Dennis R. Wills

Dennis R. Wills obituary

Dennis R. Wills

Dennis Wills Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Service & Crematory on Sep. 19, 2025.

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DENNIS R. WILLS, 79, of PALM BAY, FL., formerly of Middletown, OH, passed away on July 14 at Palm Bay Hospital ICU. Dennis was born on October 21, 1945, to Virginia Marie Buchanan and Arlie Cress from Coeburn, VA.
He was a 1963 graduate of Monroe High School and later served as a Military Policeman from 1965-1967 in the US Army. Before going into the Army, he worked at AK Steel and returned there after his military service. Dennis worked in the Hot Strip Roll Shop and retired in 1999.
Dennis was the husband of Carol Ann (Young) Wills. He is also survived by his son, Dennis Wills II, and his wife Kristine; granddaughters Gracie and Gabby; one brother, Eddie Buchanan; and one sister, Debbie Trousdale; two deceased siblings, Kay Zimmerman and Roger Wills of Middletown.
Dennis was a very loving husband and father, known for his humor and fun personality. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne, FL at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

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