Mr. Russell A Willis

1947 - 2017

Mr. Russell A Willis obituary, 1947-2017, Goose Creek, SC

BORN

1947

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Carolina Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

7113 Rivers Ave

North Charleston, South Carolina

Russell Willis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 21, 2017.

Russell Arnold Willis Sr. “Pappy)”, 70, of Goose Creek, SC, husband of Tina Peavy Willis, entered into eternal rest June 21, 2017. The relatives and friends of Russell Willis are invited to attend his funeral services on Sunday June 25, 2017 at 2 pm at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home.





Russell was born in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Wilma and Charles Willis. He was a corrosion specialist at the Charleston Air Force Base for over 20 years and he retired after 30 years as a SM SGT at CAFB.





He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Tina Willis, 7 children: Tessa Joyce (Donnie), Rhonda Ritter (Allen) Trina Collins (Chris), Rusty Willis (Lauren), April Busby (Eddie), Diane Williams ( Jammie) , Andy Peavy (Carla), 19 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter, brother Elliott Willis (Linda), sister Claudette Hiott (Glenn) and many nieces and nephews.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to: The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, P.O. Box 33099, Bloomfield Hill, MI 48303, 1-800=FWSF-729.





Arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 (843)797-2222. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carolinamemorial.com.

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December 15, 2017

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June 29, 2017

Iris Dunivent

Arnold was a wonderful person and like one of my own sons. He will certainly be missed by our family and will forever be in our hearts.

June 24, 2017

Russell was an absolute perfectionist when it came time for corrosion prevention on the C141 and C17 aircraft. He always produced a first-rate product that enabled our war fighting aircraft to do their job world-wide for contingency and humanitarian relief purposes. Rest well, Russell....you have earned it.
Norman L. Moore, Jr., Colonel, USAF, retired

June 23, 2017

Michele, Milton and Josh Platt

Our love and prayers are with you Tina and all the kids, grandchildren and family.
Our hearts are so heavy with sadness,but he left so many wonderful memories that he will always be in our hearts.
God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

June 22, 2017

David Mason

Mr. Willis was my supervisor at the air base for many years. He was a great man and will be missed

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