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Kevin Willis Obituary

Kevin E. Willis, Sr. TRENTON - Kevin E. Willis, Sr., age 47, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Hamilton. Born in Trenton he was a lifelong resident. Kevin was educated at McCorristin Catholic High School, Mercer County Community College, and Montgomery College in Maryland. His employment included Ann Klein Forensic Center, Comm Corp, and most recent the City of Trenton. He served as an U.S. Army National Guard. Kevin was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Sons of Solomon Lodge, North Trenton Football League, and Boy Scouts of America. Preceded in death by his uncle Bobby White, paternal grandfather Clarence Z. Willis Sr., maternal grandmother Eunice Turner, maternal grandfather Stanley Bailey, and maternal great grandmother Kathleen Benjamin. Kevin is survived by his wife Lynette Willis, father Clarence Z. Willis Jr., mother Stan E. Willis, grandmother Jannie L. Willis, two daughters Jenisch Corporan (Angel) and Natasha Whitehurst (Damon), three sons Kevin Willis Jr., Kavon Z. Willis, and Theodore "Choo", three sisters Juanika "Nikki" Willis, Monae Hicks, and LaKisha Tillery-Williams (Kenny), brother Dionandre Tillery, three adopted brothers Karl Williams (Loretta), Tremaine Byrd (Anetra), and Joseph Collier (Celeste), two aunts Hazel Holloway (Sterling), and Eveleen Loftin (Victor), great aunt Mary Dill, a special friend Theresa White and her 3 children, and a host of other relatives and friends. There will be a bereavement service on Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 6 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Shiloh Baptist Church 340 Rev. S. Howard Woodson Way Trenton, NJ. Calling hour will be 10am until time of service at the church. Interment-Colonial Memorial Park Hamilton, NJ. Arrangements are by the Hughes Funeral Home.

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Published by The Trentonian from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2014.

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Theresa

February 15, 2024

10 years my love. 10 long years. Not a day has gone by that my life today included your name or memory or my 1st grandchild bearing your name Kevin. The kids and I have always kept you alive by saying your name and sharing memories. This day and all the milestones in life where missing one person.. you.. I miss you forever papa.. my heart will forever be broken
Con amor siempre Mama

Baby sis-Kisha

February 13, 2022

As the anniversary of your passing approaches, I cant help but to think of you. I hear you often and speak of funny moments with you. You still are and will always be the biggest giant in my eyes. I miss you and love you today and everyday. Rest well my big brother and please tell daddy and grannie I said hello.
Love Kisha

stan willis

February 14, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. love you son

stan willis

March 5, 2019

I will forever miss you !! Love you so much!!!!!

Chan Ali

April 28, 2018

Rest in peace my childhood friend. Jr

December 15, 2015

Happy birthday in heaven brother, miss you!!

February 17, 2015

My Dear Child, Kevin I will forever
miss you was out to visit you on Saturday, has been 1 yr. since you went to your resting place my you rest forever in peace and no you are loved and missed. Love you Mom Nikki Ciani

January 4, 2015

Mi amor.. tu eres mi vida.. tu eres mi amor siempre.. mi papa..

December 11, 2014

Hey Daddy thinking of you! You know im just like you in so many way! I miss you and love you! Wish I could text you lol!

December 11, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN! WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS YOU MORE EACH DAY. MAY YOU REST IN LOVEING PEACE ,AND NO WE LOVE YOU.
YOUR MOM ,NIKKI,CIANI

July 29, 2014

Kevin I light this candle in your hornor. Your father is not doing well but we are praying for him, I know how much you love him and he love you even more.Mom well take care of things.

July 29, 2014

r.i.p. my brother love you

anetra and tremaine byrd

July 28, 2014

missing you more each day but thanking you for bringing our families together.

July 28, 2014

kevin it has been almost six months, I miss you so much! but Iam holding my self to gether for this is what you would want me to do.my life has changed a lot. I value life and the family for we no when. I think God for the time I had you. rest my child. I love you.family love you!

July 26, 2014

Kevin: After your transition, it has been tough, to carry on to say the least. The times we've shared, I'll treasure for life. With eternal love, Your brother Doug and Jamir.

stan willis

May 19, 2014

Kevin, Its your Mom it has now been 3 months I will forever miss you,I feel like you may call anytime love you son Your mom

Vevienne Ebanks

April 3, 2014

Mrs. Willis,
I am so sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. I am praying for you and your family. Please give my love to Nikki.

Love,

Vevienne

Stan Willis

March 27, 2014

It has been 30 days and Mommy, Nikki and Ciani miss you so much.

Love, Mommy

February 26, 2014

Dear Stan, LaKisha,Hazel and Willis Family
May the Peace of God be with you. Remembering all the good times you shared with Kevin,will bring a smile to your faces.

Diane Dash-Thompson and Family

Donna Takach Stettler

February 25, 2014

Praying for the Willis family.

