Dr. John Brunson Willis

Death date: Mar 20, 2018

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Dr. John Brunson Willis, 85, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his home. He was born November 26, 1932 in Lancaster, a son of the late John I. Willis and Minnie Taylor Willis. Dr. Willis was a member of the First A. R. P. Church and was a charter member of the Lancaster Breakfast Rotary Club. Dr. Willis was a US Navy Korean War Veteran. He graduated from the USC School of Pharmacy (Merck Award) and the Medical University of South Carolina/Family Practice. He practiced medicine in Lancaster for 40 years. An avid golfer, Dr. Willis served as president of the Waynesville, NC Country Club in his retirement and also had a hole in one at Lancaster Golf Club.A service to celebrate the life of Dr. Willis will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at 1:00 pm at First A. R. P. Church with the Rev. Dr. Kyle Sims officiating.Dr. Willis is survived by his wife, Patricia Williams Willis; a son, Steve Willis and his wife Lisa of Lancaster; two daughters, Cathy Keown and her husband Jim and Alice Willis, all of Lancaster; a sister, Mary Frances Helms of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Stephen Willis and his wife Christine, Ashley Willis, Julia Miles, and John Keown and his wife Meagan; and two great grandchildren, Anna Willis and Hollie Willis. In addition to his parents, Dr. Willis was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Willis; and a sister, Caroline Moorefield.The family will receive friends following the service in the First A. R. P. Church fellowship hall.Memorial contributions may be made to First A. R. P. Church, PO Box 864, Lancaster, SC 29721.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Dr. Willis.

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Jerri B.

After 2 years, I found out Dr. Willis had died. He was my doctor from the time he started practicing at the old Springs Hospital 1968 or 1969 until he retired. He delivered our daughter April 2, 1972. I fell in love/like with him due to my
giving birth. I was young, scared and everything else giving birth for the first time. A nurse told me that it did not hurt. Dr. Willis patted me on knee and said, "Jerri, we know it hurts." Automatic love.I

I know it has been a long time since his death but I feel better just writing it down. RIP you wonderful man.

Alice Willis

Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy hearing from those that loved Daddy. A safe delivery of a healthy baby and mother was his joy in life! Alice Willis

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Jeff Brooker

Mrs. Willis and all John's Family:

I was sorry to learn from MUSC today that John died in March this year but thought it was good he was at home.
Much of this thought is attributed to Susan Anthony: "Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings; not the goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced— stray thoughts that wander in, maybe alter perspective over time but simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these."
I feel John understood this and hope that the good times you shared will help mitigate the sorrow you feel this close to his passing.

Jeff Brooker, MD, MUSC Class of 1966

Alice Willis

Dear Dr. Brooker,
My mother very much appreciated your kind words. She said that Daddy very much enjoyed your friendship at MUSC and your friendship over the years. Sincerely, Alice Willis

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Mary Wade

in honor of John.
A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.
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Sandy Nelson

DEAR PAT AND FAMILY

KNOW MY HEART IS WITH YOU

SANDY NELSON

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Rick Renner

Pat and family members, sorry to hear about John, I have many fond memories growing up at Williams Drug Store, prayers to you and all.
Rick Renner
Columbia, SC

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Angie Hargett

in honor of John.
A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.
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Marie Killian

in honor of John.
A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.
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Mamie Jackson

I received word that Dr.Willis had passed away in the paper but I received Friday paper too late! I want you all to know that you have my deepest sympathy and he will truly be missed!

Mamie Jackson

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Marie Killian

in honor of John.
A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.
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W. Mcdow

Pat: We were so distressed to read about Johnny's death in the paper this afternoon. We had not heard about it before. Please know that we are thinking of you and lifting up our prayers before the throne of God for him to grant you his peace. Sue and Mac.