Brian Todd Willis, 52, a resident of Grain Valley, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. He was born on November 1, 1966 in Independence, MO to Richard and Judy (Tackett) Willis.
Brian graduated from Grain Valley High School in 1985. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in computer science from Missouri Western State University. Brian has worked for Walmart as a machinist for the past 25 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. Brian enjoyed flying airplanes, photography, traveling and examining the stars.
He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Willis and his brother, Stephen Willis. Brian is survived by his mother, Judy Willis of Grain Valley, MO; maternal grandmother, Frances C. Tackett of Blue Springs, MO; aunt, Joyce Willis and her family; uncles, Vernie, J.C., Randy Willis and their families; numerous close friends.
The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St, Blue Springs, MO. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will immediately follow at the Blue Springs Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Memories of Brian and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
I thank God for the best friend I’ve ever had. I will miss Brian so much. He brought so much joy into my life. His great sense of humor and kindness.
I know this isn’t goodbye it is see you later my friend.
To my friend Brian.
God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be.
He wrapped you in his loving arms and whispered ‘Come with me.’
You suffered much in silence, you’re spirit did not bend.
You faced you’re pain with courage, until the very end.
You are now with your brother, you’re journey was not in vain,
God took you to His loving home and freed you from you’re pain.
Rest In Peace my friend, you will be truly missed.
Brian was a very special person. I never heard him speak out of anger. He was a calm person. I will miss him alot. Prayers for his family.
Sorry that Brian is gone…but i know he is with Jesus now and that he is more alive than ever …praying for his wonderful mom and all the family and friends
He was one of the finest men I knew. Always positive and calm. It was kinda hard to get him to laugh but, when you did, it was something to remember. I will miss him. Rest In Peace my friend.
Thank you for allowing me to know you Brain. You made my life better for being in it. I will miss you and your quiet ways. Rest In Peace my friend.
Knowing Brian is one of the best accomplishments in life. Taken from all too early. His quiet smile at work always uplifting. Brian will and is missed.
My condolences to the family in this time of sorrow.
Judy-
I know I haven’t seen nor talked to Brian since we were 19 but I’m sorry for your loss. Brian was a good person and I’m sorry he had to go through this.
Thoughts and Prayers for you.
Brian, was a wonderful person. His quiet, unassuming demeanor masked a brilliant sense of humor. He was a joy to work with and even bigger joy to speak to. Enjoyed our chats about sports. He was a bright spot in this world that was extinguished to early. Rest well my friend. Keeping your family in my thoughts.
We love you Judy and are so sorry you’ve endured another loss. He had many to greet him in heaven. Rest In Peace Brian, give my Mom extra hugs for me. 💔
I think Brian was a very sweet soft spoken man . He was always respectable and pleasure to be around . Prayers to his family and all that knew him , he was a wonderful person
I worked days Brian worked the night shift,when I came in always a smile and hellow,Never in all my years of knowing Brian have I ever seen him angry or upset at someone..Always so calm and such a quite young man,It is so very sadbc he was such a Great guy♥️ Brian so many of us will miss seeing you and your quite little smile… 😢
Brain we had great conversations nightly I always looked forward to them on my worst nights because I knew I could count on you to brighten my night. To his family he was a kind friendly man to everyone, the world needs more like him. Sad to see you are gone my friend. Until we meet again.
I worked with Brian for 17 years. He was a very nice person. I am very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss…wish I could have been there through this…Love and prayers always
Brian had a very sweet soul and was very sweet demeanor. If you were having a bad day he was a great listener. But I know he and Steve are flying together and keeping and eye on all of us. It was an honor and a pleasure to have known you. Rest in peace peace.