Willie Willis Washburn, Jr.

Willie Willis Washburn, Jr. was born on July 25, 1923 in Atlanta, GA and passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the age of 88 in Oklahoma City;, OK. Willie graduated from high school in the spring of 1942 in Silver Springs, MD. Shortly afterwards in 1944, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps and served as a supply technician in Guam and French Morocco. He was promoted several times and ended his military career as a Master Sergeant after serving 20 years in the Air Force. Willie retired and worked at Tinker Air Force Base until retiring again, but as a civilian. A very active man, you could always find Willie tinkering with something, whether it be his train collection or just fixing something around his house. Known by most as a hard worker, he was known to his family as a storyteller. Willie could always be found sitting in his chair retelling stories of days gone by. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Norene J. Washburn of Del City, son William Washburn III and wife Olivia of Harrah, OK., son Mark Washburn of Del City, granddaughter Sarah Washburn of Vail, CO., grandson Matthew Washburn of Del City, granddaughter Amy Washburn of Fayetteville, AR., sister Millicent Dwyer of New Jersey. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Sunny Lane Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements under Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, Del City. You may leave your condolences at www.eisenhourfuneral.com