William “Billy” Murrell Willis, 67, of Columbia, KY died Monday, June 8, 2026 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born on February 27, 1959 in Adair County. 

Billy graduated from Adair County High School and earned a master’s degree in Horticulture from Western Kentucky University. He was a life-long farmer and a member of Columbia United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, William “Billy” Chatman Willis.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Bessie Combest Willis of Columbia

1 sister: Sherry Willis Cowherd & husband David of Campbellsville

His nieces: Carrie Cowherd Gupton & husband Joe, Jessie Cowherd Brockman, Rebekah Cowherd Renner & husband Isaac

His great-nieces & great-nephews: Ella, Maggie and James Gupton, Theodore and Simon Brockman

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Ryan Boatright officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:30 A.M. Friday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.