Ryan Keith Willis, 57, of Antioch, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, after a lengthy illness.
He is survived by Julie Willis of Antioch; a brother, Michael Q. Willis of Newport, NC; a sister, Vicki Willis Butters of Chattanooga; an aunt, Barbara Springle of Beaufort, NC, a nephew, Jonathan Butters of Taunton, MA; a niece, Wendy Butters Minjares of Saginaw, TX; and many extended family relatives.
Mr. Willis was a native of Carteret County, NC; had spent the last 27 years as a resident of Antioch.
A graveside service is being planned for Sunday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Canady Cemetery, Nine Mile Road, Newport, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Prison Fellowship. A memorial service will be held in Antioch in the near future.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.