Raymond Willis

Raymond Willis, age 67, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Ray was born in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Florida at 6 weeks old and grew up in Melbourne. Married in Palm Bay at Peace Lutheran Church to JoAnn on December 1st, 1979 and made Palm Bay their home.

Pre-deseced in death by Dewey Willis (Dad), Mary Ellen Field (Mom), Jack Field (Step Dad), Kathy Willis (sister) Linda Phillabaum & Sharon Dean (half sisters), Kenneth Willis (Brother)

Survived by JoAnn Willis (Wife), Ryan Willis & Joseph Willis (Sons), Dennis Willis (Brother), Brenda Willis (Sister in law) Carol McKenna (John) Christine Arienta (David) (twin sister in laws who thought of Ray as their brother) Mary Dingley, Barbara (Balcom) Dowhen (sister in laws) and Mike Thurn (brother in law). Nieces & nephews: Tracy (Phillabaum) Cale, Shawn Phillabaum, Brian Finley, Scott Finley (Ellen) Kenny Willis, Kimberly (Willis) Rossi (Steven), Angie Willis, Deke Willis, Kevin Willis, Jacqueline Willis, great nephew John Michael Bailes who spent a lot of his childhood with his great uncle Ray, and many more great nieces and nephews. Aunt Ruth Claude, Aunt Ann Todd, Aunt Sis and Uncle Pete who have been like mom and dad since his parents passed, "Aunt" Betty Mae Vaughn and "Aunt" Ann Coffey (honorary Aunts)

A celebration of life for Raymond will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Discover Life Church, 3550 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, FL.

In lieu of flowers donations to Parkhurst Academy at Discover Life Church

http://www.parkhurst.org/about-us/supportpa.cfm

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Willis family.