Charles "Chuck" Oliver Willis

Chuck was born June 7, 1946. He was adopted by Oliver and Della (Shadduck) Willis in Scottsbluff, Nebraska as an only child. His family moved to Roseburg, Oregon when Chuck was six months old and he has lived in the pacific northwest ever since. He was introduced to auto mechanics during his time at North Salem High School. Once he graduated from high school, he began his studies at Central Oregon Community College, he was pursuing a chiropractic career. While attending college he got into an automobile accident, which led to a long road to recovery. Chuck raised three children, Stephanie, Brian and Justin. He married the love of his life, Stephanie Hurliman, Christmas of 1995. They shared over 25 years together. He loved working on cars, walks on the beach, watching John Wayne movies and sharing his life with family and friends. He will be deeply missed and will always be remembered for his "Chuck Hugs". Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Della Willis. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; children, Stephanie (Steve), Brian, and Justin; stepchildren, Linda, JR, Ray, and Donna; grandchildren, Christopher, Katlyn, Brenon, Ayden, Adrian, Braden, Corey, Caleb, Miranda, Nathan and Dalton; great grandchild, Jackstin; extended family, Kelly, Shatan, Piper and Riley.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.batemancarrollfunerals.com for the Willis family. Please make donations to the following non-profits, Eastco Diversified Services, PO BOX 470 Gresham, OR 97030 or United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, 455 Bliler Ave NE Salem, OR 97301 in memory of Chuck Willis. You can watch the recording of the celebration of life service for Mr. Willis here: https://vimeo.com/573681599/6dc0022e0d.