Joe H. Willis

Joe H. Willis, age 75, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. He was a veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a retiree of Eastman Chemical Company with 35 years of service. He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church in Sullivan Gardens. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda G. Willis; daughter, Susan Willis Gibson (Kedrick); son, Jonathan Willis; 2 grandchildren, Adam Gibson and Rachel Gibson; brother, Everett Willis (Joyce); several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Strong and Brother Rick Willis officiating. A military graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park with American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 performing military rites. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is proudly serving the Willis family.