of McAlester, OK

August 11, 1977 - July 19, 2025

Anthony ''Tony'' Barrett Willems, 47, of McAlester, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at McAlester Regional Health Center.

Tony was born on August 11, 1977 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to David Mathew and Margaret Ann (Reed) Willems. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Airman during Iraqi Freedom. He married Mary Barton in McAlester. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Twin Cities Ready Mix in McAlester. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Krebs, Oklahoma and the American Legion. He was a tinkerman, enjoyed welding, mechanics, rebuilding, bingo, and tractor collecting.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Barton Willems of McAlester, OK; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Jessica Willems of Coal Hill, AR; daughter, Brianna Willems of Conway, AR; parents, David and Margaret Willems of Paris, AR; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim Willems of Scranton, AR, Terry and Katrina Willems of Scranton, AR, Toby and Amy Willems of Scranton, AR.

Tony was preceded in death by Tom Willems; bonus kids, Lucien, Auctavia, Tadon, Lynn, and Siren.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com