Robert Richard Willis

1938 - 2015

Robert Richard Willis obituary, 1938-2015, Ashland, VA

Robert Richard Willis

1938 - 2015

BORN

1938

DIED

2015

Robert Willis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2015.
WILLIS, Robert Richard, 77, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Sylvester and Virginia Goode Willis; and son, Robert Richard Willis, Jr. A retired brick contractor, Robert was also a street rod enthusiast, former member of Independence Ruritan Club, past president of the Masonry Contractors Association of Richmond, and a former member of the James River Driving Association. But what he enjoyed most of all was spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Nuckols Willis; son, David Timothy Willis (Lori); daughter, Robin Paige Willis; grandchildren, Robert David Willis, Jason Andrew Willis, Kevin Lee Willis and Ellen Underwood Willis; great grandchildren, Paisley Sue Willis and Finn Andrew Willis; as well as a host of friends and family who will all miss him dearly. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 3, from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home – Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA 23005, where services will be held on Friday, December 4 at 10:30am. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. Online condolences may be left at www.Nelsenashland.com.

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December 20, 2015

Condolences to the Willis family from your old friend Jeff Bollet

Dolores Lindsey

December 4, 2015

My Dear Brother-In-Law Bobby,
You were always a good brother-in-law to me. I do not ever remember the two of us ever having words in all the years we were family. I can't believe you are gone. There is such an empty space in our family now that you are gone. You will always be in my heart.
Dolores Lindsey - sister-in-law

Darlene Paroly

December 4, 2015

Robin & Family please remember he is never far away as you carry him within your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 3, 2015

Barbara, I know it is hard to be strong right now, so get well soon and let time heal your heart and soul. You are surrounded by those who love and care about you. Please stay in touch with the club. Miss you. Best wishes from Russ and Alice Dolbear.

Cheryl Root

December 3, 2015

Barbara, Robin & David: Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. May your love for each other and the love and support of those around you help you through the days ahead. Each of you remain in my thoughts and prayers.

December 3, 2015

So sorry to hear of Bobby"s passing. We offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. Jim and Pat Perry

John Nichols

December 3, 2015

David, I am sorry to hear about your fathers passing. He left some good memories of "Job site tales" he shared when we all worked together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Norris

December 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always remember the wonderful carriage ride and memory he gave our family and our daughter on her Birthday when she was younger. He was someone everyone respected and am glad we got to know him.
Kenny & Sherry Norris

December 2, 2015

Sorry, for your loss. Thoughts & prayers for you and the family. We will miss seeing him at the Thunderbird meetings.
Charlie & Peggysue Ford (Charles City, VA)

Sue & Steve Patterson

December 2, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We enjoyed his presence and car knowledge at our Tbird Club meetings. Barbara, you and your family are in our prayers.

December 2, 2015

Barbara and Family , so sorry for your loss. you are in my prayers.
Joni and Gale Carneal

December 2, 2015

So sorry. Barbara and family, for your loss. Bobby was a great contributor to so many. Such a positive influence on our community. His memory will remain . Debby Colby

Patty Michalak

December 2, 2015

Oh, so very sad to hear this news. Enjoyed carriage driving with him and seeing him and Barb at car shows. God Bless to all for peace and healing. He loved his horses and his cars, and certainly family before anything else. Love to all.

Bob & Bev Davidson

December 2, 2015

Barbara & family, It's so hard to say goodbye. Bobby was a wonderful brother-in-law and friend. Bobby has been a part of my life since I was 10 years old. I will cherish all of the happy memories and the good times we had. As hard as I prayed that he could stay a little longer God needed him more. May all of the happy memories of your husband, father, grandfather & friend carry you through this sorrowful time. We are & will always be here for you.
Love, Bob & Bev

December 2, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. Please keep leaning on God, because he is away there to comfort you PSALMS 29:11

December 1, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to Robbie and his family.
Love,
Your Springfield Christian Church Family.

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