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1937
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2020
FLOYD WILLIS Obituary
FLOYD WILLIS
Floyd Willis, III, "Ron" died on August 12, 2020 of cardiac arrest. He was born on November 24, 1937 in Chico, CA to Floyd Willis, Jr., and Florence Kerns Willis. He was a 1956 graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD, the University of Maryland, and the George Washington School of Law. Ron practiced law in Montgomery County for his entire career, first as Deputy Public Defender, then as a partner in the law firm of Trimm, Donohue, McDanald, Willis, and McGuckian before becoming a sole practitioner for many years. Ron had the high honor of arguing a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. He led an exceptional life centered on family, myriad friends, golf and vacations in Sun Valley, Idaho and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He had a passion for vintage Jaguars, his German Shepherds, the Redskins, and the O's. Ron was happiest when he and his wife, Carolyn were hosting dinners at their Rockville home and when their Sun Valley home was full of friends. For over 30 years, Ron chaired an annual golf trip that brought together numerous lawyers and judges. It was an extremely popular outing and an honor to participate. Ron's character was defined by generosity, kindness, honesty, and loyalty. He could also be a fierce competitor in court and on the golf course. His death leaves a large hole in the hearts of all who knew him. Ron is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn (Goss); son, Eric (Kiersten Rasch) of Kensington, MD; and daughter, Lara, (Dan James) of Lake Oswego, OR; and grandchildren, Grace, Johnny, Casey, and Anna. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to your local Animal Shelter or favorite charity.
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Charlie Baker
July 14, 2024
My best friend at Montgomery Blair in 1953-55. I regrettably lost touch with him after graduation from West Point and going off to the Army. As good a friend as I ever had. When I came home for summer leave, he terrorized me with his slides around curves in his Dad's Mercury. Everything about his character in the obituary are totally correct. Charlie Baker, 2024.
Ilan and Barbara Levi
August 22, 2020
One of the things Ron loved best
Was hosting a steak and wine fest.
For friends, he would often prepare
Ceasar salad, his signature fare.
He was ever a tolerant man
When it came to that raucous Goss clan.
Some trips were those he might choose
Like Maui or a Mexican cruise*
But others were not such a treat
Like a houseboat in sweltering heat.
For the golf games, he did get in gear
And his team won the trophy one year.
At Trivial Pursuit, he was the king
‘Cuz he read and recalled EVERYTHING
Crossword puzzles were his morning fare.
It’s something that we two could share.
He loved sports, both to watch and to play
They were on his TV every day.
In discussions, he used ears more than lips
But came up with succinct and wry quips.
A most generous person by far,
He loved sharing home, food and car.
He lent his cool Jags to his friends
Regardless of how it might end!
His Shepards were part of his life
Though at times they caused marital strife.
He had the dog near as he’d read
While Carolyn would train, walk and feed.
While his dogs and his cars meant a lot
Wife and kids were his biggest soft spot.
Subdued though he was in his style
You would read love and pride in his smile.
In our lives, Ron has played a big part
There’s a big hole in all of our hearts
He meant lots to each one of us
Though we know Ron would hate all this fuss.
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