NewsJuly 21, 1995
MICHIGAN MAN MISSING ON RIVER
ANNA, Ill. -- Illinois officials are searching for a Michigan man last seen Sunday. Edgar Pickering Willis, 66, has been missing since July 16. He last contacted his family on July 12. Willis is 5-11 and weighs about 200 pounds. He has blue eyes and gray hair and beard. It is possible he was wearing a gold chain necklace with a half-inch pendant...
ANNA, Ill. -- Illinois officials are searching for a Michigan man last seen Sunday.
Edgar Pickering Willis, 66, has been missing since July 16. He last contacted his family on July 12.
Willis is 5-11 and weighs about 200 pounds. He has blue eyes and gray hair and beard. It is possible he was wearing a gold chain necklace with a half-inch pendant.
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He traveled from Paducah, Ky., to Cape Girardeau by sailboat on July 13. His last known activity on the boat was July 16; however, authorities don't know exactly when he was last seen.
The Union County Sheriff's office, conservation police, U.S. Coast Guard and Illinois State Police are attempting to find him.
If anyone has any information about Willis or the sailboat, they should contact the Union County Sheriff at 681-833-5500.
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