Morris Daniel Willis : Obituary

Mr. Morris Daniel Willis, age 62, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away October 13, 2012. Mr. Willis began his singing career at the early age of 3 when he stood on a piano stool and his sister Helen Hydman played for him. His gospel singing career included singing with the Masters Quartet, Lancers, Singing Americans, Diplomats, J.D. Summer & The Stamps, and the Sounds of Praise.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Willis; daughters and son-in-laws, Danelle and Tim McClure of Wartrace, TN, Leslie and Jermekia McCoy of Villa Rica, GA, and Crystal W. and Darryl Carter of Conyers, GA; grandchildren, Hayden Sophia, Dillon, Zachariah and Isabella McClure, Trey and Tyrin Wheeler, Ta’Sean and Tylah McCoy, Demetris Flemster, Jr., Sydney Carter, Darryl Carter, Jr., Maya Carter, Aryana and Kayla Carter; his mother, Pearl Sisson Willis of Blairsville, GA; brother, Rev. Harold and Belle Willis of Blue Ridge, GA; sister, Helen and Jim Hyndman of Dahlonega, GA; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday October 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Chastain and Rev. Harold Willis officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Bobby Chastain, Sydney Carter and Maxine Redd. Graveside service will be conducted by Dr. Roger Beck. Interment will follow in the Youngs Chapel Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: James Willis, Jonathan Willis, Mark Willis, Demetris Flemister, Trey Wheeler and D.J. Carter.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to help defray final expenses. Condolences may be sent to the family at akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements.