Mr. Willey died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.
He was a member of the Water Valley Baptist Church and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the military police. He was retired and had worked for the City of Clinton and was also a farmer. He was a member of the Roberts Lodge # 172 for over 50 years and had lived in this area all of his life.
He is survived by a daughter and son in law Emily & Albert
Zimmerman of Murray, KY, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many family friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Helen C. (Morris) Willey,
his parents Porter and Thelma (Bradley) Willey and a grandson.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, May 20,2009 at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wingo, KY. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 am Wednesday until time to leave for the cemetery for services.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 502 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.