Aria Willis

2/12/2018

DATE OF SUNRISE: 7-23-1949
DATE OF SUNSET: 2-12-2018

Visitation
Friday, February 16, 2018
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Saturday, February 17, 2018
2:00 p.m.
Macedonia Baptist Church
8816 Dooley Ferry Road
Trigg Community

Reverend Herman Anderson, Eulogist

Burial
Harrison Chapel Cemetery
MC Road 25
Mandeville, Arkansas

15 Comments

Joe Martin

2/13/2018 10:20:20 am

Loved this man

Phoebe

2/13/2018 06:10:16 pm

You will never be forgotten, Uncle Aria C. Love Always

Regina Latney

2/14/2018 07:29:00 pm

Aria C. has been a great uncle-like role model, church member and friend!!! His jokes and his advice will TRULY be missed!!! I'm thankful that God blessed me with the opportunity to call him friend!!! Sundays at Macedonia will never be the same...

Rashawn Miller

2/15/2018 01:46:41 am

Words cannot express what a great loss this is to our world. But we know it is heaven's gain. Aria was my cousin and he was my Daddy's best friend for as long as I can remember. He would give you his last dime with a smile, and never had a mean word to say about anyone. He was faithful in his tasks and brought joy to everyone. Every kid in the family adored him. He was a shining light in our family. It can truly be said that to know him was to love him. Ella, Tiff and all the sisters and bro in laws, you are in my prayers. Aria is grinning ear to ear in heaven. We will see him again.

Alicia Lacey-Oha

2/15/2018 08:39:00 am

It has been painful. Hard for me to process that my big cousin, but truly like a uncle to me, affectionately known as Uncle A to my children, is no longer with us. I just cannot believe it. But life continues and Aria's legacy lives on forever in my heart and within my children. We loved him so much. He would come visit family in San Francisco and my family and I put everything on hold, just to go see him. At the church everyone knew that Aria was my cousin. I was very proud to let people know that. We are truly going to miss cousin Aria. His jokes, making everyone laugh at the family reunions. Including being a positive influence for my two sons. Thank you cousin uncle A for your love and the affection you demonstrated. Pray for you family. Lean on God and his strength during this time. God Bless

Reva & Rayshawn

2/15/2018 04:42:23 pm

Mr. Willis will truly be missed by both Rayshawn and I, he was like a Grandfather to Rayshawn. God Bless!

Oveyann Parnell

2/16/2018 01:53:59 am

I don`t see this as the end but a continues journey of his life with God. I will never forget my uncle and he will live on in my memory which was non-thing but terrible funny moments even now writing this I sit back and laugh growing up from a boy to a man. God bless our family forever,

Herb Phillips

2/16/2018 10:01:36 am

I worked with Aria at Natural Gas Pipeline.

Mwikali Hayes

2/16/2018 06:56:10 pm

May Aria Rest In Paradise. ✨🙏🏽✨
I extend my condolences to Doris, Rudy, family, friends and community.

M. Louise

2/16/2018 07:23:34 pm

Family and friends, we are told at John 5:28, 29 ‘Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which ALL those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus’) voice and come out. . .’. I hope that you find comfort in these assurances found in the Holy Bible. I am sorry for your loss.

RUDY WILLIAMS

2/16/2018 11:08:38 pm

A man who stood for his family so straight and tall, always keeping his word to all. With a smile and glance he showed his love and grace, making our world a better place. He's now watching all from above as a star Hoping and praying that all would love as he did in celebrating his life. thank you brother for 50 years of LOVE !

Dr. Margarette Boyd Woodard link

2/17/2018 04:09:35 pm

Dear Willis Family,

Our Deepest Heartfelt Condolences.
Just received the news today (February 17, 2018) that Brother Aria C. moved on up to heaven to be with Jesus and other family members. We loved him and we love you. We are praying for you, beloved wife and family. We call on God's Amazing and Unlimited Grace. God's grace saved our brother in the Lord and has led him home. We reflect upon the Grace Jesus extends to all of us. In the name of the Prince of Peace, Jesus receive His peace that surpasses all understanding. Receive His comfort and strength for today and beyond. God's unfailing love and mercy will embrace you, His grace will carry you each day and keep you. Our relationship and friendship (Boyd Family) goes back many years. We avail ourselves always to support you in this time of need. (Comfort) I Thes. 4: 14-18. You will see him again. He is in your future.

In Christ Forever,
FROM: Margarette, David, Cleophus, Charles, Chester, Clyde, Aritha, Sheila, Charise, Dwaina and extended family.

Neville and Grace Burke

2/21/2018 11:08:46 am

Deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Friends of his sister, Pearlene March

Milton White

3/1/2018 04:56:09 am

I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Aria for many years at Natural Gas Pipeline Co. He was fun to be around and always brought a smile to my face. He will be truly missed. God bless you and comfort you in your loss.

Doris Willis Williams

3/21/2018 03:41:10 pm

Aria C., my brother! will truly be missed. God gave him to us for a little while and I thank HIM. You could not have asked for a better brother/friend. He was a kind and giving person. His family LOVED him very much. Aria C I have no brother to shop for now..Sorry for our family loss but,, now he is with the lord. "TO GOD BE THE GLORY"

Aria Willis

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