Kenneth Ruel Willis, Jr., 48, of Altoona, PA died unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2017 in Fremont, OH. He was born January 2, 1969 in Martinsville, VA to Kenneth Ruel Willis, Sr. and Gerry Dorsey. He attended Fremont Ross High School.
Ken currently worked for Hawk Landscaping. He was a member of Rivers of Living Water Ministries and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and anything outdoors.
Ken is survived by his mother, Gerry Dorsey, Altoona, PA; siblings, Tanya Holder, Columbus, OH, Valerie (David) Hicks, Beaufort, SC, Patty (Jay) Burlingame, Altoona, PA and many nieces and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be Friday, July 14, 2017, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service will immediately follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Click officiating.
Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family.
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Tonya
RIP Kenny
Shane pitchford
Sorry to hear about Kenny. I have to work but Friday but I just wanted to say I’m sorry to hear that and my pasta are with u and your family.
Lucy Brummett
My deepest sympathies Tanya. You are in my heart and prayers. Your brother was always so nice.
Tanya Holder
Thank you
Michelle Mange Englehart
I remember Kenny when we were growing up down on Tiffin /South Street. He was always a great guy. Prayers for all of his family and friends left behind to mourn him. May he have eternal rest in Heaven.
Karlotta
Kenny was such a good hearted man and so easy to talk to. My heart is just broken over his passing. He knew Jesus and I find some comfort knowing that. Fly high Kenny, the world will never be the same without you in it. So sorry for his family and their great loss.
Chris Lanier
So sad to hear about Kenny’s passing knew him and Tanya and Gerry for many years. My prayers all with u all.
Chris Lanier
Wili Carter
My deepest sympathies goes out to Ken’s family. Such a awesome young man, and was always willing to give a kind word..Rest Well My Friend!
BARBARA AN RON VASSALOTTI
I am so sorry for your loss Gerry, prayers for you an your family, we love you sweet girl
Kim Heid
I remember Kenny from early 90’s when he double dated with me and my husband. He was such a kind soul.
RIH Kenny. So young, God must have needed another angel.
Tammy
Tanya. My heart goes out to you and all your family. I will keep you all in prayer for comfort and peace. Kenny was so nice to me in JR high when others were not.
Linda K Mosser (Kiser)
Gerry, Thoughts & Prayers at this difficult time
Sandi Thomas
So sorry for this family’s loss, especially Tanya Holder, who worked along side of me at Elmwood. My thoughts and prayers are with you.✝️
Sincerely,
Sandi Thomas
Lufkin, Texas
Nancy Burger
Gerry was so sorry to hear about your son , please know your in my thoughts and prayers, Your cousin, Nancy, love you.
Shawndanae'
My heart is torn to peices… for I’ve known this beautiful family for many ,many, many years. My thoughts,prayers and my deepest condolences to each and everyone of you ,and as Kenny is now resting. He is the light he spoke of now. #ForeverInOurHeartsKenny Lord, I ask that you may Comfort this family and all of his friends as they reflect on Kenny’s memories ….until we meet again. GoneTooSoon
Kim / Mark Thompson
Kenny was a long time friend… he had such a kind hearted soul… he will be greatly missed..condolences to his family..♡
Connie Hush
Rest in peace….. childhood memories seem like yesterday… you always made the world a brighter place with that smile and loving embrace… lots of love … always
Love Connie
Joelsherman
Sorry to hear about kenny ,I use to hang out with him when he live in Fremont ,sending prayers
Joelsherman
Sorry to hear about kenny , rip kenny
Francisca lara (Gutierrez)
Deepest simpathy to the family.. he grew up with my brothers eating tacos and speaking Spanish on May Street.
Kim Kramer
Our deepest sympathies go out to you all!
Love,
The Kramer family
Kimberly beckley fisher
I’m so sorry my prayers to the family.. Kenny was such a sweetheart and good friend
Gordo
Sorry for your loss.. I will keep you in my prayers…
Kimberly Vallance
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Michele Dukeshire Henry
So sorry to hear about Kennys passing. Hugs and prayers to the family. Tanya your in my thoughts and prayers. Fly high Kenny. Until we meet again.
Cheri Payne
Rest in Peace Kenny.
Wendy honaker
Rip Kenny, sorry about your passing. My deepest prayers to Tanya and your family.
Kent William Wetzel
I’m sorry for your lost Kenny was child like when talking about God Kenny loved Jesus he got so excited praising God Kenny loved helping people Kenny and I spent many hours working and praising God Kenny was a hard worker he walked around with a smile on his face and love in his heart most of the time Kenny was a great friend . Thanks bro. I will miss you
Audrey Annette Reed (Jones)
Words fail me to express my deep grief for the passing of Kenny.
I met him when we were at Fremont Jr. High. We were in the same English class together Mrs. Norris was our teacher. Though when I first saw him, I must be honest, he was intimidating looking, but we soon became friends, and I found him to have a genuine heart of GOLD! We lost contact after High School, but when i moved back to the NW Ohio area for a few years, we connected again because he attended Rivers of Living Water Ministries, which happens to be my parents church. Kenny was my friend, and he tried so hard to give me a bulldog pup 🙂 … he loved his bulldogs. I loved him and I’m going to miss him terribly … especially his big bear hugs. I wish i could be at his homegoing, but I now live in Michigan. My prayers are with all of the family for strength and comfort. God Bless.
Linda Merrill
Our Deepest Sympathy Gerry & Girls . We all have a memory or 2 of Kenny & the Family. RIP
Linda, Cori, Emili, & Nick
Daniel and Anna Warner
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you seek comfort from our Lord Jesus in your time of grief and sorrow.
Steven Webb
Gerry and Tanya, I’ve known you all for a long time and you guys did a lot for me when I was a kid,I’ll never forget that. Kenny was my best friend then and still is now , never say goodbye , always say c ya later! We will meat again brother! So sorry for your lose , love ya ,Steven!
Cheryl Eishen Livingston
Gerry,So sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing.My prayers are with you and your family.R.I.P. Kenny you will be missed