During the winter of 1973, Cleeland and Wanda Willis purchased a vacated Church of Christ building with the vision of opening Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio. Around this time, the Willises purchased the funeral business of F.L. and Blanche Stevers which was located in Mercerville, Ohio.

After remodeling the church building, the Willises opened Willis Funeral Home on March 20, 1974 to serve Gallipolis and its surrounding communities.

It is with much thanks and appreciation that the Willis Family serves their community.