Willis Ray Haws

Willis Ray Haws, formerly of Beauty, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, in Bean Station, Tennessee.
He was born on July 28, 1938, in West Virginia to the late Janie Blackburn and Hezekiah
Haws. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Haws.
Willis graduated with his bachelor's degree in 1960 from the University of Kentucky, where he also earned three Master's Degrees. He went on to work in education as a principal, high school counselor and school administrator for many years. In the early 80's he worked in the central office as Director of Buildings, Grounds and Transportation for a brief time. He retired from education in September of 1994. He was a member of the Warfield Masonic Lodge #882 for over 50 years, a Shriner, and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was also a member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, the Big Sandy Retired Teachers and the Martin County Retired Teachers. He was also a member of the Gideons International.
Willis married his beloved wife, Shirley, on July 19, 1969.
He is survived by his daughter, Teddi of Warsaw, Kentucky; brothers, John David (Ruth) Fleming of Taylorsville, Kentucky, and Hayes (Elizabeth) Moore of Bean Station, Tennessee; grandchildren, Shalynda (Dalton) Harris and Jamie Oscar Scott; great-granddaughter, Aubryn Ray Harris; and a special friend of the family, Kelly Coffey. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, David Hayes Moore of Riverside, CA, Savannah Moore-Holmes of Mainesville, OH, and Sabrina Moore of Johnson County.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Martin County Middle School, 130 Middle School Dr., Warfield, KY with Wayman McGuire and Fred Wiles officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmond Cemetery in Prestonsburg, KY. Friends may visit at the Callaham Funeral Home in Inez on Friday from 6:00-9:00pm with special services and Masonic rites starting at 6:30. In memory of Willis, Donations can be made to Gideons International. Arrangements are under the direction of the Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.