Henry Ray Willis

Bea and family,
I was so saddened when Aunt Dorothy told me about Ray.
I am Uncle Eli's oldest grandchild. I had not seen Ray in many years but thought of him often. I am sdo glad I got to talk to him last year. He was one of the sweetest persons I have ever known. I wish we had known sooner so I could have been there. Ray was one of my favorite people. I'll always remember his smile and those twinkling blue eyes. He always had time to play with us when we came to Itasca. My prayers are with you and the family. Bea take care of yourself. we all loved Ray and I pray that God will comfort and bless all of you.
Love and prayers,
Mary Louise Thomas Raifsnider and the Wiginton family

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

What a blessing Mr. Willis was to all of us. I am thankful to have known such a noble man.
With love and prayers,
Connie Graham Souther

So sorry to hear of your loss. I have such good memories of Mr. Willis when he was the principal at East Chambers. Especially when he taught me and my best friend Marsha to drive in his truck. I think he may have been a little scared, but he handled it like a champ! I am not sure if he did anymore driver's education after that experience however. I am sure we will all miss his kind smile and his quiet manner. Sorry I could not make the funeral.

Matt, my heart goes out to you and your family. Mr Willis was definitely a man who was concerned about all of his students. God Bless and keep you all.

When my dad took a job teaching at EC, the first person I met when we went to the school was Mr Willis. After meeting with him I knew this was the place I wanted to go to school. If you treated him with respect you got the same in return.

We sure will always remember the Best Principle ever at East Chambers!

Bea, Donna, Matt & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss of
Mr. Willis. He touched so many lives and was a positive role model to us in our teaching careers. He will be greatly missed. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.

Mrs. Willis, Donna, Matt. My heart and prayers go out to you all. With his kindness and fairness Mr. Willis was and always will be a positive in my life.

Mrs. Willis, Donna, and Matt
My condolences to each of you. Mr. Willis reached out and touched so many in East Chambers over his years. He was a true person to his word and student body. My thoughts and prayers are with you......