Albert (Al) Burns Willis, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2020 at the age of 70, with his loving wife Debbie by his side.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Burns Willis, Sr.; mother, Marie; sisters, Carol and Jane Ann, and brothers, Bill and Robert Willis.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years Debbie Willis; sons, Justin and Jared Willis; daughters Michele Becker and Christine Lindsay; step-children Jay and Dean Johnson, Michelle Barnhart, Amanda Sours, Jacqueline Parsons, and Zack Crowley; and twelve grandchildren.
Always a talented musician and songwriter. He was a lead guitarist and vocalist for Nashville Recording Artist Buddy Kay and the Blue Notes. He played bass for Thorns and Roses, WV Mountain Music. Warner Brothers requested a demo and considered them for a recording contract. Al also played in a Windstar Environmental fundraiser with John Denver. He was recognized by the Martinsburg Journal for “Wake Up, West Virginia”, a song he wrote for WV Day in 1989.
Al also had a love for the law. He graduated top of his class in May 2013 from Blue Ridge Technical College with his Paralegal Degree. He graduated at the top of his class, Phi Beta Kappa. He was awarded the All-State WV Academic Team award from the Governor of WV.
Al was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. In the wise words of Albert Willis, No Matter Where You Go, There You Are.
Services and interment are private.
Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.