Willis James Chopwood Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 2, 2025, at the age of 82, Willis James Chopwood in Billings, Montana passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willis James Chopwood to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Benjamin Chopwood; his grandparents, Miles and Eva Burnt Hand; his mother Sylvia Burnt Hand; his brothers, Henry "Hank" Chopwood and Darrell "Bud" Comesatnight; and his uncles, Joe Burnt Hand and Edward "Eddie" Burnt Hand.
He is survived by: his brothers, Charlie Ereaux, Hawkey Jackson and Willie Bradley; his grandchild Lacey Phillips; his great grandchild CharLee Jinks Hoops; his grandsons, Tyus Zander, Dane Strike, Carter, West (Celeste), Sheldon, Colby and Carl; his wife Val Messerly; his daughters, Tina (Richard Phillips) of Dodson, Valerie (Stan Zander Jr.) of Hays and Julie Messerly of Great Falls; his niece Caroline Comesatnight (Darcy Azure) of Kalispell; and his nephew Norman Bell of Lodge Pole.
