Namesakes
Willis Lamb
(m) 1913-2008 
Nobel Prize Winners 1955 (physics)
Notable Scientists and Inventors
Willis Carrier
(m) 1876-1950
Notable Scientists and Inventors
Alan Thicke
(a.k.a. Willis) (m) 1947-2016
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor)
Willis Reed
(m) 1942-2023
Hall-of-Famers 1981 (basketball)
Most Valuable Players 1970 basketball
Notable Athletes (basketball)
Willis A. Lee
(m) 1888-1945
Olympic Medalists 1920 shooting (bronze/gold/silver)