Willis Coy Mushrush, Jr.
A memorial service for Willis Coy Mushrush, Jr., 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Mushrush passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born February 16, 1951, at Bakersfield, California, to Willis Coy Mushrush and Ruby Belle Joyce Mushrush. On February 27, 1999, he was married at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, to Lisa Keaster. Mr. Mushrush loved playing music, he started his first band at the age of 12. He loved helping the community, his friends and the college. He loved his family and always put them first.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Mushrush; eight children, Nathan Callahan, Heather Callahan, Erin Phillips, Zackary Wilmoth, Jacob Wilmoth, Daustin Luck, W. Chandler Mushrush and Nicholas Mushrush; several grandchildren; one brother, Jack Eugene Mushrush; his uncle, Bill Joyce and wife, Mary Ann; one niece, Courtney Jacobson; and many cousins.
His parents and one uncle, Bobby Jack Joyce, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
July 31, 2025 @ 11:29 am
To the Mushrush Families and the Joyce Families,
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to each of you on the passing of Willis. Wonderful memories of Willis with his smile, his caring personality, and his sense of humor too. He will be missed! We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. Daily may God provide comfort, peace, strength, and encouragement to each of you. May God bless each of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Dustin W Mahan
July 31, 2025 @ 12:04 pm
Nathan Callahan and Mushrush families, I’m sorry for the loss of your father.
Vivian Mitchell
July 31, 2025 @ 12:49 pm
Lisa I am so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family for peace and comfort.
Kelly Asbury
July 31, 2025 @ 3:44 pm
Willis was one of the sweetest people, and he will be sorely missed by all in the Business Development Professionals (BDP). He was always someone I could go to with any question, and he either had an answer, or knew where to find it…and never made me feel “less than” for asking. Although I only saw him a couple of times a year, I always looked forward to catching up with him. He was one of a kind, and I’ll miss him. My sincerest condolences, and prayers for all for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Kimberly Luck
July 31, 2025 @ 4:33 pm
He was truly a great person and will be dearly missed. At anytime I ever needed help with my homework, I could always call on him. Always been a kind person to everyone. He always looked for the good in people, we have lost a great person who I wish more people would be like. He did his best and that’s all we can ask of anyone. Willis, you will be missed and you sure made a difference in our lives. Never will you be forgotten.
Blake Kraft
July 31, 2025 @ 11:31 pm
I visited Willis and Lisa in West Plains for Thanksgiving and Christmas between 2006 and 2009 and I always had a great time hanging out with Lisa and Willis and Chandler, Jacob and Zack! I also saw him several times in Springfield Missouri! My memories with him will always remain in my heart forever!
Bill Miller
August 1, 2025 @ 8:59 am
I am so sorry to learn of Willie’s death. He was a good friend with whom I shared some great experiences while in high school and beyond. Our prayers for God’s comfort are with all of you.
Rachel Thys
August 1, 2025 @ 11:29 am
I loved listening to him play. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loves him
Alice Vandergriff
August 1, 2025 @ 11:35 am
I am so sorry to hear of Willis’ passing! Praying for all his many loved ones.