Dr. Gladden W. "Buddy" Willis

Funeral services celebrating the life of Dr. Gladden W. “Buddy” Willis will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Doyline United Methodist Church in Doyline Louisiana with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Montie’ Dobbins. Interment will follow at Doyline Cemetery in Doyline under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.

Dr. Willis was born on March 26, 1939, in Doyline, Louisiana and went to be home to his heavenly home on August 26, 2025, in Doyline, Louisiana.

He is survived by his wife, Lydia Willis of Doyline, sons, Charles Austin Willis (Maralyn) of Shreveport and Loye Stillmon Willis (Mary) of Chicago, sisters, Sally Callahan of Texas and Martha Lee Johnson of Shreveport, and grandchildren, Martin, Virginia, and Wynter.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St Jude Children’s Hospital.