Edward C. Willis

1923–2018 (age 95)

army officer

Biography

Edward C. Willis spent his life in service as an Army officer, answering his nation’s call with steady leadership from the aftermath of World War II through the complexities of the late twentieth century.

Colleagues recall his courteous guidance and the warmth he brought to every ceremony at Fort Richardson, while his family cherishes memories of a thoughtful husband and father whose integrity left a lasting impression on all around him.

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