John Willis, 95, dies

Thursday, September 25, 2008

John Willis was the city's oldest retired firefighter and was named grand marshal of the MHVFD's centennial celebration parade in June.

John "Johnny" A. Willis, 95, of Mountain Home, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at a local hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.

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He will be sorely missed!

-- Posted by senior lady on Thu, Sep 25, 2008, at 5:12 PM
A really great guy!! Not many years ago he used to show up at my elderly mother's home to shovel her snow, never expecting anything in return. Mountain Home has lost another 'one in a million'!

-- Posted by outtathere on Thu, Sep 25, 2008, at 9:39 PM
My respects to Johnny and his family, also to my fellow Masons and Shriners.

Johnny will be missed.

Bob W.

-- Posted by IdahotoIowa on Fri, Sep 26, 2008, at 8:02 PM
My husband and I went to Johnny's memorial service Saturday; it was beautiful. It was good to see the commons room at the JRHI packed with people. The speakers were really wonderful. Flag presentation and Last Call were moving moments.

There will never be another Johhny Willis.

-- Posted by senior lady on Wed, Oct 8, 2008, at 12:31 PM

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