Sidney Walker Willis

Sidney Walker Willis, 75 of St. Simons Island, GA died Tuesday (May 4, 2010) at Hospice of the Golden Isles, Brunswick. Born in New Smyrna Beach, FL, his parents were William B. Willis and Sarah Purdom Willis. He was also preceded in death by a brother Ralph Willis. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict and was a Traffic Manager with LaRoache Industries. He had just celebrated 26 years of sobriety. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn Brooks Willis of St. Simons Island, GA; 2 Sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Nazy Willis of Atlanta and Sandy and Paula Willis of Jacksonville, FL; 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grand daughter; 3 Brothers, Gerald Willis of O Fallon, Il, Ronald Willis of Williamson, SC and Gary Willis of Nahunta; and a Sister, Janice Grimes of St. Simons Beach; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. In Lieu of Flowers donations can be sent to Hospice of the Golden Isles, Inc., 1692 Glynco Pkwy Brunswick, GA 31525. A memorial services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Frye Funeral Home Chapel , Nahunta with Rev. Jane Brooks officiating. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.