Harley Major Willey Jr.

Harley was born in Durant, Oklahoma to Harley and Ada Willey on October 5, 1929. He went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2011. Harley was an active member of Prestoncrest Church of Christ since 1976. Harley attended High School at Highland Park High school and graduated in 1948. Harley was an Eagle Scout. He attended TCU, and graduated in 1952. While in college he was a member of the TCU Band. He was also in the National Guard during College. Harley was a lifetime member of the Hella Shrine Temple. On August 28, 1954 Harley married Marilyn Cammack (the girl who put his initials in bacon on top of his baked beans.) They were Happily Married for 57 Years, and had 3 Children, Mike, Pat, and Molley.

After College, Harley got involved in the Automotive Aftermarket, and began marketing automotive products. In 1957, Harley Joined Hirsig – Frazier, an Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturer’s Representative firm, where his father was a partner. Harley lived in Little Rock, then New Orleans while covering Arkansas & Louisiana as a sales representative from 1957 to 1968. In 1968, Harley moved to Dallas to become the President of Hirsig – Frazier, and remained President until his retirement in 1994. During Harley’s tenure the company grew and prospered, and became a nationally recognized Automotive Sales Agency Firm. Harley was well respected by all of his piers, and friends. His Honesty, Integrity, and Character served him well in his career and with his family. We will always remember him as a Loving, Caring Father, who always had time to listen to our concerns and needs, and would do anything for his family and friends. Harley never met a stranger, and strived to live the words of Mathew 22:37-40. Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”.

Harley is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Cammack Willey; sons, Mike and wife Sharon Willey, Patrick and wife Lori Willey; Daughter, Molley McCormack; brother, Joe and Wife Mary Ann Willey; Grandchildren, Stephen Willey, Rachel Willey, Kathleen Willey, & Peter Willey.

Harley will be truly missed by all of us.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Sparkman Funeral Home in Richardson. Memorial Service will be held 12:00 PM, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Prestoncrest Church of Christ, 6022 Preston Crest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230. A private burial will take place at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home, 5700 Winter Have Dr., Albuquerque, NM 87120 or online at acch4kids.org or to The Salvation Army.