William “Bill” Gordon Willis, age 79, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022. William was born June 5, 1943 in Flat Rock, Michigan to Marion Willis (Peters) and Willard Willis.
Bill graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1961. Bill continued his education at Adrian College.
He married Susan, his best friend on April 13, 1996. The couple enjoyed traveling to their tropical paradise in Key West and spending time with their beloved Golden Retrievers.
Bill was most happy in nature and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and boating.
His children remember him as a caring father who had never met someone he couldn’t find common ground with in conversation.
William is survived by his sons William Gordon Willis Jr. (Evet) and Christopher Willis (Jammie); his sisters Sue Stevens (Ronald) and Wendy Rank (Kim), his brother Willard Willis (Barbara Abbema); his grandchildren Andrew Willis, Hunter Willis, Brittney Bailey, Nick Jenkins, Kobe Jenkins, Devin Carroll, Christian Hurst, Blair Willis, Alexandra Willis, and Reia Willis; his six great-grandchildren.
William was preceded in death by his wife Susan Willis (Conover); his father Willard Willis; his mother Marion Willis (Peters), and Ronald Stevens.
A visitation for William will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Muehlig Funeral Chapel, 403 S 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. A celebration of life will occur Friday, July 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM, 403 S 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. A reception will follow until 7:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan: www.grrom.com or Search Dog Foundation: www.searchdogfoundation.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.muehligannarbor.com for the Willis family.
