James P. Willison, 88, of Hollidaysburg, PA formerly of Butler passed away on May 16, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.
He was born March 23, 1934 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Russell Lee Willison and the late Lois (Peifly) Willison.
James worked at Butler Armco Steel Corporation as a Forman at Plant 2 retiring in 1993. He was a founding member of Oak Hills Christian Church where he served as Treasurer, Elder and Trustee. James loved the Cardinals Baseball Team, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with the family especially the grandchildren. He enjoyed watching College basketball and baseball.
He is survived by 1 son and his wife John and Sue Willison of Cranberry Twp, PA; 1 daughter and her husband Kathy and Roger Menard of Hollidaysburg, PA; six grandchildren, Laura Willison, Christie and her husband Adam Blair, Andy and his wife Lindsay Menard, Alison Menard, Alec Menard, and Anthony Menard; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene H. Willison whom he married on October 18, 1951 and who passed away on September 30, 2008, and 2 brothers.
Friends will be received Friday, May 20, 2022, from 1:00- 3:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 East North St. Butler, PA, with Pastor Rob Gillgrist of Oak Hills Christian Church, officiating.
Burial will take place in the Butler County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dementia Society of American, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.