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<img class="size-medium wp-image-1056679" src="http://www.dailyjournal.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2018/12/webPhoto444932.jpg" alt="James Donald " width="240" /><img class="size-full wp-image-1056679" src="http://www.dailyjournal.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2018/04/americanflag.jpg" alt="emblem" />James Donald "Don" Willis
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BARGERSVILLE
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James Donald "Don" Willis, 97, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his residence in Bargersville.
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He was born on September 25, 1921 in Sullivan, Indiana to the late James Donald and Ruth (Boling) Willis. He married Patricia (Swiggett) Willis on February 23, 1947. They celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage. She preceded him in passing on October 29, 2014.
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Don is survived by their three children, Donna (Chris) McCarty of Franklin; Dianne Willis of Franklin and Todd (Becky) Willis of Greenwood; four grandchildren, Austin (Robin) Maguire of Franklin; Leigh Ann (Brandon) Knapp of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, Ben Willis of Greenwood and Jake (Megan) Willis of Greenwood; three great-grandchildren, Aidan, Addie & Ali; sister-in-law, Charlotte Morris and many nieces and nephews.
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He was preceded in passing by two sons, David Gregory Willis and Troy Duane Willis; wife, Patricia and sister, Helen Morrison.
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He was a 1948 graduate of Franklin College. Don was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II.
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Don worked as an Insurance Claim Rep. for various companies over the years. He retired from Allstate in 1984 after twenty years of dedicated service.
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He was a member of the Bargersville Christian Church. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a past member of the American Legion.
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He enjoyed playing Scrabble and adding the scores quicker than we could!
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Our dad was always a happy, loving, compassionate and intelligent father, remembering people, dates and stories from childhood to the day he died. He loved visiting with his family and friends.
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Friends and family may call on Monday, December 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin. Rev. Larry McAdams will conduct a graveside service immediately following visitation at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin. Military honors will conducted by the Franklin American Legion Post No. 205.
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Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Masonic Home, 690 S. State Street, Franklin, Indiana 46131.
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