Contributions to the tribute of David Enos Willis

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Rene Willis uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, January 27, 2022

This swing will be added to the community garden to commemorate David's memory. If you would like to make a donation to the memorial please send to the church making note of the destination. Thank you! Rene

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Chuck Tipton posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

David was absolutely wonderful. You would think because of his large stature that he would be tired all the time. If he was, no one knew it because he was always doing something to help someone else. I loved "Big Dave." His smile lit up the room. And he was one of those people who never knew a stranger. His love for others was so evident. But he centered it especially on those who had a need. Sometimes that need was physical; other times emotional. When I think of David, it reminds me of the song, "You've Got a Friend." That was David. A friend to all. We will miss you brother.

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Adriana Hutchings posted a condolence

Thursday, January 20, 2022

I still remember the first time I met David--I was running into a SAN meeting late (it was my first time there) and he was there to great me with a big smile. I felt at ease immediately. As I got to see him at all the SAN meetings and other gatherings, I always appreciated his smile, his kindness, and his ability to really connect with people. He will be missed and never forgotten.

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Dianne Short posted a condolence

Thursday, January 20, 2022

My memory ♥ I want to share is not traditional but shows what a kind,caring,compassionate man David was.I met David through my husband Steve.This particular day I called David terrified because the fire department had just taken Steve to the E.R. With sepsis and it was possible he wasn't going to make it.David came to take me to the hospital and saw Steve had soiled our bed and the carpet.David took me to the hospital and stayed with me and prayed with me and held me as I cried. He said once he was stable (I was tremoring so bad) he said let's take you home and I will come back until he gets a room.David could see I was beyond exausted.He took me home and had me lay on the couch and he went into our bedroom.I followed him in and said what are you doing? David was stripping all the soiled bedding and cleaning the mess on the floor.He asked if I had black garbage bags.He said I am going to take all this to the laundromat,get your boy settled and be back to make your bed.My eyes teared up.He knew I couldn't do it ,so he simply took care of it.That was David.A quiet calm presence that got what needed to be done , done,without any fanfare.It was as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.Between helping me personally by being there,praying with me,holding me as I sobbed,cleaning up the mess,going back to the hospital because he knew I couldn't do it ,but would want someone there for him to PERSONALLY tell me he was very ill but being taken care of.He went back to the laundromat,got my bedding and made my bed which I physically could not do He gave me a hug,said a prayer and said get some rest." Your boy is going to be ok" he said.He was with me about 12 hours and I am eternally grateful.He helped for many months after that ,but I will never forget that night.David,sweet kind David ,was there and it was ok.That is my memory I want to share.RIP dear David.

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