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MONROE E. WILLS |
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(courtesy of Charles T. Zeigler) |
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WILLS, Monroe E. Wills, 90 died December, 30,2008 after
an extended illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jeanette,
son Jerry and his wife Kathleen Wills; three wonderful grandchildren:
Samuel Monroe Wills Los Angles, California. Whitney Elizabeth Wills
and Partner Mobile, Alabama. Jerry E Wills Jr and his wife Suzanne Montgomery,
Alabama; three step-grandchildren, Skylar Baker, Tyler Moody, Tayler
Moody and dear family friend Grant "James Lewis" Sullivan. Also, brothers
Joe Fred and Paul, and sisters Helen, Grace, and Ernestine. Monroe served
honorably in World War II where he was awarded the purple heart with
the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The 509th was the first Parachute
Infantry Regiment to face combat in the history of the U.S. Army. after
the war,Monroe was one of only 50 survivors out of 700 original members
of that historic 509 unit. GERONIMO! Monroe will be missed by his family
and many friends Grave side services will be held in Hartford AL at
2.00 p.m. on January 1st 2009. |
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