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Howard WILLIS Obituary
Howard L. Willis "Bud", age 76, of Dayton, passed away
Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born to the late Henry and Mildred (Lapp) Willis. Bud was retired from S&P Painting
after 25 years. He enjoyed
fishing, working in his yard, and NHRA racing. He was
preceded in death by his dear sister, Priscilla McCoy. He is
survived by his wife of 55 years, Diana Willis; his children, Kamerale Rea (Joe), Cynthia Moffitt (Quinn); grandchildren, Jackie (Eric) Hall, Christopher Collins, Amanda (Alex) Everhart, Alex Collins, Hannah (Josh) Eckley, Sarah Rea, and Hunter Moffitt; two great-grandchildren, Liana Eckley and Reagan Hall; sisters-in-law,
Judy (Tommy) Wooley, and Sharon (Gary) Reed; and a host of
nieces and nephews, special friends, Richard Folino and Craig Ransom. Bud will be missed by his friends and neighbors whom he would always stop to chat with. As he would say, "That's my story and I'm sticking to it". No services will
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Marcia Barber And Howard Kilgo
April 26, 2021
a wonderful neighbor and will be truly missed. We give our condolence deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Willis family.
Astrid Socrates-Patterson
April 25, 2021
Diana - I’m so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. I hope that the love and support of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Love, Astrid
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