Jeff Willis

Jeff "Jefferson" Willis, age 55, of Abbott, passed away early Thursday morning, December 3, 2020 at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Craig Cunningham officiating. The family will receive visitors Saturday from 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home. LIVE STREAM of the service will be provided. Limited capacity, facial masks, and social distancing are required at all services. Jeff was born May 4, 1965 in Waco, the son of Jack and Betty (Schulz) Willis. He attended Midway High School and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Tarleton State University in 1999. On January 5, 2013 he was united in marriage to Becky Pavelka Butcher in Abbott. Jeff was a member of the Abbott Methodist Church. Jeff enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, hunting, watching sunsets, and music. He was a huge Willie Nelson fan and enjoyed attending live music events. Jeff was known for his sense of humor and would do anything for a laugh. Jeff loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his beloved wife, Becky Willis of Abbott; his parents, Jack and Betty Willis of Woodway; his children, Claire Oldengarm and husband James of Granbury; Jeff Butcher and wife Paige of Hillsboro, Josh Butcher of Denton, Brittany Knowles and husband Joe of Stephenville, and Brittany Rhoudes of Hillsboro; a sister, Jeanette Cunningham and husband Steve of Woodway; a brother, Ken Willis of Abbott; grandchildren, Brianna, Alyssa, Savanna, Hunter, and Leena; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Texas Music Project (www.texasmusicproject.org), or the charity of your choice.