March 2, 1940 - August 18, 2015
Willis Raymond Deering
1940 - 2015

Willis R. Deering, 75, of Fillmore, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Oregon, MO. He was born March 2, 1940 in Whitesville, MO. to Raymond and Rachel (Clements) Deering. On January 21, 1967 Willis married Lois D. Rehm in Craig, MO and she survives of the home.

Willis cherished and loved his family and friends and the time he spent with them. He worked for over twenty years as a truck driver at Armour and Seitz. He enjoyed the farm where he raised horses and cattle. He restored a 1965 Ford truck and Participated in local parades. Willis liked having coffee and playing cards with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of the home; three sons, Shane (Brooke) Deering, Savannah, MO, Shannon (Susan) Deering, Fillmore, MO, Scott (Sara) Deering, Maryville, MO; one daughter, Kimberly (Shawn) Lyon, Savannah, MO; seven grandchildren, Cade, Keelyn, Breanna, Bradley, Jacey, Audrey, and Cutter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Deering and sister, Wilda Hill.

Public visitation with the family will be Friday, August 21, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at Breit - Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO. A Celebration of Willie's Life will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bennett Lane Cemetery, Savannah MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hands of Hope Hospice.