Paul Willis Program

Paul Anthony Willis was born June 18, 1970 in Dallas, TX to the parentage of the late Dorothy Jean Blakely Willis and Theodore Willis Jr. Paul accepted Christ at an early age. Paul has fellowshipped with Hope of Glory Community Church for over 20 years. Paul graduated from The “Great” James Maddison High School, class of 1988. Paul furthered his education at Texas College in Tyler, TX where he was known as “Boss Man” and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1995. Paul was employed at W.W. Samuel High School in Dallas, TX as a Redirect Teacher’s Assistant, he also acted as Coach for multiple sports. He was adored by the students , staff and faculty. Paul was also an official for the Dallas Football Officials Association (DFOA) for 20+ years. Paul was also a Mason. Paul went peacefully to be with our Lord on Saturday afternoon, December 4, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Jean Blakely Willis, grandmother Doris C. Blakely and granddaughter K’Miah M. Tipps. Paul leaves to cherish his memories, his father Theodore Willis Jr.; three sons, Kemon M. Tipps, Paul Anthony Willis Jr. and Tre’ Baker; two daughters, Sha’Liyah Johnson, and Kylie Addyson Willis; one brother Cedrick Willis (Keisha); one sister Shelicia Morris; grandfather Leonard D. Blakely Sr.; one grandchild, Phoenix Brice; a special friend, Dana M. McDaniel. Paul leaves behind nieces, a nephew, aunts, uncles, and host of relatives and friends that loved him dearly.