February 24, 2014

My Deepest Condolences to the Family and Loved Ones on the loss of Kevin Willis. Remembering him as an officer of AKFC. Always a gentleman with an infectious smile. May He Rest in Peace. Brenda Randall

Christine Quinn

February 24, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. We were classmates at McCorristin. My sincere condolences to the Willis family.

María A Quiñones

February 24, 2014

My condolences to Lynette Willis. He will be missed!

Javier Rodriguez

February 24, 2014

Niki, and Ms.Willis, my thoughts and condolences to the family, Kevin will be greatly missed.Rest in Peace my friend....

Dion Edwards

February 24, 2014

Kevin, rest in peace bro. we go a long way back. (NJ National Guard. You will be remembered. God Bless, God Keep, and may God welcome you into eternal rest..PEACE

Yevette Whitehurst

February 24, 2014

My condolences to Kevin Willis, Jr and the entire Willis family. May the peace and comfort of God be your strength during ths most difficult time.

February 24, 2014

To the willis family,My name is Tracey a good buddy of kevin sorry for loss with all my love..

Kim McQuade

February 24, 2014

Stan, Nikki & Cianni,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your wonderful memories of Kevin help you through this difficult time.

Colleen Thomas

February 24, 2014

God bless the Willis family. I was a 1985 classmate of Kevin's from McCorristin. So sorry for your loss.
-Colleen Thomas
Alcoa, Tennessee

Marvina Jackson

February 24, 2014

Stan,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Marvina Jackson

Danielle & Tim London

February 24, 2014

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Willis Family, Nikki and Ms. Stan, so sorry for your loss...May God give you the strength you need in this time.

Jennifer Whitfield

February 24, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. My Condolences go out to the Willis Family.

Jacqueline Harris

February 24, 2014

May God keep the family in His perfect peace and carry you thru your time of grief. Kevin, I'll miss your 1,000 watt smile!!! MCHS Class of '85 has lost a true Iron Mike!!!

February 23, 2014

Nikki so sorry to hear about the passing of Kevin. May God Bless you and you family. Des Denson

Kristin McDonald

February 23, 2014

Stan, my condolences to you and the family on your loss! You are in my prayers.

February 23, 2014

Nikki my thoughts and prays are with you and your family !!!! Wanda Snow and Family !!!

February 23, 2014

my condolences and deepest heart felt sympathy go out to the Willis family may god have mercy on his soul. amen!

Kev Downing

February 23, 2014

My condolences go out to the Willis family. I went to McCorriston with Kevin, he was OUR protector. We loved him dearly. Keva Downing

kyra randolph

February 23, 2014

lIFE LONG FRIEND. AND TRULY AN AMAZING SPIRIT. WE GREW UP IN NORTH TRENTON "LINCOLN HOMES" GOD HAS GIVEN KEVIN HIS WINGS... BLESSINGS TO ALL THAT KEVIN HAS LEFT A SPARK OF LOVE IN YOUR HEARTS! 4-EVER A FREIND..

Gwendolyn Flack

February 23, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of Kevin passing

Sandy Green

February 23, 2014

Ms Stan, Lynette and Family we are sending our prayers and love to you all at this difficult time. May god strengthen you at this time it's very hard to lose a love one. God needed an Angel and he chose a very fine young man God bless and we love you Ms Stan Aunt Chubby niece .

Morris and Sara Kimble

February 23, 2014

To the Willis family:
May God bless, keep and comfort you during your time of bereavement.
With sincere condolences,

Ericka Howell

February 22, 2014

Praying for The Willis Family Kevin will be missed

Wm. & Sonya Brown & Family

February 22, 2014

Nikki/ Ms.Stan
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sincere Condolence

ROSIE COOPER

February 22, 2014

I PRAY FOR STRENGTH FOR THE WILLIS FAMILY. MAY GOD GUIDE YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE WITH YOUR LOST. MET KEVIN IN MY TEENAGE YEARS WE GREW UP ON THE SAME STREET, HAD A LOT OF FUN TOGETHER. R.I.P KEVIN

Tracy Goss

February 22, 2014

My prayers and sympathy goes out to Kevin's family. May God comfort you in these hours. I went to school wih Kevin. He was a wonderful person who will be truly missed.

Michael Wright

February 22, 2014

Peaceful Journey.....

Michael Loffredo

February 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin and his family during this time of sorrow. I was a classmate of Kevin's in high school as well as his teammate on the football team. Lord I pray that you provide Kevin's family with the strenght,courage, and guidance they need during this difficult time. Eternal rest, grant onto Kevin O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace my friend !

Sherry Baker Patterson

February 21, 2014

I went to high school with Kevin and wan to express my deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless you at this difficult time.

Minister & Mrs. Earl A. Jackson

February 21, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the family of Kevin Willis. Sincere prayers to his dear wife Lynette Willis and in-laws Reverend & Deaconess Kenneth & Crystal McRae.

