He was born in Roseburg, Oregon to Paul and Alfreda Willis. John served in the Army for 24 years. After retirement of both John and his wife they moved to Florida in 1993. John worked for Space Coast Truss Company for 12 years. After retirement John became very involved with the Florida Living History Group (Trapper John).
John is survived by his wife of 34 years Janet Willis, sons Jason, Tod (Jen) from GA, and Michael (Angela) Cocoa, FL. He is also survived by his mother in law, Jean Chandler Cocoa, Fl, a sister and a brother in NV. John is survived by 3 brothers in law and their spouses, along with many nieces and nephews and his granddaughter (Annaliese). PaPa will be sorely missed by his two little ones, Annaliese and Rory.
Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015, 11 am at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, 1402 Dixon Blvd, Cocoa, FL., 32922 Family asks in lieu of flowers to consider donation to SPCA in Titusville, Fl or Cocoa Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.
