Arlan WillisonArlan WillisonArlan L. Willison, 83, of Ipava died at 7:16 p.m. March 2, 2009, in Ipava.
He was born April 30, 1925, in St. David, a son of Carl and Lena Belle Branson Willison.
He married Emmalou Tyler. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Wendell (and Pam) Willison of Ipava; two daughters, Tracey (and Don) Hager of Broomfield, Colo., and Tari (and Brett) Ridings of Elgin; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Teresa Willison and Toni Willison; two sons, Willard Willison and Warren Willison; and one brother, Charles Willison.
He was in the United States Navy during World War II.
He farmed in Ipava area his entire life.
He was a member of Ipava United Presbyterian Church and Ipava American Legion Post #17.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Services were held Tuesday at his church with Rev. Danie deBeer officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Ipava American Legion Post #17 or his church.
Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of arrangements.