Rickey Deen Willis

Rickey “Rick, Papa, Papa Rick” Deen Willis, age 75 of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on September 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rickey Willis was born in Waco, Texas on May 25, 1951. He served a period of time in the Marines.

Rickey “Rick” Willis is survived by his brothers and sisters Emmit, Dan, Peggy, Sam, Jeri, and Philip. His ex-wife Michelle. His kids Tracy, Eli, Drew, Angie, Billy, Shawn, and Brenda. His grandkids Elizabeth, Kyle, Shaunna, Mason, Daijha, Sheeshta, and Anjelika. His great-grandkids: Avalee, Bentleigh, Harlow, Saphire, Judah, Scarlett, and Temperance. He's going on to be with the Lord and reunite with his parents George and Hazel. His brothers and sisters Anne, Bill, Loretta, Wanda, and Glenda

He really loved his great-grandbabies. He lit up when his great-grandbabies came to see him. He loved watching the Moana and Avatar movies. He loved acting like a mean papa when he really was a giant teddy bear. He loved the Baylor Bears and the Dallas Cowboys.

The Memorial will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on October 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM prior to the Memorial.