Richard James Willis of Manchester, age 83, died of Alzheimer’s dementia on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
He was born Feb. 12, 1936 in Jackson, the son of James and Mildred (Vaughn) Willis.
Richard graduated from Northville High School in 1954, and spent a year at Alma College. He was in the Army Reserves for 7 years. Richard was hired by Detroit Edison, where he worked for more than 32 years as a service planner.
He was a member of Chelsea First United Methodist Church, where he was active as a greeter. Richard was a hunter. Lois and Richard loved traveling and camping, in their RV, on their Honda Goldwing, and on cruises. They wintered in Arizona and Southern California for 14 years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m. at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends viewing from 10 until the service.
A private burial will be held at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea.
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