Willis Edwin Shobe (Wes) went home peacefully to be with his God on August 23, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Diana and his son, Troy.

Willis was born on June 23, 1931, to Virgil and Doris Shobe in Omaha, Nebraska. At age 17, Wes enlisted in the US Navy, being stationed in Arizona. After serving four years active duty, he was honorably discharged receiving the "Good Conduct" Medal. From there, he started his career in sales and service, but remained faithful to his true love – electronics. He followed his dream and became an Audio Engineer with NBC Network News. His career took him all over the world, meeting presidents, dignitaries, and other heads of state. He loved his career so much so, they had to force him to sit down and enjoy his well-earned retirement.

Willis met and married his soul mate on August 4, 1976, becoming Diana's "Knight in Shining Armor" and Diana becoming his "Lady Di".

He leaves to mourn his passing but cherish his memories, his wife of 46 years, Diana Robertson Shobe, and children Alaiyo (Rodney), Stephen (Jane), Ronald (Holly), Bruce (Tammy), Troy, and Carl (Sade). Wes also leaves one sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Archie), two brother-in-laws, Ronald (Dorri) and Frankie (Linda), 19 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, his confidants and best friends, William Purdy and Karl Schumacher and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Doris Shobe, two brothers, Milton and Edward, two brother-in-laws, Michael and Phillip, and one granddaughter Jamila.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Life service at 11: a.m.  Military Honors and Inurnment will follow at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings, Louisiana under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

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