Willis O. Webb, longtime resident of Bay City, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Matagorda General Hospital at the age of 93. Born in San Saba, TX on June 20, 1914 he was a gentle, kind and loving man. His love for his family and his pride in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild gave him great happiness. He was a veteran of World War II and a Life Member of Philip H. Parker VFW Post 2438. He recently attained twenty-five years membership. He faithfully served as the Post Officer of the Day for many years. Recently he informed the post he would not be able to accept the position again in 2008-2009. It was voted by the members to appoint him as Post Officer of the Day Emeritus, and it was planned to present him with his new officer's cap at the next regularly scheduled meeting on March 11th. He was deeply respected and admired by all of the membership and will be greatly missed. His life's career and love was the oil industry in which he was active during the fifties and sixties. Upon his retirement from the oil industry he and his wife, Alline returned to Bay City where they have resided for over forty years. His hobbies were gardening, visiting his friends at "The Station", and working with the tools he loved so dearly. Although deafness plagued him for many years a smile and nod would always follow any conversation directed at him. He was the perfect stereotype of his generation: a soldier, a worker, and a provider. He always took great pride in all of his work. With certainty we know the Lord will welcome Pop and find a place of honor for him in Heaven's tool shop.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alline Garrett Webb, son and daughter-in-law Bill and Lynda Webb of Midland, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Frank Marino of Baton Rouge, LA; granddaughter Beth Marino of Lafayette, LA; grandson and his wife Chip & Michelle Marino of Baton Rouge, LA, grandson Andrew Webb and great grandson Chase Marino of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brother and four sisters.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 6PM to 8PM Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Members of VFW Post 2438 will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Philip H. Parker VFW Post 2438 Building Fund.
The family would like to thank the many friends, neighbors, and church members who have stood by our side during this time of need. Our deepest thanks goes to our friend, Charles Teutsch, who was a dear friend of our father and gave of himself tirelessly during this time. For his friendship we will forever be grateful. More thanks go to Rev. Tom Morgan who provided spiritual guidance and a very strong shoulder on which to lean. And a final but huge expression of gratitude to our nurse Tami in the Intensive Care Unit of Matagorda General. She was a constant source of information and strength for our dad and all of us.