Willis Ray McGuire, 86, of Lake Jackson, Texas, formerly of Whitesboro, Texas, was called to his eternal home on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Willis Was born on August 14, 1933 in Davis, Oklahoma to Emery Willis and Grace Helen (Francies) McGuire. He married Delores Vines on March 11, 1953 in Eric, Oklahoma and they were married for 62 years prior to her passing in 2015. Willis worked for Phillips 66 for 38 years. He loved his family and loved spending time with them.
He is survived by his daughter, Vanessa McGuire of Lake Jackson; daughter, Patricia Kathleen Williams and husband, Paul of Longview; son, Aaron Ray McGuire and wife, Katrinia of Seabrook; grandchildren, Jeremy Williams, Jake Williams, Adam Barnes, Cole McGuire, Sam McGuire, Misty Devine and Justin Boyer, 15 great-grandchildren, cousin, O.G. McGuire and Nephew, Michael Parnell.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores McGuire, parents, Emery and Grace McGuire and sister, Kay.
Funeral services honoring Willis will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro. There will be a time of visitation held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful Grandfather to my three boys. Sending my prayers and love.
Love you Pops your daughter Patricia and son and law Paul
Love and will miss you Dad.
Gonna miss our visits
I enjoyed nearly 19 years with you, as wife to your son, Aaron. The time so short, the memories so vast, the love so strong! Thank you for welcoming me, and my two children Misty & Justin, into the McGuire clan with loving, gracious and wide open arms! I love you so much Dad and will miss you greatly! Hug Mom for me and I’ll see someday…….at Home!
So sorry for your loss.
Deepest condolences.