Willis Joe King, 74, a resident of Irving, Texas since 1965, passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White hospital in Irving, surrounded by his loved ones. Born February 13, 1947 in Grand Prairie, TX to Henry Willis King and Peggy Jo Whitlock King, he grew up within the Dallas metroplex. He met the love of his life, Janell Heifner, in college and they married on August 20, 1971 in Allen, TX. Married fifty years, they welcomed three children and five grandchildren, filling the home with so much love and laughter. Family was first and foremost in his life; he very involved in his childrens activities including being their soccer coach, baseball coach and Boy Scout Master. Before retiring in 2019, he worked 30 years in the healthcare industry. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. Survivors include his wife, Janell King of Irving; his children, Danny King and wife Jessica of Quitman, Texas; Robin King of Bedford; and Brian King and his wife Karla, of Grand Prairie; three sisters, Glenda Heflin of Longview, Debbie Gillard of East Texas and Gail King of Van, Texas; five grandchildren, Justin King, Jacob King, Jocelyn King, Kaitlyn Young and Kamryn Spruce; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm 8:00pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home located at 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. The funeral will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Collin County. A recording of the service can be seen here: https://youtu.be/GsX4IlL6x9U SERVICES

Visitation

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Funeral Service

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:00 AM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Committal Service

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Wilson Chapel Cemetery 100 Chapel Lane McKinney, TX 75069