WILLIAM THOMAS "TOMMY" WILLIS, age 70, of Decherd, Tenn. departed this life on Friday, September 28, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Willis was born in Sewanee, Tenn., to the late Benjamin Matthew Willis and Ann Laura Hoosier Willis on October 22, 1947.  Mr. Willis was of the Church of Christ faith.  He was employed as a machinist at the former Shaw Industries in Cowan until becoming disabled.  He enjoyed deer hunting and coon hunting. Mr. Willis was also a fan of Nascar.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was very proud of his family and especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Willis of Decherd, daughters; Lisa Stephens and husband Larry of Winchester, Julie Edwards and husband, Calvin of Cowan, step-daughters; Lee Messerli and husband, Jim of Decherd, Teri Sharp and husband, Bobby of Shelbyville, step-son, Paul Edmonds of Winchester.  11-grandchildren; Ashley Edwards, Amber Steele and husband, Brandon, Bethany Bucher and husband, Jesse, Mathew Stephens, Kacy Stephens, Lauren Barnes, Colin Messerli, Jackson Templeton, Christian Sharp, Treyden Sharp, Jonathon Edmonds and 1-great-grandson "on the way."  Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, best family friends, Don and Gail Holloway, and special pets, Genghis and Jasmine.

Services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 30, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Johnny Stevens, officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 P.M. Sunday prior to the Service at 3:00.

Online live viewing of the service is available by contacting Grant Funeral Services.