Cliffus George Alton Willis entered peacefully into rest at home in Concord, California on July 30, 2020. He was 82 years old.

Born December 6, 1937 to parents Booker and Ruby Willis, in Grenada, MS. The family later relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where he was raised and grew up. Most who knew him, knew him as “Buddy or Bud”. He later went on to join The Army National Guard of the United States in 1955 and in the same year, went on to serve actively in the United States Army until 1959, during which time he served 2 years overseas. He was honorably released from serving actively in the United States Army in 1963. Cliffus later worked as a machinist for over 30 years in Illinois. Upon retirement, he chose to live a comfortable life in Florida and Louisiana, filled with many hobbies, family and friends, until his final resting place in California. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary.