Bishop Levi Edgar Willis II, son of the late Bishop Levi E. Willis Sr. and Hortense Jones Willis of Norfolk, VA, transitioned on January 13, 2023.
Bishop Willis served as Pastor of Garden of Prayer Worship Center – The Gateway to Good News and as Jurisdictional Prelate of the Virginia Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ.
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Judith Washington Willis, three children, Jasper M. Willis (LaTonya), Jonathan G. Willis Sr. (Felicia), Tiffani J. Willis, eight grandchildren, three sisters: Hortense E. Willis, Christine L. Willis, and Celestine Willis-Brown (Clyde); sister-in-law Yvonne Hawkins (Lawrence), a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, cousins, saints, and friends.
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Harold D Woodley says
January 16, 2023 at 8:07 pmMay the comfort and consolation of the Holy Spirit be upon Mother Judith Willis, Jasper, Jonathan, Tiffany, the Garden of Prayer family, the Virginia Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and all who mourn the passing of the Bishop. Remember Matthew 5:4.
Vernell Gray says
January 17, 2023 at 1:25 amTo the Willis Family
May the peace of God be with you all
His eyes is on the sparrow.
From Sisters Vernell & Esther Gray of MGMBC.
Susan Willis Linyear says
January 17, 2023 at 3:46 pmThank you Vernell and Gray Family!
We so appreciate your care and prayers.
Sis. Garris and Susan & Steph
Vernell Gray says
January 17, 2023 at 1:28 amTo the Willis Family
May the peace of God be with you all.
His eyes is on the sparrow and I know he watches me.
From Sisters Vernell & Esther Gray of MGMBC.
Wanda Dew says
January 17, 2023 at 1:03 pmCondolences to the Willis family. Praying God keep y’all in his loving arms through this difficult time.
Estherine J. Harding says
January 17, 2023 at 1:35 pmDeepest sympathy and prayers to the Willis family in the passing of your loved Bishop Levi Willis, the II. May God bless and comfort each of you during this difficult time.
I have much love and respect for the Willis family as the late Levi, the III was SGA president at Norfolk State University during my tenure as financial aid director. I enjoyed working with him as he displayed much love, care, and thoughtfulness.
Estherine J. Harding, NSU Retiree
2016 Distinguished Alumna
Ernest and Marva Davis says
January 17, 2023 at 2:25 pmTo the Willis family may the peace of God be with you at this time we are praying for your strength.
Elder Ernest & Marva Davis
Carla Hamlin says
January 17, 2023 at 5:42 pmMay God’s love hold y’all close,comfort you and carry you through. Praying for you during your loss.
Sympathy and prayers from Carla Pete-Hamlin
And family
Thomas & Jeanette Loyd says
January 17, 2023 at 5:45 pmJeanette & Thomas Loyd are praying for the Family of our dear friend and brother , the late Bishop L.E. Willis II. We will truly miss you!
Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Lillard says
January 17, 2023 at 10:44 pmDeepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to the Willis Family at the passing of Bishop Levi E. Willis, II. May God wrap His arms of love and comfort around the Family and grant you His peace.
De’Shawna Martin says
January 17, 2023 at 10:47 pmI’m sending my prayers and condolences to my uncle Jay and aunt Cookie and the rest of the Willis family. I remember him from a long time ago and now he’s gone to heaven. You may rest in peace, Bishop Willis.🥺🥺🥺🥺🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💔💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Rev. Dr. James Edwards, lll says
January 18, 2023 at 9:19 amReverend Dee and I offer our sincere condolences to Sister Firstlady Judith and the Willis’ family on the passing of our friend and brother in the ministry , Bishop Levi. Rest in peace my Huntersville younger brother of our community.
Rev. Dr. James Edwards, lll
Retired Pastor/Author
Product of the Huntersville Community
Lamont Simmons says
January 18, 2023 at 12:09 pm“My condolences”
Supt.James Parker Weaver lll says
January 18, 2023 at 10:09 pmA Giant among men! He will truly be missed 🙏🏽😔
Henry Hoot; Vice President; Chesapeake Portsmouth Broadcasting. says
January 19, 2023 at 9:25 amBishop Willis II was a great friend with a heart to
preach the gospel anywhere and everywhere. We worked hand in hand to spread the gospel over many radio stations
together. He was always kind, and as most of you know, he
always chose the best places to have lunch together:)
I will miss him greatly.
Chrystall Elliott Smith says
January 19, 2023 at 9:47 amDear Willis Family,
Bishop was “One In A Million”. May God Bless you and and His Peace be with you all… and with the members and officials of G.O.G.I.C Family.
Kristin Stancil says
January 19, 2023 at 12:16 pmTiffani, Jonathan, and Willis Family,
You all are in my prayers during this time. May God grant you all comfort, peace, and understanding. God bless you.
T Hines says
January 19, 2023 at 3:22 pmSending love and uplifting prayers for comfort during this time.. God bless the family and the Jurisdiction.
Denise Hinton-Dabney says
January 19, 2023 at 5:16 pmMy prayers are with the Family. Let Comforter of the Holy Ghost be with the family and Jurisdiction.
Patricia Weaver says
January 20, 2023 at 12:19 pmPraying for the Family of Levi. He was always a very kind person. May God give you the strength to get through this time of sorrow. Please keep his memories close to your heart always.
Janice Johnson says
January 20, 2023 at 12:40 pmSister Judith and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers on the loss of Bishop Willis. I have fond memories and Bishop Willis and your family, love and friendship through the years.
God bless you all during the difficult time!
Love & Blessings,
Janice Johnson
Zion fellowship Christian Center says
January 20, 2023 at 3:44 pmGreat Is thy faithfulness. Keeping the family in our prayers. 🙏
Rev. Alphonso L. Felton says
January 21, 2023 at 1:17 pmMay the God of all comfort be with the entire Willis family during your time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I hope you all are finding peace and healing through the mercy of God’s unchanging hands.
Bishop Allan A. Broom, Sr. says
January 22, 2023 at 8:04 amMay God wrap His loving arms around the Willis family during your time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you all. May the God of comfort, peace, and healing continue to hold you in His arms. May God continue to bless all of you and may heaven continue to smile on you.
Vondra Bailey Selden says
January 22, 2023 at 9:24 pmThoughts and prayers continue to be with the entire Willis Family.
The Selden & Mackey Family
The Apostle, Dr. Gabriel E. Barrett says
February 7, 2023 at 10:12 amI am sorry to hear of Bishop’s passing. I regret not meeting this Man of God even though he is my Second Cousin and we are both Ministers of the Lord. I have been able to watch from a far on YouTube this mighty man of God and truly I can hear the Father say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant…”
Jayden Barnes says
March 20, 2024 at 5:15 pmI miss you Bishop and I love you
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