Willis Reese West Jr.

It is with great sorrow that we announce Willis West, aged 68, passed away Monday December 8th 2025 in Venice, Florida. Raised in Berlin Center, Ohio, following a lucrative high school football career, he graduated in 1976. Willis went on to work for over 30 years at WCI Steel in Warren as a mechanical technician and millwright. A devoted father above all else, he was known for his enthusiasm for restoring classic cars, NASCAR racing, hunting & fishing, loving dogs, and his sense of humor.

He is survived by his partner, Susan Rogers; his mother, Marjorie West, brother Wesley (Kelly) West, sister Theresa (Conway) Andersen; niece Caitlyn (Cason) Antilley, grand-nephew Conrad; Four loving daughters; Nicole (Koady) Greene, Brooke (Jeremy) Bishop, Laura (Tom) Parkes, and Dianna West (Rob Alexe); As well as his grandchildren, Tatum, Rylee, Paige, and Chazz; and great-grandson Bellamy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Reese West Sr.

While nothing could ever prepare a family for their loss, they are left with the knowledge he is not in pain, and lived his life to the fullest extent he could. He said, “I've lived a good life. I've pursued all my dreams, done everything I wanted– and I raised my girls. I'm a proud Dad. There’s only one adventure left for me and God will take me when he's ready.”

The family is mourning privately at this time and ask in lieu of flowers you donate to a charity or church of your choosing, in his honor.