Tommy Willis

Mr. Thomas M. “Tommy” Willis, Jr., 84, passed away at this home on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 4:30p.m.

Mr. Willis was born in Elbert County on January 23, 1932, the youngest son of the late Thomas M. Willis, Sr. and Zelma Dunbar Willis. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton and the Earl Davis Sunday School Class. He became a Mason at the age of 21 and was a member of Philomathea Masonic Lodge #25, and was an U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War. He founded Darica Trucking Company in 1977 and had retired to spend time raising cows and cooking with his friends at his farm in Flatwoods, which he referred to as God’s Country. Tommy had a true love for family and children, and enjoyed sports. For over 40 years, he donated his time as a Little League Coach, basketball coach for the city, Camp Harmony, and Samuel Elbert Academy.

In addition to this wife of 63 years, Margie H. Willis, Tommy is survived by his three sons and their wives: Dale and Wanda Willis, Ricky and Tracie Willis, and Craig and Debbie Willis, all of Elberton. He was the loving grandfather of Lisa and Adam Hendrix, Megan and Jason Dixon, Casey and Adam Nash, Kellyn Willis, Wes Scarborough, and Reed and Addyson Scarborough. He had three great-grandchildren: Grant Hendrix, Madelyn Dixon, and Saylor Scarborough. He is also survived by his brother and his wife, Lindy and Eugenia Willis of Elberton; sisters-in-law and their husbands: Betty and Gene Craft and Jonnie and Tommy Lynch, all of Elberton; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Christin Hendrix; and siblings: John Willis and Jenelle Moon.

The funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, October 20, at 11 o’clock from the graveside in Elmhurst Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Scott and Dr. Joe Campbell officiating. The family is at the residence and will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home from 6:30-8:30p.m. on Wednesday evening.

The family respectfully request flowers be omitted. Contributions may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church of Elberton Ramp Fund, 132 Heard Street, Elberton, GA 30635.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Thomas M. “Tommy” Willis, Jr.