Robert Adrian Willis, 65, of Manassas Park passed away on Thursday, October 12, at his home, surrounded by family.
Born in Washington, DC on March 4, 1952, Robert was an avid fisherman, who relished spending quiet time with his friends in his special fishing locations. Proud to serve his country, Robert joined the U.S. Army and served for several years in the 82nd Airborne Division. Music was an important part of Robert’s life, he loved listening to the blues and taught himself to play guitar. A classic car enthusiast, Robert enjoyed building model cars throughout his life, and was a big NASCAR fan.
He was proceeded in death by his father, James Walter Edward Willis, Sr., and his brothers James Walter Edward Willis, Jr., and Jeffrey Franklin Willis. He is survived by his mother, Lottie Marie Willis; sisters, Joan Marie Lowery and husband, Gary, Patricia Ann Mullins and husband, Presley, Deborah Jean Kaumans, Lana Faye Hair, Pamela Kaye Goodman and husband Reverend Jeff, Karen Sue King and Sheri Lynn Hiatt and husband, Frank; a son, Robert Bryan Willis and his grandchildren, Kayla Reece Willis, Isaiah Bryan Willis and Kaden Michael Willis and a daughter, Tina Duncan.
A Memorial service and life celebration will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, 1804 Zachary Taylor Highway, Huntly, Virginia 22640 on Saturday, November 4, 2017. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Bonnie Hahn, 48 Homestead Knoll, Huntly, Virginia 22640. Reception to follow the celebration of life on premise at the schoolhouse.
