James "Jim" Willis

Spartanburg, SC - - James Patrick Willis, 89, of 540 Thompson Chapel Road, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Blue Ridge in Brookview House.
Born in Cowpens, he was the husband of the late Rachel Rebecca Evans Willis and son of the late Grady Willis and Virginia Threadgill Willis.  He was a graduate of Cowpens High School, retired from Grant's Textiles, Inc., and was a member of Thompson Chapel Baptist Church. He was a S.C. National Guard member, a Mason with the Clifton Sunrise Lodge 215, loved his family, and rabbit hunting.
He is survived by a son, James P. Willis, II (Kerrie) of Spartanburg; a daughter, Robin Willis Brown (Kenny) of Chesnee; a granddaughter, Rebecca Kendall Brown (fiancé Rick Stabler); several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Phelps Willis and a brother, Harold Willis.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Reverend Bradley Barker officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside.
The family will be at the residence, 540 Thomspon Chapel Road, Spartanburg.
An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC