Donald Willetts Jr.

March 31, 1959 - April 10, 2019

DONALD WILLETTS Donald Willetts, Jr., 60, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, died April 10, 2019 at Lake Regional Hospital. He was born March 31, 1959 in Key West, Florida a son of Donald Willetts, Sr. and Bonnie Jean (Liles) Willetts. He grew up in Independence, Missouri, graduating from Van Horn High School in 1977. Thereafter, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy for the next four years aboard the USS Ranger where he received a Bronze Star, Navy Expedition Medal and a Humanitarian Service Medal. The next 30 years was spent working for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employee, IATSE Local #31, Kansas City, MO. He had battled throat cancer after moving to the Lake of the Ozarks two years ago. He is survived by his ex-wife Sherry Willetts; sister Brenda Moore and husband Ronald; extended family, friends and his beloved pets Nike and Chimichonga. A private service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Donald to the American Cancer Society or any veteran's organization. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.