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Ted L Willis 1930 - 1993

Ted Lee Willis of Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO was born on November 21, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, and died at age 62 years old on February 25, 1993 in Poplar Bluff. Ted Willis was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery 3556 S Westwood Blvd, in Poplar Bluff.

Ted Lee Willis

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO 63901

November 21, 1930

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, 63901, United States

February 25, 1993

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, 63901, United States

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Introduction

Ted Lee Willis was born on November 21, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County Missouri to Albert D. Willis (1907-1999) and Helen A. Willis (1911-1990). His father, Albert, also known as AD, and mother, Helen, married on November 30, 1928, in Clay Arkansas. Ted had a younger sister named Margaret. During the 1940 Census, Ted was living at 2318 N. Main Street in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with his father Albert, who was 32 years old at the time and who worked at a gravel plant, his mother Helen, who was 28 years old, and his sister Margaret, who was five years old. After graduating from Poplar Bluff High School in 1949, Ted entered the United States Air Force in 1951. He was discharged in 1955 as an A1C (Airman First Class). (See his military service details at Ted L Willis: Military Service.) Ted spent his entire life living in Poplar Bluff, where he worked as a brick mason. There is no known record of his being married. In "Cop Some Loot," an episode from the American Pickers' fifteenth season, the Willis property was featured. In the bonus footage from "Another Brick in the Wall," Jeff discovered an old brick mill sitting on the eight acres of land and decided to sell some items to Mike and Frank in order to turn his profits into a preservation fund. To see the bonus footage, go to
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1930

Birthday

November 21, 1930

Birthdate

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri 63901, United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

Ted was Caucasian.
Nationality & Locations

Born and raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Ted was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff.
Early Life & Education

Ted attended Poplar Bluff High School. He graduated in 1949. Poplar Bluff High School is located at 3209 Oak Grove Rd in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Military Service

Ted was in the United States Air Force, enlisting on June 21 1951 and discharged on June 1955. He gave his date of birth as January 21 1930 when enlisting. Slightly changing your date of birth was a somewhat common occurrence to join the military, especially in the years surrounding World War 2. In the Air Force, Ted held the rank of A1C, which is an Airman First Class. According to Google "A1C comply with Air Force standards and are role models for subordinates. They are expected to devote their efforts to mastering the skills required in their new career fields. The official term of address is Airman First Class or Airman."
Professional Career

Ted worked as a brick mason and minor pottery builder for a number of years.
Personal Life & Family

Ted was never married.
02/25

1993

Death

February 25, 1993

Death date

Pinned by a car

Cause of death

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri 63901, United States
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Memorial Gardens Cemetery 3556 S Westwood Blvd, in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri 63901, United States
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