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for a long time. And they still have
a lot of fun together, even after
52 years of marriage. In fact, they
produced evidence in the form of
a photo documenting how they
celebrated their golden anniversary
– white-water rafting with their
family. They are thriving.
Gwen was always fond of saying,
“There goes my red Mustang,”
whenever one would pass by.
Fred has a small but impressive
collection of nifty vehicles. He
purchased a classic red Mustang
just so his sweetheart can enjoy
having one all the time. A lifetime
of sowing love has reaped a
Fred retired early, at 62, so he his rental/storage partner, Chuck bountiful harvest that follows the
could focus on ministry. Gwen Humphries, were instrumental in Willises everywhere. To everyone
thought he was crazy. But overseeing the completion of the who knows them, they are
following in the footsteps of a Mayer Chapel on the Formby Unit, beloved.
mentor, Fred began to share the the only chapel built inside a Texas
gospel in weekly Bible teaching prison through
services with folks in four senior the work of
living facilities in Plainview, and volunteers.
he has continued in that for twenty They did a lot
years. He has also been a Gideon of the hands-
about that long. To support his on work
ministry habit, Fred bought rental themselves.
and storage property, and had a
soft drink and snack vending route Fred and
for a time. He is resourceful. Gwen Willis
have been
He and fellow Gideon Darwin Cox instrumental
taught the Experiencing God Bible in advancing
Study to inmates at the Formby God’s
Unit for about five years, until kingdom in the Senior safety and
COVID put a hold on it. Fred and Plainview area
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