Hulon Willis was a nationally known martial arts expert and a Coach at Virginia State University. He trained police officers nationally in martial arts. Very much respected and admired,  he was also the first African-American to receive a graduate degree from William & Mary.  Hulon Willis was 67 years old when he died on June 13, 1989 of leukemia. Mr. Willis was a member of the Crime Solvers  Board of Directors from 1984-1989.