Obituary
Harold “Wayne” Willis, 80 of Beaufort, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 17th at his daughter’s residence in Richlands with his family beside him.
Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. With the heart of a patriot, he firmly believed and sacrificed for God and Country. While serving he earned many honors, medals, and decorations with his most prized being the Bronze Pistol Badge. After his time in the Corps, Wayne spent over thirty years working as an avionics mechanics instructor at Flightsafety International.
Wayne was known for his unwavering love and devotion to his family. As a father, he was a pillar of strength. He cherished his role as a husband, offering support and encouragement to his beloved wife. As a Papa, he showered his grandchildren with love and wisdom, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. His four other loves were planes, trains, photography, and guns.
A devout Christian, Wayne, lived his life with faith, kindness, and compassion. He was actively involved in his church community, spreading love whenever possible.
Wayne is preceded in death by his son David Wayne Willis, mother Helen Gertrude Willis, fatherTroy Willis, and sister Sue Cozad.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 42 years Dorothy Willis; daughters Karen Rhodes (Dennis) of Richlands, NC and Lisa Eudaly of FL; son Claude Robinson (Lee) of Thompson, GA; grandchildren Leah Quinn (Chris), Jana Dougherty (Mike Hubel), Price Robinson, and Mariah Robinson; great grandchildren Ayden Quinn, Raegan Quinn, and Abel Dougherty; brother Keith Willis (Tami) of Hamilton, OH; and sister Wanda Marshall (Chris) of Hamilton, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Port Royal Baptist Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, or Tidal Creek Fellowship.
