WILLIS, LAWRENCE J.

Lawrence J. “Larry” Willis, on Monday, October 23, 2006 at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of the late Kathryn (nee Smith) Willis; loving father of John Willis, Gayle (Roger) Jones and Rhonda (Ken) Venezia; dearest grandfather of Ryan and Mark Jones, Katie Williams and Adam and Matthew Venezia; dear great-grandfather of Austin Becker and Tala Jones; dearest friend of Josephine Grubb; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.

Lawrence was a longtime employee of McDonnell-Douglas, retiring in 1985. He also operated a CB radio store in Florissant.

Services: The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for the Willis family at the Stygar Florissant Chapel, 13980 New Halls Ferry Rd. (at Lindbergh) where service will be conducted on Thursday October 26, at 11 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. with Masonic service at 7 p.m.