February 21, 2014

To the entire family of Kevin...we send up our eternal prayers for you to find peace in the Love of God and know that Kevin is now a soldier in Heaven. We have such good memories of our children (Shane,Tanette, Nickki,Kevin,Asha,Kyra,Tyra) growing up in Lincoln Holmes. What a village we shared. It's so very close to my heart I cannot imagine how to embrace this loss of Kevin's earthly presence. He lives on in God's unchanging hands. Please accept our deepest condolences with love and prayer.
Theresa Paris James, Lawrenceville, NJ
Trevor Shane Clegg, Columbia, TN
Tanette Denise Clegg, Trenton, NJ
Mom Vivian Paris & Jasper Clark, Ewing,NJ
Dr. Carl F. Paris, NYC

Lashay Johnson

February 21, 2014

A treasure in the earth - kind and gentle - big smile - bigger heart - praying comfort for the family.

February 21, 2014

Hi im kavons mom sorry to hear about kevin.

Michelle Maglione

February 21, 2014

I am so very sorry..I graduated from High School with Kevin....always a gentlemen....."Don't allow any sadness to dwell in your soul, for sadness prevents the Holy Spirit from acting freely" My prayers to the family...

Sue Willever -Masterpole

February 21, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing...We were in the same homeroom at McCorristin HS....My Prayers to his Family

Romualdo Villafane

February 21, 2014

My condolences to Kevin's family. Kevin was my classmate at McCorristan. He was well loved by us, especially with his great sense of humor. Rest in peace my friend.

Fanell

February 21, 2014

My prayers are with the family. I went to school with Kevin. Such a great person and a great smile. My heart is sad right now. Nikki you and your mom and family are in my prayers.

Fanell ~ McCorristin

February 21, 2014

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. May God Bless his family in their time of need. Kevin was a good guy and he will be missed....Kimberlyn Tard, McCorristin class of 85

LaTasha Horton

February 21, 2014

My condolences to my dear friend and sister Lynette Willis and family, I pray that God comfort you and give you peace during this sorrowful time. Kevin will truly be missed.

Rest in Paradise my friend and brother.

LaTasha Horton and Family

Nicole Fraser

February 21, 2014

Sending prayers and condolences to both Theresa and Kevin's families during this time. Kevin was a great friend and a good man. He is loved and will be missed.

Lenora Tillery-Daniels

February 21, 2014

My prayers go out to the family and others who hold Kevin dear in heart. Praying for God to comfort you during this difficult time.

Rodney "Timm" Jenkins

February 21, 2014

Say it ain't so. I am lost for words. I have had the pleasure of knowing kev since Jr. High School. It breaks my heart to hear of his passing. My prayers are with Nikki and the rest of the family. May the peace of God comfort and strengthen you in this time of need.

February 21, 2014

I have so many meories of Kevin, growing up in Lincoln Homes. My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the family. May God keep you strong and encouraged.

Joe Collier

February 21, 2014

Eternally...

Joe Collier

February 21, 2014

I'm still in my disbelief that my Brother from another Mother has passed. His spirit dwells within those whom loved him and knew him forever! God Bless and keep his family forever more!

Theresa White

February 21, 2014

Mi amor. Tu tiene mi corazon. You are an amazing man. My best friend, my protector, my everything. When I am in your arms I am complete. We are a blessing to each other. I was created to love you unconditionally. The love we share is priceless. We never used the word goodbye. It was always "see you later papa/baby. So I am telling you now I WILL "see you later papa. I love you, I love you my papa. My King Teddy Bear. ??????????? Love always and forever. Your Mama , Your Divine Creation

Lenora Green-Ross

February 21, 2014

Condolences to my god-family, may God wrap His loving arms around you during this difficult time.

Reenae Jones

February 21, 2014

To Mr. Clarence,Kisha ,Niki and family, you have my deepest condolences. I'm praying for your comfort and peace during this hard time, May Kevin rest in Heaven's peace!
Love y'all,
Reenae and family
(Doris daughter)

Lakisha Williams

February 21, 2014

Big bro ..I'm gonna miss you. You will forever be my big superhero....I love you Kevin.

Love,
Kisha

February 20, 2014

My Condolences go out to the Family at this time , Of their loss Kevin u . Dear Friend I see ur smile from when we use to sit ,side by side in school as class mates " ur gonna b forever missed & always n my heart Amen "Love u tears tear, tears ' The Ellerbe Family

Derrick & Sonya Freeman

February 20, 2014

To The Family of the Late Kevin Willis, Sr.: "Please know that Kev was a real good person. I have known Kev for many years and he was always a great person to be around. His warm personality is what made him stand out from the rest. I know that he touched many people and will be sorely missed. Wow, i am shocked and saddened. Praying for the family and all who had the pleasure of knowing Kevin. R.I.P. Kevin, a true Angel. Gone but will never be forgotten. God Bless.

Lana Cooke-Rainer

February 20, 2014

Stan, I was grieved to hear of Kevins passing. My sympathy is with you and the family. God bless you all at this time.

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