The Virginian-Pilot
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              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, October 17, 1996            TAG: 9610170299
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
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GEORGE A. WILLIS

George A. Willis, 60, of Woodland Dr. died Oct. 15, 1996, in his home.

A native of Gloucester City, N.J., Mr. Willis was a Catholic and retired from the U.S. Navy. He was dairy manager for Pak-a-Sak.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Willis; two daughters, Pamela Wall of Virginia Beach and Karen White of Newport News; a son, George Willis of Norfolk; five grandchildren; and a brother, Joseph V. Willis of Sacramento, Calif.

A graveside service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by Fr. Edward Richardson. Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. A visitation will be held in the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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