Charles Willis

Charles Willard Willis, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away April 28, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Charles was born Oct. 2, 1945 to the late Gerald and Emma Marie (Robinson) Willis in Poplar Bluff. He married “Polly” Ann (Russom) Willis Oct. 2, 1970.

Charles worked for city light and water for 33 years. He was also a 6-year Army veteran. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting, Cardinal baseball and his grandkids.

Charles is survived by his wife, Polly Ann; children, Jeff Willis and wife Renee, Keith Willis and wife Heather, Kevin Willis and wife Dana; grandchildren, Justin, Tori, Jacob, Taylor, Emily, Paiton, Maikayla, Mailayne; great-grandchildren, Jaxton, Amiyah, Westin; sisters, Anne Cornell and Della Kristof.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jerry Willis.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Scott Reynolds officiating. Burial will take place at the City Cemetery.