Willis E. McClammy, 64, of Poplar, Montana passed away April 5, 2024, in Billings, Montana. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Poplar City Cemetery.
I was born in Poplar, Montana on November 7, 1959. I enlisted in the Army in November of 1976, shortly after turning 17 years old.
I started out with Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, then on to Advanced Individual Training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, thirteen miles from Washington D.C.
I was then stationed at Fort Hood, Texas where I was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry, 2nd Armored Division. My Battalion went to Germany in 1978 on Operation Reforger. After returning to the United States, I was discharged in December of 1979 with a rank of Private First Class.
When I got back from the Army, I broke out working in the oilfield with my stepdad, E.J. “The Hand” Reddoor. I ended up working for fifteen different drilling companies for the next 30 years, usually as a motorman. I was 55 the last time I rough-necked. During this time, I would rough neck in the winter and went firefighting in the summer. I worked 25 seasons as a Wildland Firefighter for the B.I.A. During this time, I was dispatched across the United States.
Then in March of 2014, I found myself homeless. I moved into the Fort Peck Warriors Center in Poplar, where I got my GED and went to work fencing for the Fort Peck Tribes Range program. I transferred to the Tribes IRR Program as a janitor/maintenance employee for six years until being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. After that it was a lot of T.V. and going to church when I felt okay.
I want to thank all my sisters: Faith, Haven, Velvet, Gaynell, Delrae, and my nieces: Cherry, Ivy, Mauri, Tessy, Chanel, Rainey, and Lacey for taking such good care of me.
I had eight children: Kyle and Reanna in Poplar, Jubal, Jettison, and Adelle from Paula Owens in Poplar, John D in Fort Kipp, and two stepchildren, Chance and Cyrenna Standing in Wolf Point. My daughters Reanna and Adelle have passed and that’s the end of that.
I am survived by my wife, Brenda (Dionne) McClammy; sisters: Faith (Dun) O’Connor, Haven (Frank) Gourneau, Velvet (Bo) Schneider, Gaynell McClammy, Delrae Reddoor, and Jonny Lee Bearcub/Stiffarm; my children left are Jubal McClammy, Jettison McClammy John D. McClammy and Kyle. Plus, a whole bunch of grandkids! Two brothers Resse Reddoor and George McClammy have passed away and I have two left, Pat McClammy and Robert “Pinner” McClammy.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 13, 2024
Poplar City Cemetery
Poplar , Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 13, 2024
Poplar City Cemetery
Poplar , Montana 59255
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Debbie "Dobis" Balch Ricker says
Rest in Perfect Paradise Willis, Thank You for Your Friendship and All the Memories, All the Crazy Stories and Adventures, Always willing to Help and Provide for Your Family & Friends, You Will be Missed…Aces …Asking My Creator for Strength, Support, Comfort and Love for Willis, Family, Friends and Loved Ones during this Time, Please Watch Over them…Delrae, Gaynell So Sorry for Your Loss & I’m Always here if You need Me. Most Hugs, Respect and Love…Dobis & Tyrone & Dwain “Waldo” Balch
Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
Family and friends of Willis, deepest condolences on his passing. May you find consolation in the assurance that you will be reunited in time and in the love and care of the Creator and friends and family. Lifting you up in prayer.
David E Boyd SR says
Willis I remember how glad you were to get you VA appointment and new glasses. A Monty or two later you bought a hot pecan caramel roll to my office and you said I know people don’t appreciate all you do for the Veterans. Willis that was one of the best gifts I ever received. Prayers for you and the rest of the family. David E Boyd Sr. SSG, USA, Retired
Billie McClammy Norgaard says
I love that he wrote his own obituary. Willis was one of a kind. I appreciated his honesty and telling it like it is. I hope he gave dad a hug from me when he arrived in heaven.
Brian Azure, Sr. says
All my favorite memories of fire include you. My favorite was when you, Randy, Sinbad and I spent 22 days on the Big Bar Complex in Northern California. I cut a 84″ DBH fir with a 32″ bar on an 044 Stihl, and all you had to say was “Took you long enough!” 🤣🤣🤣. Journey well, my friend!
Gina says
Condolences to Willis McClammy families.
Colleen Ferguson says
Prayers & Condolences to the family 😇💔🦅Willis was a great man 😔🕊️ had a lot of fun times when he stopped by to visit Sinbad ❤️🦅 glad we got to know him❤️🌹 rest in perfect paradise brother 🌹💔🦅really gunna miss you Sinbad,Colleen& Ralph Renz