Charles Willis Obituary
Born May 19, 1947, in Sandstone, West Virginia, he was the son of Jesse and Emma (Smith) Willis and has three older siblings: Dixie, Irene and Kenneth.
Proceeded in death by his wife, Kim and beloved pug, Jack.
Survived by his two daughters, Kimberly A. Smith and Christina L. Zwilling of Ohio, three grandchildren Lexi (Erik) Orozco, Macy Zwilling (Dylan Armstrong) and Ian Smith, along with one great grandchild (Kellin). He will miss the opportunity to meet a second great grandchild this April. He was close to his sister, Irene (Roger) Ware.
Charles is a Marine veteran serving in the Vietnam War from 1967 through 1970 earning a purple heart. He is also a GM Lordstown retiree with 36 years of service. Many of his years were fulfilled serving as a former member of the Masonic Lodge 462 and VFW Post 3332 in Newtown Falls. He was VFW commander for several of those years.
Private services will be held.
A special thank you to the staff at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Farrell and Jameson Hospitals for their quality care.
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