Graveside memorial service with military honors for Kenneth "Joe" Willsey will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

Kenneth "Joe" Willsey, 85, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home in Lawton.

Kenneth "Joe" Willsey was born on January 27, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, to Perry Andrew and Eileen Franklin (Hughes) Willsey. He grew up in Whittier, California, before proudly serving in the U.S. Army as a Military Police officer in Germany. Following his honorable discharge in 1960, he embarked on a fulfilling career as a Locomotive Engineer with the Southern Pacific Railroad, where he worked until his retirement.

Joe is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Rhonda Lee Johnson of Yucca Valley, California, and Beverley Eileen Henning of Lawton, Oklahoma, as well as his nine grandchildren: Tina Marie, Jennifer Lynne and husband Jaime, Justin Richard and partner Brandy, Travis Andrew, Tiffany Amber, and Christian Thomas. He was affectionately known as "Papa Joe Joe" to Leahnna, Andie Sue and Lillie. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved partner, Rachel Day, his son, Thomas Allan, and his great-granddaughter, Brianna Lynne, brother, Perry Allan along with several other dear family members and friends.

Joe's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.