Bennie Willis Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bennie Willis (New Haven, Connecticut), whose life came to an end on August 23, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bennie Willis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Lee Willis, Sr. and Dorsey Ree Willis (Young); his wife Raymell Willis; his son Gregory Willis; his brother James Willis (Barbara Willis); his sister-in-law Maudie Willis (Tommy Willis); and his in-laws, Elmira Mallard and Willie Frank Thornton.
He is survived by: his daughters, Stacey Johnson (Donald) of Bloomfield and Nakesha Beatty (Christopher) of Fayetteville; his siblings, Robert Willis, Jr. of Cuthbert, Sylvester Willis of Cuthbert, Tommy Willis of Hyde Park and Sandra J. Willis of Cuthbert, Georgia.; his brothers-in-law, Alton Thornton of Marlborough and Huwerl Thornton of Bloomfield, Connecticut.; his grandchildren, Troy Willis (Ashley), Janai Willis, Jaquan Prude (Jessica Prude), Jasuan Prude (Robyn), Obbie Prude, Riana Clark and Tyler Willis (TJ); and his pets, Meeka and Paris.
