Lenford " Len" Neil Willis
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Lenford Neil Willis, died peacefully in his home in Vonore, TN, May 8, 2022. He was born in 1947 in Thomasville, GA to Eva Mae & Buster Willis. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his son, Greg & Lauren Willis, with grandchildren, Ben & Charlie who reside in Austin, TX; his son, Tim & Adrienne Willis of Richland, WA; and sister Hilda Crook of Thomasville, GA. Len served in the Army from 1969-1972 and was deployed to Vietnam. After graduating with a master's degree in Finance, Georgia State University, Len was employed by the IRS in Atlanta, GA 30 years. Len and his family resided in Fayette County during this time. As a parent of two sons, he held leadership roles in the Fayetteville Football Youth Association, as well as high school booster clubs. For years he was the voice of the Tiger football and Patriot football games. After retiring in a supervisory position from the IRS, he and Trish moved to the Tellico Village Kahite Community. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Len Willis Memorial Fund with CASA of Monroe County TN or Tellico Community Players in Loudon TN. Go to: www.biereleyhale.com for arrangements.