After serving 27 years in the Air Force, he worked 11 years for Northrup Grumman as their Director of Operations at Scott AFB. Al was born in Denver, Colorado to deceased Flora and Albert Willis.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda, and three children. Kenneth Willis of Southport, Kimberly Kreis,her husband Andrew, and their two children, Greyson and Raleigh, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kelly Holliday, husband Dave, and their two children, Nate and Lexi, of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.
Al was a founding member of No-Port Southport, was active in the Southport Lions Club, as well as his Homeowners Association. Al loved football, politics, and good food.
He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Southport Lions Club.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.
