 1000 Hendrickson Lane, Bluff City, TN 37618. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Atlanta, Ga. and Caris Healthcare for their excellent care. Arrangements especially for Mr. Willis and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.