DUBOSE WILLIS, CHARLSIE BELLE - Terry County, Texas | CHARLSIE BELLE DUBOSE WILLIS - Texas Gravestone Photos

Charlsie Belle DUBOSE WILLIS

Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Terry County,
Texas

Charlsie Belle
1933 - 2018

James Lowell
1933 - 2015

Married 1952

*Obituary

Service for James Lowell Willis will be at 3pm Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Brownfield Church of Christ with Bo Shero and Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30pm at the Brownfield Church of Christ.

James was born to the late Carl and Ethel (nee Franklin) Willis in Paducah, Texas moving to Terry County with his parents in 1945. He graduated from Wellman High School as Valedictorian of his class. He married his high school sweetheart Charlsie Du Bose in Brownfield. They made their home and farmed in Terry County until 1984, when he began another business, Sandblasting and Painting Service and later worked for Brownfield ISD Transportation Department and later he worked for Texas Boll Weevil program and Tri- Matic Irrigation. He was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ for many years. Most of all James loved God, family and friends. He was active in the community, serving as director for the Brownfield CO-OP Gin, Terry County Farm Bureau, and Growers Seed Association and was active in Terry County Livestock Show, holding numerous positions in that organization for 14 years. When his children were growing up James volunteered much of his time to the local 4-H and Future Farmers of America Chapters in Wellman. From Farm Skills and stock shows, he took a vested interest in supporting his children and youth groups. James will also be remembered for his keen sense of humor. . James is preceded in death by his parents and a great grandchild Ellie Grace Jeffers.

James is survived by his wife Charlsie Willis; 2 children, Carla Willis Reese and her husband Rocky and James Mark Willis and his wife Cindy. He loved and was proud of each of his beloved grandchildren, Christi Reese Jeffers, Kyle Reese, Taylor Willis, Logan Willis and Levi Davis

Donations may be made to a Charity of your choice.

*Obituary

Services for Charlsie Belle DuBose Willis will be 2pm Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Brownfield Church of Christ. She will rest in Terry County Memorial Cemetery by her beloved husband James Willis.

There will be a family visitation held 4:30pm to 6pm Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Brownfield Funeral Home.

Charlsie was born to the late Willard and Nannie Belle DuBose in Terry County. She was the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Wellman High School. Charlsie married her high school sweetheart James Willis and they made their home and farmed in Terry County. She worked as a secretary at Wellman School and Terry County Mental Health Center. When her children were growing up Charlsie volunteered much of her time to the local 4-H.

Charlsie was a member of Brownfield Church of Christ. Most of all she loved God, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers, and one great granddaughter Ellie Jeffers.

Charlsie is survived by her children, Carla Reese and husband Rocky and Mark Willis and wife Cindy. She loved and was proud of each of her beloved grandchildren, Christi Jeffers, Kyle Reese, Taylor Willis and wife Caitlin, Logan Willis and wife Katie, and Levi Davis, three great-grandsons Kip, Hiker, and Grady Willis.

The family request memorials to Brownfield Church of Christ or your favorite charity

Arrangements are under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.

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Submitted: 7/5/21 • Approved: 7/29/21 • Last Updated: 8/1/21 • R433675-G433674-S3

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