Robert
Virgil
Willis
Born in Hagarville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Lola Alice Alice (Hastings) Willis
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Robert Virgil Willis Jr, Marie Veottia Willis, Viola Maurine (Willis) Abbott, Virginia (Willis) Ramey, John Denton Willis, [private daughter (1930s - unknown)] and [private daughter (1930s - unknown)]
Died
at age 79
in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 15 Jan 2023
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Biography
Robert Virgil Willis was born on 5 Jul 1900 in Hagarville, Johnson County, Arkansas, United States.
Robert married Lola Alice Alice (Hastings) Willis (born on 16 Dec 1897 in Texas; daughter of John Chandler Hastings and Nannie Leitia (Gentry) Hastings). Their known children were:
- Robert Virgil Willis Jr (17 Dec 1924 – 3 Jan 2013)
- Marie Veottia Willis (11 Aug 1927 – 21 Jun 2020)
- Viola Maurine (Willis) Abbott (22 Sep 1929 – 20 May 2003)
- Virginia (Willis) Ramey (10 Nov 1931 – 9 Feb 2012)
- John Denton Willis (5 May 1933 – 27 Aug 2013)
- Velma Jean Willis (13 Sep 1935 – unknown)
- Joyce Verline Willis (27 May 1938 – unknown)
In 1910, Robert (9) was living in household of S D Willis (39) in Nash, Muskogee with his children, Vallie (18), and Robert Pratt (29); and S D Willis (39), Mattie Willis (37), Cornelius Willis (17), Sherman Willis (15), Virgil Willis (9), and Wyly Smith (18). [1]
Robert registered for the draft for World War I. [2], [3]
Robert (22) married Miss Lola Hastings in Colorado, Texas, United States on 24 Feb 1923.[4]
In 1930, Robert (29) was living in Precinct 8, Harris with his children, Robert V (28), Lola A (32), Robert V Willis, Jr, Jr (5), and Viola M (0); and Veottia A M Willis (2). [5]
Robert registered for the draft for World War II. [6]
In 1950, Robert (49) was living in Colorado, Texas with his children, Anna Meitzen (60), Robert (49), Lola (52), Virginia (18), John (16), Velma (14), Joyce (11), and Violet Mooney (45); and Martha Willis (77), Lucious Green (71), Opal Green (32), Will Wright (66), Edward R Mooney, Sr. (45), Edward Lane Mooney, Jr. (18), Paddy Sue Mooney (15), and Walter Meitzen, Sr (60). [7]
Robert died on 29 Feb 1980 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, aged 79. He was buried in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.[8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
Research Notes
The following people may need profiles:
- S D Willis
- Mattie Willis
- Cornelius Willis
- Sherman Willis
- Wyly Smith
- Veottia A M Willis
- Martha Willis
- Lucious Green
- Opal Green
- Will Wright
- Edward R Mooney, Sr.
- Edward Lane Mooney, Jr.
- Paddy Sue Mooney
- Walter Meitzen, Sr
- Miss Lola Hastings (Spouse)
Sources
- ↑ 1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973324; FHL microfilm: 1375276; Image number: 757; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03502-6
FamilySearch Record: MLQ3-P8X (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RK3-XK7
Virgil Willis (9) son in household of S D Willis (39) in Nash, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Arkansas.1910 United States Federal Census: Nash, Muskogee, Oklahoma Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place S D Willis M White 39 Married Head Arkansas Mattie Willis F White 37 Married Wife Arkansas Vallie Willis F White 18 Single Daughter Arkansas Cornelius Willis M White 17 Son Arkansas Sherman Willis M White 15 Son Arkansas Virgil Willis M White 9 Son Arkansas Wyly Smith M White 18 Brother-in-law Arkansas Robert Pratt M White 29 Widowed Boarder Arkansas - ↑ Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005152530; FHL microfilm: 1952490
FamilySearch Record: KZXM-6VZ (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTW-9N4C Image number 00271
Name: Virgil Robert Willis; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Colorado, Texas, United States; Birth Date: 5 Jul 1900; Birth Place: Eagle Lake Colorado, Texas, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White. - ↑ Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005152530; Record number: 0
FamilySearch Record: 7DW9-WSZM (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTW-9N4C Image number 00271
Name: Virgil Robert Willis; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Colorado, Texas, United States; Birth Date: 5 Jul 1900; Birth Place: Colorado, Texas, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White; Relationship To Vet: Mother. - ↑ Marriage:
"Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
citing Page: 429; Digital film/folder number: 004820737; FHL microfilm: 001955076; Image number: 247
FamilySearch Record: QV1H-FPYD (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9P32-9QB
Virgil Willis marriage to Miss Lola Hastings on 24 Feb 1923 in Colorado, Texas, United States. - ↑ 1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 58; Digital film/folder number: 004955209; FHL microfilm: 2342087; Image number: 333; Sheet number: 28; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03711-6
FamilySearch Record: H1VN-X2M (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZC-DZ1
Robert V Willis (28), married head of household in Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, United States. Born in Arkansas.1930 United States Federal Census: Precinct 8, Harris, Texas Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Robert V Willis M White 28 Married Head Arkansas Lola A Willis F White 32 Married Wife Texas Robert V Willis, Jr, Jr M White 5 Single Son Texas Veottia A M Willis F White 2 Single Daughter Texas Viola M Willis F White 0 Single Daughter Texas - ↑ Military:
"Texas, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 1940-1945; Affiliate Publication Number: 2169790; Digital film/folder number: 103227833; Image number: 1035
FamilySearch Record: QL36-G9RP (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSNX-TSZR-Y
Name: Robert Virgil Willis; Residence Place: Eagle Lake; Birth Date: 5 July 1900; Birth Place: Johnson, Arkansas; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 February 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Eagle Lake, Colorado, Texas, United States; Race: White; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Brown; Occupation Employer: Layne Texas Co; Eye Color: Brown; Weight: 215; Height: 5 11; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑ 1950 Census:
"United States Census, 1950"
citing Page: 14; Line: 2; Digital film/folder number: 108857953; Image number: 14
FamilySearch Record: 6XPW-YB4J (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QHW-3VP1
Robert Willis (49), married, Rough Neck, head of household in Colorado, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.1950 United States Federal Census: Colorado, Texas Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Anna Meitzen F 60 Married Wife Texas Robert Willis M 49 Married Head Rough Neck Texas Lola Willis F 52 Married Wife Texas Virginia Willis F 18 Never married Daughter Texas John Willis M 16 Never married Son Farm Labor Texas Velma Willis F 14 Never married Daughter Texas Joyce Willis F 11 Never married Daughter Texas Martha Willis F 77 Widowed Mother Texas Lucious Green M 71 Married Head Painting Texas Opal Green F 32 Married Wife Texas Will Wright M 66 Widowed Roomer Texas Edward R Mooney, Sr. M 45 Married Head Rice Dryer Oper Texas Violet Mooney F 45 Married Wife Texas Edward Lane Mooney, Jr. M 18 Never married Son Texas Paddy Sue Mooney F 15 Never married Daughter Texas Walter Meitzen, Sr M 60 Married Head Hired Manager Texas - ↑ Death:
"United States Social Security Death Index"
citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
FamilySearch Record: JLVC-6YX (accessed 6 May 2024)
Virgil Willis death Feb 1980 (born 5 Jul 1900) residing in Sugar Land, Fort Bend, Texas. - ↑ Death:
"Texas Death Index, 1964-1998"
citing Department of State Health Services, Austin
FamilySearch Record: JV6Q-JJQ (accessed 6 May 2024)
Robert Virgil Willis death 29 Feb 1980 in Harris, Texas, United States. - ↑ Death:
"Texas Death Index, 1903-2000"
citing certificate number , Harris, Texas, Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Austin
FamilySearch Record: VZJJ-1JB (accessed 6 May 2024)
Robert Willis death 29 Feb 1980 in Harris, Texas. - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158862878/robert_virgil-willis: accessed), memorial page for Robert Virgil Willis Sr. (5 Jul 1900–29 Feb 1980), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158862878, citing Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; Maintained by ErgoSum (contributor 48057957).
- ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158862878/robert_virgil-willis: accessed), memorial page for Robert Virgil Willis Sr. (5 Jul 1900–29 Feb 1980), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158862878, citing Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; Maintained by ErgoSum (contributor 48057957).
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