A native of St. Francisville and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at his home. He was 71 and a Master Mechanic. Visiting at Scott's Bluff Morticians on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Rodney Freeman. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, two sons, two sisters, a brother, and 11 grandchildren. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=john-willis-the-godfather&pid=167165362&fhid=20695#sthash.H5D4x9m9.dpuf