Willis, Julian Rex 
  	
GILMER -- Graveside services for Julian Rex Willis, 86, of 
Big Sandy, formerly of Fillmore, Calif., will be 2 p.m. today, 
December 27, 2006, at Paron Cemetery in the Shady Grove 
community with Elder Vernis Stanaland of Primitive Baptist 
Church of Tyler officiating. Arrangements are by Croley Funeral 
Home of Gilmer. Mr. Willis died December 21, 2006. Born April 
30, 1920, in Pritchett, he served in the U.S. Army during World 
War II, was awarded five medals and a Bronze Battle Star, and 
was a member of Lone Pilgrim Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors 
include his son, Ronald Willis; daughter, Sandra Jean Paschall; 
and sister, Janey Baird.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 12/27/2006.