Published in the Pilot June 2, 1926

William T. Willison died at his farm home south of Arlington Sunday afternoon May 30th, 1926. He became a resident of this community about twelve years ago. He had been in failing health for about a year and quite ill since February, his condition becoming very serious about a week ago. He was born in Ohio June 15, 1867. He is survived by his wife and four children, Myrtle, Herbert, Tom and Hazel, two children having preceded him to the heavenly home. Also, are left bereaved three brothers and three sisters. Mr. Willison became member of the Arlington M. E, Church in 1917, his conversion and Christianity being very real to him and in his passing the community sustains a loss deeply felt. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, June 1st. A short prayer service at the home followed by the services at the church, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Williams, assisted by Rev. Robinson, of Fremont at 2 o’clock. Music by a quartette from the church. Interment in the Arlington Cemetery. Mrs. Willison was of a quiet, modest, lovable disposition and the family has the sincere sympathy of all who knew him in their loss.

Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clipping on file at the Blair Public Library.