Richard Payne Willis Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Payne Willis of Grantsboro, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on September 10, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Payne Willis to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ned Willis and Estelle Willis. He is survived by: the mother of his children Betty Jean Willis; his wife Mary Edwards Willis; his children, Lisa M. Holloman (Robin J. Holloman) and Richard Payne Willis Jr.; his grandsons, Dereck J. H. Lee and Shawn T. Wilson; his great grandchildren, Shawn Tray Jr., Karter Lee, Lillian Rose and Sariah Rose; his stepdaughter Jessica Pender Sutton (Jeffrey S. Sutton); his stepgrandchild Shelby Grace; and his siblings, Jackie Willis, Gene Willis and Patricia Willis Luther.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1423 South Glenburnie Road, Suite A, New Bern, NC 28562.
