Charles “Chuck” Ellwood Willis, 90 of Batesville passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born September 26, 1931, in Limedale, AR to the late William Willis and Reeda (Nixon) Willis. Chuck was of the Catholic faith and served his country honorably for over 20 years in the United States Air Force. He was a true patriot and was proud to be an American and cherished his time in the Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening, and was also a member of the Shriners. He and his loving wife Margarethe were widely known for their extravagant Christmas light display at their home on Ramsey Mountain. Everyone would come from miles around to see the fruits of their labor, as Chuck would sometimes begin preparing his lights in the late summer months.
He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Margarethe Willis; his brothers, Paul and Phineas Willis of California; his sisters, Lela Mae Lively of California, also Fay Everett and Wyletta English, both of Batesville. He is preceded in death by both parents; his son, Charles Randy Willis; his sisters, Hazel Willis, Peggy Hopper, Dean Stevens, Georgetta Reeves, Zelma Ellerbee, Kathy Joe Rogers, Laura Marie Willis, and Barbara Thompson; and his brothers, Quentin T. Willis, Billy Ray Willis, W.L. Willis, Earnest McCoy, Hardy Willis, Douglas Lee Willis, Turell Gene Willis, and Glen Edward Willis.
Service details to follow soon.
