David Whitten Willis, age 87, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Visitation will be on Friday, November 13^th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Williams Funeral Home of Florence. The service will follow at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Chase Gallimore officiating. Burial will at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens with full military honors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert W. and Rubye Cope; sister, Margaret Willis Epperson.

Survivors are his living wife of 64 years, Gladys Hulgan Willis; daughters, Susanna Kriegh (Elliot) and Diana Barton (Tony); grandchildren, Colin Henry and Sydney Barton Cortez; great-granddaughter, Fallon Cortez; life-long friends, Milton and Barbara Hollis, Jim Putnam and Paula Putnam.

David was a member of Chisholm Hills Church of Christ and Elder for 26 years. He retired with Reynolds Metals and was a 4-year Marine Veteran.

In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chisholm Hills Church of Christ. Special thanks to Keshia, Violet, Brandy, Hunter, and others from preferred Hospice and sitting sisters for their love and care.