Willis Dale Bartlett, 75, passed away October 21, 2018 at home in Arlington Texas. A celebration of his life will be held at Barry Christian Church, 1500 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64155 on October 26, 2018. Willis was born January 18, 1943 in rural Osawatomie Kansas to Jesse and Hattie Bartlett.
He was united in marriage to Nancy Ellsworth on February 12, 1961. He is survived by his wife Nancy and children Larry Bartlett (wife Wanda), Cindy Bartlett, and Diane Brinker (husband Vance); 5 granddaughters, Tiffany Traylor, Megan Brinker, Kristen Hagenbuch, Laura Brinker and Melinda Brinker and 1 great-grandson Luke Traylor.
He was the 6th child of Hattie and Jesse Bartlett. Surviving siblings include Flossie Hines, Raye Butler, and Rozella Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Leonard and Wesley Bartlett.
Mr. Bartlett was employed with the United Auto Workers at the local level and was also on the International Staff as a Service Representative. At the time of his retirement he was serving as a Commissioner with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Before his move to Arlington Texas he was very active in the Barry Christian Church. He served as both a deacon and elder and served as the Chairman of the Board. He also attended the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary School while residing in Kansas City, Missouri.
Willis enjoyed carpentry and always had a project in progress. He enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. He enjoyed spending time with his family, boating and camping at Lake Ouachita in Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial fund donations be made the Barry Christian Church in Kansas City, MO.
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