David Willis

David Willis, 64, went to sleep in his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 4, 2008, at Taylor House. The funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Ankeny Seventh Day Adventist Church, 500 SW Maple St. in Ankeny. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines.
David was born January 20, 1944, to Temple and Linford Willis in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a line inspector for most of his career, but retired in 2006 from Oakmoor Racquetball Club. On November 27, 1964, David married his love Marva Spears. To this union, two daughters were born, DaMar and Ándrea. He was a member of the Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church where he was the Head Elder, Deacon, Minister of Music, Sabbath School Superintendent, and Sabbath School Teacher. At the Ankeny Seventh Day Adventist Church, he was the Vacation Bible School Director and the Sabbath School Teacher. He was also the Youth Job Coordinator for New Horizons.
Above all else, David had a great love for God, learning scripture and praying. He also loved yard work, was an inspiring teacher, and was a great writer and storyteller. He loved singing, history, spending time with family and friends, listening to old radio programs and watching old movies. He was a big science fiction fan.
David leaves to mourn his passing: his loving wife of 43 years, Marva; his daughters, DaMar (Anthony) Janssen of Lee Summit, MO, and Ándrea (Terence) Haynes of Des Moines; his sister, Lois Vincent of Des Moines; brother Michael Willis of Des Moines, brother Joseph (Betty) Willis of Minneapolis, MN, sister Ruth Black of Des Moines, sister Garole Barnes; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Linford Alphonso Willis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of David.

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