Willis Edward King, 79 years, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born on Monday, August 18, 1941, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, the son of the late Kelly and the late Elsie King. Willis started working at a young age. He worked at Morrow's Lumber, in Lawson for several years delivering lumber. He enjoyed garage sales and auctions, partly because he reveled in the negotiating process. He loved his family and visiting friends and extended family. He loved all animals, especially his dogs. Survivors Include: • Craig (Becca) King, Son, of Lawson, MO • Rhonda (Wayne) Penrod, Step-daughter, of Orrick, MO • Tammy (Kirk) Keasling, Step-daughter, of Excelsior Springs, MO • Eddie (Patty) Schreier, Step-son, of Jonesboro, AR • Terry Schreier, Step-son, of Liberty, MO • David Schreier, Step-son, of Lawson, MO • Steven Schreier, Stepson, of Excelsior Springs, MO • many grandchildren • many great-grandchildren • Ernest King, brother, of Lawson, MO • Carrie Aldridge, Sister, of Excelsior Springs, MO In addition to this family, Willis helped raise several other children: Diane, Kim, Judy, and Tonya. Willis was preceded in death by: • Myra Lynn King, wife • Sue King, wife • Joyce Forester King, wife • Eldon King, brother • Eva Coursen, sister • Anasticia Roberts, sister • Mildred Smith, sister • Forest Schreier, Step-son • Darla Hendricks, Step-daughter Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Lawson Cemetery, Lawson, Missouri. Services will be officiated by Reverend Leonard Hendricks.