Longtime Helmsman ad manager dies from lung complication

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Business and advertising manager of The Daily Helmsman Bob Willis died from lung complications Wednesday afternoon at Methodist University Hospital, according to his family. Willis taught in the public relations field at the University of Memphis since 1996. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma and taught at Boston College and the University of Wisconsin before coming to Memphis. Our staff's thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements have not yet been set, but The Helmsman will post updates as they are available.