Ahmad Willis

Ahmad Willis, 42, of Soddy Daisy, Tenn. passed away on Oct. 1, 2022. He was born Nov. 4, 1979 in Tyler to Hebert and Rebecca Willis. He grew up in Quitman where he attended Quitman ISD. He was awarded a scholarship to Northwestern State University where he played football and met his special friend, Natasha Trauth. They have two children, Xavier and Xahara Willis.

In his youth Ahmad attended Quitman ISD where he played many sports and achieved many awards and accolades. During his college years Ahmad was a standout defensive end earning top honors. Some of his records still stand.

Ahmad and his family settled in Soddy Daisy, where he worked in youth and family development as well as RHA Health Services. His work life was busy, but he still found time to give back and coach many youth sports teams for his son and daughter throughout the years. He was also mentor to many other children; he was always willing to assist any child with sports or in any way. He enjoyed spending time with his family camping, water sports, traveling and riding his motorcycle.

Ahmad was preceded in death by his son, Zander Adrell Willis; paternal grandmother, Ada Marie Willis; maternal grandmother, Christine Kemp; maternal grandfather, James Sam Kemp; and paternal great-grandmother, Mattie Willis Bell.

Ahmad is survived by his special friend, Natasha Trauth; two children, Xavier and Xahara Willis; parents, Herbert and Rebecca Willis; siblings, Angela (Darrin) Sharp and George (Lindsey) Willis; grandfather, Dr. George O. Willis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of Ahmad’s life was held Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 at 3 p.m. in the North Chapel of Chattanooga funeral home. He was laid to rest in the Garden of Valor at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Muddy Creek Missionary Baptist Church, FM 69, Quitman.  

Friends and family are welcome.