Mr. Gary Tyson “Ty” Willis, age 45, of Nacogdoches departed from life on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at 5:35 a.m.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Buckner Willis; parents, Gary and Nancy Willis; his birth mother, Marjorie Brogdon; two brothers, Caton Orrell and Hannan Orrell; two sisters, Leasha Rowden and Amy Stidhom; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Gary was born March 8, 1967, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, the natural child of Marjorie Brogdon and Wade Perryman. He was adopted Gary and Nancy Willis of Houston on March 11, 1967.
With his new father also named Gary, the family chose to call the younger Gary the nickname “Ty,” rather than use the word “junior.”
Ty endured several serious illnesses during his life, beginning at a very young age.
Following his high school graduation, Ty attended college, including receiving a degree at Angelina College. He had worked several years in the area as a computer programer and a hospital radiology technician.
Requiem Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 2508 Appleby Sand Road in Nacogdoches. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, located on Lanana Street in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 6, 2013, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
