Pawnee — Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynn Willis, 67, of Pawnee, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 13, 1957, in Sun Valley, California, the son of Henry M. and Helen B. King Willis. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Steve Willis; and one sister, Patricia Hampton.

Jeff was a member of Pawnee United Methodist Church and graduated from Burbank High School in California. He worked as an over the road truck driver for over 30 years.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Donna M. Willis, of Peru, Illinois; three sons, Bill Willis of Las Vegas, Nick (wife, Lisa) Hamrick of Depue, Illinois, and Jeff (wife, Hannah) Willis of Nashville, Tennessee; two daughters, Marybeth Aquilar of LaSalle, Illinois, and Breann Chandler of Athens, Illinois; several grandchildren; and one sister, Barbara King, of California.

Jeff's family will meet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Pawnee United Methodist Church, with Rev. Bobby Davis officiating.

Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Jeff Willis. Online condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh.com.