Clayton Willis

Clayton Edward Willis of Judsonia, Arkansas passed away on November 20th, 2025. 

Clayton was born on July 27th, 1974, the son of the late John Martin Willis and the late Ora Mae Bridges, in Des Arc, Arkansas. After graduating from Des Arc High School, he worked in a variety of roles, including logging, serving as a paint supervisor at Camcorp, and as a truck driver—a career in which he took the most pride.

In 1991, Clayton met his former wife, Angela Jansen, whom he married in 1995 for 25 years. During their marriage, they welcomed two beautiful daughters: Kayla Shyanne Willis, 27, of West Plains, MO, and Savannah Brooke Willis, 20, of West Plains, MO. Though divorced, Clayton and Angela remained united in their love and devotion to their daughters.

Clayton was a loving father, beloved baby brother, the cool uncle, a loyal friend, and a man who found joy in the simple things—time with family, chasing a sunset, sitting riverside, and good music. Clayton was known for his ability to fill a room with belly laughs, his humor lifting the spirits of everyone around him. One of Clayton’s greatest joys in life was being ‘Pal Pal’ to his granddaughter, Mia, age 4, who brought light and laughter into his world. His memory will be carried on by those who loved him, especially his daughters and granddaughter, who were the pride of his life.

Clayton is also survived by his four sisters: Charlotte Myers and her husband, Frank; Xenenia Mullinax and her husband, Larry; Donna Favorite; and Michelle Barnes and her husband, Kevin. He was a proud uncle to Nick Stacy and his wife, Renee; Matthew Mullinax and his wife, Jessica; Jennifer Fetters and her husband, Gary; Josh Weddle; Amanda Favorite; Kim Mullen; and Robin Mize and her husband, Tyler, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. Clayton was preceded in death by his nephew, David Dorothy and Frankie G. Myers Jr.

In lieu of a public service, the family will hold private arrangements to celebrate Clayton’s life.