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Submitted: 6/10/21 • Approved: 6/12/21 • Last Updated: 6/15/21 • R1378747-G0-S3
September 12, 1924 - February 27, 2017
John Henry Willett, Sr. found peace in heaven on Monday, February 27, 2017. John was born to Arthur “Scott” and Corrinne Murphy Willett of Lisbon on September 12, 1924.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Willett (Charles) Ellis of El Dorado and daughters-in-law Carolyn Parks Willett of Smackover and Libby Pedigo Willett of Hot Springs; Grandchildren Keith (Mollie) Willett, Deborah Willett (Ricky) Herring of Smackover, Christina Ellis (Jerry) Harper of Russellville, Mara Willett Williams of Conway and Andrew Willett of Hot Springs, and great grandchildren, Mason, Karli, Trinity, Alaina, Eli, Case, Kinsey, Sawyer and Hampton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Bull Willett, two sons John Henry Willett, Jr, and William (Bill) Willett, and brothers: James, Murray, Max, Randolph and a sister, Albertine Willett Meek.
Mr. Willett worked as a surveyor for the Sun Oil Company. He was a pipefitter and was a member of Local 155 and he retired from the El Dorado Post Office after 25 years of service. He is remembered by many on his mail route not only for the letters he placed in their mailboxes but the produce from his garden also delivered.
He was a lifetime member of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge where he served for over 50 years. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Young’s.
Contributed on 6/10/21 by debbraszymanski
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