Ronald Lee Willis was born on Oct. 8, 1940 in Chicago IL, and departed this life on Jan. 24, 2023 at his home in Centerville, TN. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall and Ellen Whitaker.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Harrington Willis, son, Phillip Willis, grandchild, Lindsay, step-grandchild, Laklin, and great-grandchild, Ella.

The date and time for the celebration of life will be announced later.