Funeral services for James “Jim” Willis, 75, of Rupert will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Jim passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in agriculture from Rutgers University and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia.  He was Taylor County Extension Agent for 27 years and owned and operated Taylor County Farm Supply for 20-plus years.    He was a faithful member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and had taught the men’s Sunday school class.  Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend to all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard James Willis and Julia Reinhart Willis.

He is survived by his wife, Laverne Willis of Rupert; his children, Glenna Lashley (Michael) of Ooltewah, TN, Becky Rivera (Paul) of Valley Head, AL, Clayton Willis of Butler and Matt Dixon (Nicole) of Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Virginia Brady (Gene) of Greensboro, SC; grandchildren, Brooke, Samuel, Mary, James, Isabella, Natalie, Hunter, and Alyssa; two great-grandchildren, Leon and Isaiah.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 4 to 6 pm at the funeral home.

You may sign the online guest register at www.mcleightonfuneralservice.com

McLeighton Funeral Service of Butler is in charge of arrangements.