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Submitted: 4/29/23 • Approved: 4/30/23 • Last Updated: 5/2/23 • R1483134-G1057226-S3
Leonard
March 9, 1919 - January 24, 2021
Marion
January 10, 1921 - August 17, 1998
James
April 6, 1946 - January 27, 2017
Leonard “Willis” Aycock age 101 of Junction City, passed from this life, to meet his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Timberlane Health and Rehab Center in El Dorado. Willis was born March 9, 1919 in Lillie, LA to the late Nora Grace Reid Aycock and Austin William Aycock.
Willis was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army, serving from 1941 until 1945, during WWII. He later attended Louisiana Tech University, earning his Bachelors degree in Education. He taught at numerous schools in Louisiana and Arkansas during his career, before lastly serving as dean of students at Junction City, before his retirement. Willis was a 32nd degree Mason, was a longtime member of Bethel Hunting Club and a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. He formerly enjoyed farming, raising cows and raising a large vegetable garden, but his passion was running dogs and fox hunting.
Willis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion Aycock; his son, Jimmy Aycock; three sisters, Maxine Rockett, Arlene Rockett and Annette Washam; two brothers, Jessie Reid Aycock and A. B. Aycock.
He is survived by one sister in law, Willie Mae Aycock of Junction City, along with a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.
Visitation will begin at 10:30 am, followed by Graveside services at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City, with Bro. Phillip Farris officiating. Burial, with military honors will follow under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of Junction City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roselawn Cemetery Fund.
Contributed on 4/29/23 by debbraszymanski
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