William Wright Willis

Background

Willis, William Wright was born on November 14, 1929 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Son of Moody Bryan and Gladys Louise (Wright) Willis.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Arkansas, 1952.

Career

Management trainee Goodyear Tire Company, Texarkana, Arkansas, 1953-1954. Owner Ben Franklin Stores, Magnolia, 1954-1964, El Dorado (Arkansas) Vending Machines, 1964-1979. Private practice jewelry manufacturing and stone cutters El Dorado, 1979-1987.

Partner Jewelry Service. Associate sponsor Jewelry Show, New York City, since 1980, Atlanta, 1980-1987, Dallas, 1980-1987, New Orleans, 1980-1987.

Achievements

• William Wright Willis has been listed as a noteworthy jewelry store executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors American Amputee Foundation, Little Rock, since 1985. Member Arkansas, Louisiana Jewelers.

Connections

Married Carolyn Louise Scott McLean, May 24, 1953 (divorced). Children: William Lawrence, Sarah Lynne Revis, Sterling Scott, Jeffrey Wright. Married Jean Harriet Philibert, October 24, 1974.

1 child, Anita Ruth.

Father:

Moody Bryan Willis

Mother:

Gladys Louise (Wright) Willis

Spouse:

Jean Harriet Philibert

Spouse:

Carolyn Louise Scott McLean

child:

William Lawrence Willis

child:

Jeffrey Wright Willis

child:

Sarah Lynne Revis Willis

child:

Anita Ruth Willis

child:

Sterling Scott Willis