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Timothy WILLS Obituary
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his former wife and life companion, Karen Booth Wills, of Walkertown, N.C., daughter, Andrea Lawhorn, of Vinton; stepchildren, Tammy Sides, of Rocky Mount, Va., Becky Carter and Christopher Gorris (Tina), of Kernersville, N.C.; sister, Ina Wills Link (Donald); brothers, John Wills (Pat), Paul Wills, of Roanoke, and Phillip Wills, of Atlanta, Ga. He is also survived by beloved grandchildren, Brittany Lawhorn, Taylor Lawhorn, Jaden Carter and Daniel Gorris; many dear nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was an avid automobile enthusiast with a passion for building powerful engines and restoring muscle cars. His 40 plus years in the automotive industry included salesman and technical advisor for Keystone Automotive, Mustangs Unlimited and AutoZone.
A quiet, kind, gentle man with great compassion for animals, he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel noon Saturday, June 29, 2013, with the Rev. David Derrow officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at Oakey's South Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy WILLS
Karen Wills
July 7, 2013
I will always love you! Miss you and holding you in my heart til we meet again.
Linda Houston
July 1, 2013
Dear Karen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, he sounds like a wonderful man and wish I had met him. May God watch over you and the family and give you strength.
Love, Linda and Chip Houston
July 1, 2013
I think the best description has been given - A quiet, kind, gentle man with great compassion for animals and a passion for cars.
Karen,I can only pray for God to shower you with so much love and comfort that you are able to reflect on fond memories and smile so much that your saddness fades away. I wish the same for his precious family. Much love to all!
June 30, 2013
Karen so sorry to hear about Tim you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let us know.We love you
Loraine DeFoe Hughes
June 29, 2013
Karen, I am so sorry for your lose. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Buster
June 29, 2013
Karen - may your love all sustain you at this time. Tim was a good man. I love and miss you my friend.
Angelo Russo
June 28, 2013
So sorry for the family loss. You have my deepest condolences. Much love to you all my dear cousins.
Angelo Russo
June 28, 2013
So sorry for the loss of Tim. Much love to the family and of course you have my deepest condolences.
Marche' Black
June 28, 2013
Keeping you all in thought and prayers. May your memories sustain your grief and bring peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Lorrie Bramlett
June 28, 2013
To all the Wills family members,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Tim was a gentle, kind man and he will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. Mrs. Wills and Ina, I Love you!
Mike Forehand
June 27, 2013
Tim, over many years you were at times an uncle, an older brother, and always a friend. We will miss you and can't wait to see your car all finished.
Mary Lowell Suttle
June 27, 2013
Dear Wills' family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have lost 2 of your dearly loved family members in recent years. I know you miss and will miss them. I also know they are in a place of love and beauty and happiness. Please know how much I care.
Love,
Mary Lowell
Chris Gorris
June 26, 2013
Tim, we had some great conversations and even better times turning wrenches together. I know I didn't call you dad often but you knew that is what you were to me and what you always will be. The Javelin we have built together will roll on forever. I miss you dearly and will keep you always in my heart.
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