Edward M. “Soapy” Wills age 86 of Wolcott, Connecticut, formerly of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Wolcott. He was born August 27, 1923 in Vigo, Ohio the son of the late George K. and Alma (Hinson) Wills. Mr. Wills had retired after thirty years of service from the Proctor and Gamble Company. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II receiving the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with one star, the American Area Medal and the Victory Medal. He was a member of the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 361, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1161 and the VFW Post 9094. After Mr. Wills retired, he and his wife, Wilma made there home in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida and in 2008 moved to Wolcott, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wilma (Preston) Wills, one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Gary Breeze of Waynesville, Ohio, one son, John Wills of Wolcott, Connecticut and one grandson, Jeremy Wills of Wolcott, Connecticut. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at the New Vienna IOOF Cemetery. Leo Kuhn will officiate. Military honors will be presented at the graveside by the Highland County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the New Vienna Church of Christ Annex in New Vienna, Ohio. The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
Dear Mrs wills, Joyce ,John ,and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you all in my prayers. God Bless you All. Dianne Robbins Wilson
Dear Wilma & Family... So sorry to hear of Soapy's passing. He was such a delight to talk with...always with a joke and one of the happiest outlooks on life in general. May God grant you all comfort and peace in the days ahead, remembering with great joy he best of times you've all shared. Leslie (Ludwick) Ramsey & Family
Dear Wilma and family' It was with sorrow that we read of the passing of Soapy.Not only did I know and like Soapy very much but the whole Wills family have been special in our life. Yes your family John and his Sister but Georgia Mae and Alma as well as their parents. Time has a way of passing by and we are left with memories.We are Gthankful for those memories from school days to swiming pool adventures and raising children, MayGod bless you all. Skip and KristenG
Joyce and John and families: I was sorry to hear of Soapy's passing. He was definately an unforgettable character and I always enjoyed his visits at the AAA office (way back when). May God hold you close as you grieve your loss.
Dear family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your many happy memories will help you through this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Dear Wilma, Joyce, Gary, and John. Sorry we can't be there. Will be thinking of you.
Dear Wilma, Joyce, Gary and John, Would be there if we could. Will have you in our prayers.
Wilma,John and Joyce-Sorry to hear of Soapy's passing. He was always such a character. Our thoughts are with you. Sandy and Cindy
We were so sorry to hear of Soapy's passing. We were out of town, and did not hear of it until Friday. We have such happy memories of Soapy, and how he always welcomed us in thier home. An unforgetable man! Please accept our sincere sympathy. Wilma, you are in our thoughts and prayers. To Joyce and Gary: WE LOVE YOU!
Dear Wilma, Joyce, John and family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many wonderful memories of each of you while in Hillsboro and at the pool and everything. Soapy had a wonderful sense of humor and I remember his laughter and smile. I was unable to attend the memorial, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you peace. With loving kindness and compassion, jane, Linda and Ann Nye.