Richard D. Willis, age 72, of Highland, died Sunday, January 14, 2007 at the Highland District Hospital.  He was born August 18, 1934 in Greene County, the son of the late Floyd and Margaret (Jacobs) Willis.  He retired in 1996 from Mac Tools in Sabina after over forty-one years of service.  He attended the Highland United Methodist Church.  He was a car fanatic, and loved Fords in particular.  Enjoying and caring for his cars with his family was his passion.  On August 19, 1955, in Leesburg, he married Dora (Clay) Willis, who survives.  He is also survived by a daughter, Paula and her husband Dirk Simmons of Leesburg, three grandchildren, Tabitha (Lee Brokaw) Simmons of Highland, Chase Simmons of Leesburg, Heather Simmons of Leesburg, two great grandchildren, Skyler Brokaw of Highland and Brock Brokaw of Highland, three sisters, two brothers, a very special aunt and uncle, Milly and Martin Jacobs of Bowersville, a brother-in-law Henry Clay of Washington State, and a sister-in-law, Louella Williamson of Greenfield.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Ellen Willis.   Funeral services for Mr. Willis will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Turner Funeral Home in Leesburg.  Rev. Mary Cyrus will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Leesburg.  Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Turner Funeral Home in Leesburg.  Memorial donations may be made to the Leesburg Area Life Squad, P.O. Box 231, Leesburg, Ohio 45135, or the Highland United Methodist Church, 7828 S.R. 28, Highland, Ohio 45132.  For more information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc

 


 
Betty Wise
 
 
Monday, January 15, 2007
 
08:55 PM

Leesburg, Ohio

Dear Dora & Family: So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you.

Betty Wise


 
Betty Wise
 
 
Monday, January 15, 2007
 
08:58 PM

Leesburg, Ohio

Dear Dora and Family: So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Betty Wise


 
Roseanna "Davis" McNeal
 
mcneal_trucking@yahoo.com
 
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
 
03:39 AM

11611 SR 72 Leesburg, OH 45135

Dora/Paula:

My thoughts are with you at this time. Know that God is watching over you and will guide you. The "red car" (Ford I believe)is one of Highland's Landmarks.


 
Sue Vicory
 
svicory000@ameritech.net
 
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
 
06:45 PM

2940 Harris Road Broadview Hts., Ohio 44147

Dora and Paula, My love and prayers are with you. I will always remember what you and Richard did for me when I lived next door. I know he is in Heaven because of all the love he showed everyone thru the years. God bless and keep you. Sue

 

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