Ronnie Ray Willis, 55, of Ashville, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Kobacker House after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born August 24, 1956 in Westerville, son of the late Larmer Wood and Ada M. Willis.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Richard Wood. He worked for the City of Columbus.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Sandra Hankinson Willis; daughter, Sheryl (Jeremy) Himes; son, Steven (Karla Shoemaker) Willis; sisters, Marie (Nelson) Connell, Georgeanne (Bob) McClain and Shirley (George) James; brothers, Larry (Sharon) Willis, Ken Wood and Charles (Nan) Wood; grandchildren, princesses', Erica, Kayla, Kiyla and Daisy; buddy, Jeremy; pork chop, Mychael; best friend, Bob Rife; beloved dog and grandpa's baby, Colby and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 12:00-2:00 and 4:00-8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway Grove City.
Funeral service will be Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Concord Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the James Cancer Hospital and Kobacker House.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Central Region Office-FRAO 5555 Frantz Rd. Dublin, OH 43017.
Ronnie was a jack of all trades and master of none. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to have met him.