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RIP, — simon hughes (@theanalyst) December 4, 2019, England great Bob Willis 1949-201990 Tests325 wicketsAshes heroMay he rest in peace. During his life he lived mostly in the Garland, Seagoville, and Lucas areas. He played league softball well into his 50’s and was an unbeatable opponent in HORSE.
He and Gail were avid cruisers, exploring new places, playing the slots and tables.
Didn’t leave you guessing about what he thought and an amazing character and Cricketer. Looking for an obituary for a different person with this name? He made The Debate a cult show. Injury again saw him drop out of the 1980-81 tour of the West Indies. The 57 year tradition is a featured fall favorite of many locals and folks around Texas near and far. ‘There is a huge contrast to Bob because a lot of people, especially in recent years, have seen him doing Sky’s The Debate, those sort of programmes where his opinions have been put across in great style. Mt. Just received the saddest of sad news. A major loss to our world. Preceded in death by his parents, Brad and Isabelle Willis, and brothers Tom Willis, John Willis and Arthur Willis, by grandson Dustin B. Willis, by niece Carol Willis Pierce and sisters-in-law Ima Willis, Shirley Willis and Conchita Willis, by first wife Trina, second wife Margaret. Had the pleasure of working with him for @SkyCricket and off air I just loved listening to his great stories on how they played the game back in the day. RIP Bob pic.twitter.com/eCtyxyKBQu, — Benedict Bermange (@Benedict_B) December 4, 2019, What incredibly sad news about Bob Willis.
What a great time they had.
He’s a Bob Dylan fan, the fact he changed his name by deed poll to Robert George Dylan Willis gives you a clue there.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. In homage to his great musical hero, he would later add Dylan as a third forename. Remembering Loved Ones During the Holiday Season, To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Willis Jr., please visit, Order Flowers for Robert Willis Jr.'s Visitation, Order Flowers for Robert Willis Jr.'s Prayer Service. In the 1977 Jubilee Test at Lord’s he floored the Australians with 7-78: at Trent Bridge he took 5-88; and at the Oval, 5-102, to end the series with 27 wickets. All Rights Reserved. He served in the U.S. Army (during the Korean conflict) and the U.S. Maritime Service (USMS) in the Merchant Marines where he was trained to be a baker. Know that I am thinking of the many good times I have been privileged to share. Bob had a great love of the outdoors, vacations spent up north, scenic drives and playing cards with family and friends, but above all, Bob was happiest when spending time with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren. Get Legacy's free funeral guide and know your advance options. Two years later, when the surprise call came to replace an injured Alan Ward on England’s 1970-71 tour of Australia, he was spending the winter as a petrol-pump attendant. https://t.co/lbwBDnpouw, — Jack Brooks (@BrooksyFerret) December 4, 2019, I can’t believe the news about Bob Willis. Photograph: Richard Saker/The Observer Willis made his debut for Surrey in 1969, but was still nowhere near a … https://www.draeger-langendorf.com/obituaries/robert-bob-willis Funeral service and cremation to take place on Wednesday, June 1 at 9:30a.m. He worked for Rockwell International for over 30 years as an expeditor, and retired in his 60s. SKY SPORTS presenter Vicky Gomersall was reduced to tears live on air after the tragic news of Bob Willis' death aged 70 broke.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium.
Seven Grandchildren and their families include: John Willis (and son Joseph Willis), Amanda Sue Willis, Dalton R. Willis, Audrey Willis Lucia and husband Rhys (and their daughter Riley), PFC Robert S. “Bobby” Willis, Dara Willis (her children Kyleigh, Kynlee and Remi), Danielle Willis (her children Ryker, Rayven, Jace), and Levi, Leila Grace, Dustin Willis. Hugely sad news about Bob Willis this afternoon. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium.
A fearsome strike bowler, he intimidated even the world’s finest batsmen. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 1479, citing Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave . Used to lunch with him occasionally to talk cricket, Wagner and Bob Dylan, his three great passions. ‘He was supposed to be with us for the South Africa tour but unfortunately he didn’t make it. However, it is his incomparable artistry as a bowler that ensures his place among the game’s elite. The Fleury Family, Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home — mike selvey (@selvecricket) December 4, 2019, sad news. — Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 4, 2019, RIP Bob Willis never imagined when I was growing up watching him destroy the Aussies in 1981 that many years later he’d teach me how to play bridge in a Spanish golf clubhouse after torrential rain had cancelled our round! That year in India, so often a fast bowler’s graveyard, he took a creditable 20 wickets, including 5-27 at Kolkata and 6-53 at Bangalore. Forced to return home injured, he played little in 1975 but returned to the England team a year later for the last two Tests against the all-conquering West Indians. Sir Ian Botham has spoken of his shock and sadness at the death of “big brother” Bob Willis. I remember all the softball games your dad, my dad, Dave Kramer and Dick played. Mr. Willis is also survived by ex-wife Ledo Lea and Betty Holt.
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