He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being with family.
Ray was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Willis and uncle Bo Tyndal. He is survived by his mother, Betty Jo Smith, wife Cynthia Willis, son Chris Willis (Selena), grandson Brandon Willis, stepson Ronnie Lyons Jr., and sister Ramona Bilbrey.
A visitation for Ray will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, 2198 K Ville Ave, Auburndale, Florida 33823. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, 2200 K-Ville Ave, Auburndale, Florida 33823.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ottlaughlinfuneralhome.com for the Willis family.