Willis M. McCorkill
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Funeral service for Willis M. McCorkill, 90, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Pioneer Ridge Health Center.
He was born on February 1, 1927 in Topeka the son of Walter M. and Helen (Crites) McCorkill.
Willis serviced his country in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, 40&8, Lawrence Masonic Lodge #6, and Scottish Rite.
A fixture on “The Hill” for many years, Willis delivered mail on the KU campus, then served as a bus driver for KU on Wheels after retiring from the U.S. Postal Service.
He married Marian Lea Hines June 2, 1957 in Lawrence. She preceded him in death December 10, 1998.
Survivors include, his daughters, Linda McCorkill and Laura McCorkill, both of Lawrence; and brother, Walter Louis McCorkill, Rock Hill, SC. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald M. McCorkill.
The family will greet friends at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3rd one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church or American Legion Dorsey-Liberty Post #14 and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Gonna miss you Uncle Sonny!
Gonna miss you Uncle Sonny!
He couldn’t have asked for any better daughters in the world. May God cover your family with His peace and grace!
So Sorry for your loss!! Losing our parents are very hard and w just have no idea how hard it is till you have to go through the loss. Praying Gods strength for both of you two.
So Sorry for your loss!! Losing our parents are very hard and w just have no idea how hard it is till you have to go through the loss. Praying Gods strength for both of you two.
So sorry for your loss. I know he is at peace and having a great time watching over us. God bless.
So sorry for your loss. I know he is at peace and having a great time watching over us. God bless.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Going to miss seeing him in his Jayhawk hat, RCJH Willis. May he RIP.
Thinking of you both and missing Uncle Sonny. What a great guy. The world really lost someone special. Hard to be losing the parents generation. hugs to you both. PB&J, & Miel
Linda and Laura, I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. He had a great sense of humor. I was sorry when Dad (Kelley) was moved from his table.
Thanks again for helping Dad when they say together.
Cleon Curtiss
Sorry to hear of your loss. My father, Walter Bryant, also worked for many years at the Post Office with “Fuzz”, as my dad liked to refer to him. I know that he also transported my dad to and from KU Med Center about 10 years ago for medical testing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.