Billy Ray Willis Obituary

Billy Ray Willis, born on August 1, 1947, passed away on July 3, 2026. Billy leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Ray Willis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Willis and Wilda Lee Willis (Robinson); and his son-in-law Calwin James. He is survived by: his wife Connie Betters; his children, Kevin Willis (Nicole), Jeff Willis (Tracy), Douglas Willis, Shawna Ginest (Todd) and Courtney James; his stepchildren, Phaedra Studt (Chris) and Matthew Wells; his brother Ronald Lee Willis; his grandchildren, Jessica, Griffin, Jaice, Makayla, Emili, Dalton, Quintin, Giavonna, Mason, Mariah and Gabby; his great grandchildren, Winona, Lainey, Milani and Kai; his nephew Tony Mullen; his niece Tiana Mullen; and his former wife Marla Willis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Menard County Food Pantry.