He was born to Willis and Anthonetta (Banks) Jordan on March 19, 1948 in Peoria IL. and had one brother, Martin. They all preceded him in death.
He married Linda (Byrum) Jordan and they had three beautiful children together. Willis graduated from Spalding High School in 1966. After high school , Willis attended Spoon River College. While enrolled there, he was drafted into the United States Army. During the Caterpillar layoff starting in 1982, Willis joined the United States Air Force and returned to work at CAT in 1986. He received an honorably discharged after his proud years of service. Later in life, he received two associate degrees and a Bachelor degree from University of Illinois in Springfield.
Willis was known in Peoria for coaching basketball at Mark W. Bills Grade School for over 20 years. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball in leagues around town for over 40 years and even participated in the senior league up into his 60’s. Willis also played on a basketball league for CAT after proudly working as the Engineer Analyst retiring in 2009. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. When he wasn’t busy, he collected and painted soldier figurines and collected vinyl music. He loved sports and jazz.
Willis loved his family and cherished being a grandfather. He is survived by Linda Jordan; his three beautiful, devoted and loving children-Kemal(Larissa) Jordan, Marcel(Samantha)Jordan, and Kayla Jordan; four grandchildren; Kai Lynn Jordan - 8, Kaiden Jordan 7, Mya Jordan - 5 and Kingston Jordan- 1; and a host of cousins. A special thanks to Cynthia Porter for the love and support over the years. Willis will be greatly missed.
Cremation rites have been entrusted with Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton in Peoria.
A Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, November 9, at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton.
A Funeral Service will be held 10:00am on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Peoria.
Donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association. For more information please visit www.Woolsey-Wilton.com
