OBITUARY.
MR. ROY KEITH WILLIS. The death occurred at Papakura on Sunday of Mr. R. K. Willis, only surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. It. J. Willis, after a short illness, at his residence. The late Mr. Willis was a highly respected and popular solicitor, practising in Papnkura, and was aged 30 years at the time of his decease. lie wa> educated at tin* Auckland Grammar School. After reaving school lie entered into business, and after a short period studied law, and was at Napier and Auckland, \there he was in the office of Messrs. Jackson, Russell, Tunks and Ostler. After qualifying, he started practice in Papakura eighteen months ago. He had only been married three months, The funeral took place on Monday, at the Church of England Cemetery, Papakura, and was largely attended by the residents of Papakura and surrounding districts, also by members of the Wuiuku and Pukekohe Golf Clubs, the late Mr. Willis being the club captain of the local golf club. The ceremony at the graveside was conducted by the vicar (Eev. W. C. Wood), assisted by the Rev. 0. It. Hewlett.
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Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 179, 30 July 1924, Page 7
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186OBITUARY. Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 179, 30 July 1924, Page 7
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