Joe Murrel Willis Jr., age 80, of Opossum Run Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Kentucky River Medical Center following a long illness. He was born August 22, 1942, in Estill County and was the son of the late Joe Murrel and Virginia Hardy Willis. He was a farmer and a member of the Madison Coon Club. He had lived in Estill County all his life. He is survived by:
His wife: Lorena Riddell Willis
1 son: Timothy Joe Willis - Estill Co.
2 sisters: Lilla Neal - Ohio
Linda Weddington - Fayette Co.
1 brother: Bobby Willis - Estill Co.
3 grandchildren: Randall Joe Willis
Dylan Cecil Willis
Mason Cruze Willis
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Donald Willis.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 21, 11 AM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM at the Funeral Home.