Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

Obituary For Fred Cornelius " Slo Poke" Willis, Sr.

Graveside service for Fred Willis, 48, of Camp Hill, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 835 Valley Drive, Dadeville, AL 36853, Reverend Michael Heard will officiate.

Mr. Willis, who passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home in Camp Hill, Alabama, was born September 14, 1972 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mr. Willis will be Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Survivors include: wife, Temasa “Kalo” Willis of Camp Hill, AL; two children, Fred Cornelius Willis, Jr. and Jamerian Oneil Willis both of Camp Hill, AL; parents, Fred and Annie Doris Willis, Jr. of Camp Hill, AL; one sister, Kristia Willis of Camp Hill, AL; grandmother, Odell Heard of Camp Hill, AL; father and mother-in-law, Larry and Mary Peavy of Camp Hill, AL; grandmother-in-law, Vera Peavy of Camp Hill, AL; three sisters-in-law, Stephanie (Kelvin) Fallen of Montgomery, AL, Beyunka Peavy of Opelika, AL and Deunta (Tyrone) Torbert of Auburn, AL; two devoted cousins, Latekia Heard of Birmingham, AL and Deirdre Knight of Camp Hill, AL; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

Guest Book

Fred you are singing with the angels. Your smile and hugs will be missed. Sincerely, Debbie Johnson

- na

I love you'll and we will miss Cornelius. I know your hearts are heavy do know God will be there to comfort you and the children. Love Aunt Shirley

- na

Prayers for the family. He always was good hearted person in school and May god continue to watch over his family.. Jeanette Hart ( C/O 1990 )

- na

Another soul gone to soon. Continuous prayers are with the families.. Rest In Peace. Willie Arthur and Julia Kate Taylor..

- na

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Cornelius. We don't have any words to say that you have not already heard, but we wanted you all to know that we love you all and our prayers are with you. Mary Nell Ravenell,and Cynthia,Derrick, and Johnnie B. Trimble, and JoAnn Wright.

- na

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family,we are so honored to have know such a kind and humble young man who never complained. His smile and his songs of praise for our Lord, will be missed by all.. RIP,Fred III ... Ms G and Mattie Greathouse

- na

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Willis, Heard and Peavy family. May God grant you Love, Strength and Peace at this time Lesia Woody & Family

- na

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Willis, Heard and Peavy family

- na

MY thoughts and prayers are with the Wiilis, Peavy and Heard family. Fred will truly be missed, but when i say a true child of God he was and he carried that everywhere so humble. Rest on my brother

- na

My deepest sympathy goes out to my second cousin family. The last time I saw Fred was in July when he visited my house to get some plums and he said to me, "look at me, my hair has grown back." I was happy for my second cousin. We smile together. He will be missed and I am praying for the family, my family. Mrs. Minnie Bell Finley

- na

My deepest sympathy goes out to my second cousin family. The last time I saw Fred was in July when he visited my house to get some plums and he said to me, "look at me, my hair has grown back." I was happy for my second cousin. We smile together. He will be missed and I am praying for the family, my family. Mrs. Minnie Bell Finley

- na

CORNELIUS, WAS A VERY NICE, SWEET AND MANNERABLE YOUG MAN. HE ALWAYS HAD A HUG FOR ME WHEN I SAW HIM AND HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY hi CUZ. I COULD KEEP UP WITH HIS AGE BECAUSE MY SON WAS BORN ONE DAY AND HE WAS BORN THE NEXT DAY.REST IN PEACE DEAR COUSIN. BETTY & WILLIE G TAYLOR

- na

To The Families: The Heards' Family, Willis' Family and Peavy's Familiy Dear Family: Words cannot express my deepest condolences to my family during this time of sadness. As a family, we thank God for allow such a wonderful cousin to grace our live for 48 years. Even though, our hearts are heavy, but we honor him by giving God the glory and honor for Cornelius life and legacy. Cornelius, you will never be forgotten. Until we meet again "Rest in Peace" my dear cousin. Sorrowfully, submitted Cousin Rufus Jennings, Wilmington, Delaware

- na

Cornelius, you and your family are forever in our thoughts and prayers. We've known you since you were a baby. May you rest in peace, young cousin. Respectfully, The Hill family.

- na

My deepest sympathy to his family! He was a good person and devoted family man. He will be missed. Robie Frazier

- na

Fred was a very nice person we use to work together and go bowling.fred really loved his family I know he is going to be missed.Im praying for you family.your Truly, Faye Moore

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL