Jerry Lynn Willis

          Memorial services for Jerry Lynn Willis, 77, of Etoile, will be held Friday, December 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. Ford Adkins officiating.

          Mr. Willis was born on January 21, 1946, in Nacogdoches, Texas, and died Friday, December 15, 2023, in Lufkin.

          Mr. Willis was an avid fisherman and loved to go to the casino. Most of all, he enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports.

         Mr. Willis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rita Willis of Etoile, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Shelly Willis of Humble, TX; grandson and fiancé, Jared Willis and Kimia Allami of Houston, TX; grandson, Matthew Willis of Houston, TX; brother-in-law and wife, Robert and Alice York of Georgetown, TX; nephew, Austin York of Dallas, TX; nephew, Travis York of Houston, TX; and cousin, Glynda Lewis of Silsbee, TX.

          He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Wubker; and grandparents, Bob and Esther Casper.

          Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.