Richard Allen Willis, age 49, went to heaven on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Born in Nash County on August 21, 1963, he was the son of the late Jack T. Willis and Shelby Jean Harris Willis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Lynn Willis.
Ricky was a truck driver with Waste Industries for almost 15 years. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish with his brother until his health failed. He enjoyed time with friends whether it be a cook-out or just sitting around in the evening.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Kristen Willis; older brother, Johnny Willis; and nephew, Joshua Willis, all of Rocky Mount.
A memorial service to remember Ricky will be held at 2:00pm Monday, April 01, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Pastor Douglas Owens officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Kristen,Johnny and Josh Willis…..My thoughts and Prayers are with you guys….
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TY SO MUCH MS. PENNY ) WE REALLY DO APPRECIATE IT .. WE WILL BE STRONG
R.I.P DAD …. U WILL BE MISS VERY…..I LOVE U SO MUCH I WILL BE MISSING YOU MORE THEN YOU CAN IMAGINE… I WILL BE STRONG FOR U.. I WILL ACHIEVE ALL MY GOALS IN MY LIFE…. I WILL MAKE SURE I WILL PUT THE BIGGEST SMILE ON YOUR FACE … DAD I JUST WANTED TO SAY .. I THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING … YOU HAVE RAISE ME UP TO BE A STRONG ……. FREE SPIRIT…… INDEPENDENT.. MATURE YOUNG LADY ……. YOUR MY BESTFRIEND.. MY TWIN…. I LOVE U SOO MUCH AND I WILLL MISS YOU SOO MUCH ….. WORDS CANT EXPLAIN HOW I FEEL …. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN THEIR HEARTS & WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU DAD … RIP TO AN STRONG. FREE SPIRIT .. KIND….LOYAL INDEPENDENT &ETC MAN.. ) I LOVE YOU DAD … AND MAY U REST IN PEACE
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When we lose a loved one to death, Jesus opened the way for us to gain everlasting life. (Matt.2028) grief & the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times as these, we need to go to means of faith in the merit of Jesus shed blood, that we can we gain ; everlasting life.(John 316) The Bible gives Gods word for comfort. (2 Cor. 1 3,4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah & Jesus feel about death. Jesus who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 149) How did Jesus feel about losing his friend The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarous relatives & friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He groaned in the spirit & became troubled. Then the account says Jesus gave way to tears. (John 11 33,35) Did Jesus grief mean that he had no hope Not at all, in fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11 3,4) Still he felt the pain & sorrow that death brings. Jesus did not claim to perform this amazing miracle on his own. In his prayer just before calling out to Lazarus, he made it clear that Jehovah was the source of the resurrection. (John 1141,42) This was not the only time that Jehovah used his power in this way. The resurrection of Lazarus is just one of nine miracles of this kind recorded in Gods word. All of these things just show us what is to come to pass in the near future. What a wonderful gift of LOVE.
My Father was an wonderful man, Hardworking man, he provide all he could do for his family , …. very out going , love to meet new people and learn things…. love to fish .. hunt and so much more …. my dad was an hero to me and my back bone…. he been through a whole lot growing up…. single parent and he raised me very well …. my father was an motivator and an supporter …. i miss him dearly .. i love you daddy s Kristen Elaine Willis
I am sorry for your lost. But I am writing you due to me looking at NC court dates for myself and saw your name which I thought was myself and that they had put my name wrong. My name is Kristina Elaine Willis living in NC. Please contact me at [emailprotected]
Rick you will always be missed and loved by so many rose…I for one will always miss that smile smileand that laugh…who can forget that special person that you are…Kim the mother of ur only child we share who every day reminds me of you…stuck_out_tongue_winking_eyesmilerosewith love in Jesus holy name.
Hi Dad it’s December 07, 2017 at 210AM and I’m just laying down thinking of you…can’t sleep because I’m so stressed out and sick from in and out of the hospital I have influenza(flu ) first time ever having this and feels like I’m dying that’s how bad it is …I’m thinking of you and wishing you were still here . I miss your voice ,your smile, hearing you laugh at silly stuff and missing you presence.there’s not a day that goes by that your not on my mind! I wish I could turn back time to get you back in my life.Maybe my life will be alot better then it is now ! ..I’m so stressed out,I’m depress,I’m angry all the times ,even my relationship is going down hill.daddy you know this isn’t like me .being angry, stressing out, having bipolar stages, fed up with life, honestly I wish it was me that was taking away instead of you … because I don’t deserve to be here but you do daddy…you were a hard-working man,always help others, loving, caring,and was wonderful father…ugh I hate this why did you leave me …you don’t come and see me anymore why daddy …please come back …I need you in my life I love you so much and it hurts to know everytime I wake up your not here. I wish heaven had a phone I would call you all the time ..
Here it is October 3,2020 @830AM …. waking up with you and grand ma Jean on my mind heavy ….. missing y’all both dearly ….. wishing y’all were still here in my life here on earth …… thinking about all the good times , all the successful times , all the wisdom , all the parent guiding y’all both gave and shown me ….. so I that I could bloom to a beautiful flower that I am today ….I still remember everything from 5years to now ……I love y’all both and miss y’all both …. if I could go back to being a newborn again and able to speak I would had said thank y’all a millions times …. I was so happy back then …now my whole world have change I miss my my little family …..thank god for allowing you and my mom for bringing me into this word @kimberly vick I love you mom ……dad you were amazing man , A hero , a father , I sure do take after you !!!! Rest peaceful dad keep looking down on me ……. and being here for me … until we meet again … fly high king!!