Julius D. Willis was born Easter Sunday April 12, 1935 to the late Ulysess Grant Willis and Lessie Willis of Dillon County. He attended Weston Chapel A.M.E. Church as a youth and adult where he served on the Trustee Board for many years, Treasurer of the Pulpit Aid, and served on the Trico Water Board for fifteen years. While living in New Britain, Conneticut; he attended Spotts Wood A.M.E. Zion Church for 42 years.

Julius completed his education in the United States Army, September 18, 1943, where he was assigned to the Midwest.. He served honorably while attached to the 4411th as a Quartermaster Duty Soldier. He was honorably discharged in 1944.

On July 1,  1947 Julius was joined in holy matrimony to Lizzie D. Willis and to this union three children were born. Julius and Lizzie resided in New Britain, Conneticut for 42 years. Upon retirement they returned to Latta, South Carolina to reside where Lizzie later passed away. Julius was employed at Emhart Corporation for 42 years serving as a Chief Engineer. He was also a member of the Emhart Fire Brigade of Conneticut.

Julius was called home to his final resting place on Saturday, August 17, 2013.

Left to cherish precious memories are one son Julius L. Willis II of Dillon, South Carolina; one daughter Pamela L. Willis; one granddaughter Miss Ashley B. Jones; on daughter preceded him in death Judy P. Willis; one brother Stephen Willis (Gladys) of New Britain, Conneticut; one sister-in-law Mildred of New Britain, Conneticut; and a host of nieces, and nephews all of whom will join the family in sharing this homegoing celebration; a special thank you to the nursing team: Carolyn, Courtney, and Michelle.

Mr. Julius D. Willis passed away on Saturday August 17, 2013 at his home after an illness. Funeral services will be on Saturday August 24, 2013 at Western Chapel AME Church in Latta, South Carolina at 1:00PM. Burial will follow at the Pine Hill Cemetery.

Family Tribute

Our Father, Grandfather

You held us in your arms for as long as you could,

You were our protector, defender, and provider.

You stood by us all, you were always there for us.

It's going to be on so hard without you.

You ran the race, you have finished your course.

You stayed true to who you were.

There will never be a momeny where we won't think of you.

You are "Daddy" and Pop-Pop

We will truly miss that handsome face.

So sleep on "Sweet Prince"

God promised us one day we will meet again.

We Love You,

Julius II, Pamela, and Ashley