Lawrence "Larry" Willis

Lawrence L. Willis

February 10th, 1945 – February 26th, 2026

Lawrence L. Willis (Larry) 81, Glenolden; was born in Philadelphia, Pa to the late Ralph L. & Helen E. (Livingston) Willis.

Larry graduated from John Bartram High School. He was a Master Mason; a member of the Upper Darby Square Club; and past Monarch of the Delco Grotto. Larry's entrepreneurial spirit took many turns through his lifetime. His most notable career moment is when he turned a little corner store into a thriving local business in Upper Darby, PA. Larry loved spending time with all his family & friends, fishing, camping (in a trailer) and photography.

Larry was preceded in death by his son Lawrence L. Willis Jr. and his siblings Joan M. Clavin, Ralph L. Willis Jr., and Linda A. Strickland.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 57 yrs Cassandra (Paynter) Willis, daughter Deborah (Christopher) Small, Grandson Sean (Theodora) Small. He is also survived by his great grandchild, nieces & nephews and siblings Helen Read and Carol Bedrosian.

Family and friends are invited to attend Larry's visitation Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, from 10:00-11:00am; followed by a small service at 11am at Cavanagh Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital https://www.shrinerschildrens.org (See Link Below)