John Wayne Willis, Johnny, 75 yrs old, was the 9th of 10 children born to Cecil Henry Willis and Beulah Esther Williams on October 4th, 1949 in Corcoran, California.

Johnny was raised in the Big House on Allens Dr. in Bakersfield, California. Which was an old Army Barricks before being purchased and moved to its current location by his father in 1 952.

He attended Wayside Elementary, Golden State Jr. High, and South High School, while growing up in the Big House.

John was a "Dishwasher" most of his working career, in the Bakersfield area. He worked at the Salad Bowl, Freddie's Top of the Hill, Hodel ls, Sbarro Pizza, and The Kern Co. Mission.

In John's senior years he was cared for by a Great Team of Caregivers that allowed him to have his own apartment and a Great Quality of Life with fun adventures and activities.

John was proud to be Irish, he was a jokester, enjoyed his time at All the Casinos. He Loved His Dallas Cowboys!

Johnny is Survived by his sister Joy Frazer, sister Tomy Bell and brother Gerald Willis, and all his Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Caregivers.

He is processed in death by his parents Cecil & Beulah

Willis, stepmother Helen Willis, baby sister Cecil H. Willis, sisters Alice Howard, Frances McCants, and Maxine Merrial. Brothers Robert (Bobby) Willis and King Willis.

John Wayne Willis entered eternal life 01/24/2025 in

Bakersfield, California.