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Wills, Mr. Edward Wesley age 85, departed this life, Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born in Middletown, Ohio to Melva (Russell) and Walter Wills. Ed never met a stranger, always had a smile on his face and enjoyed life to the fullest. He retired as bus driver from Regional Transit Authority (RTA), was a member of McKinley United Methodist Church and of Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, Ancient Square.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Diana Cook-Wills of 28 years; parents, Walter W. and Melva O. Wills; sister, Doris J. Ellison; brothers Johnny Wills, Donald E. Wills, Robert L. Morris; brother-in-law, Erven E. Ellison Sr. He leaves to celebrate his homegoing beloved pet, Kizer; devoted niece and nephew Patricia (Gary) Wortham; nephews, Erven Ellison Jr. and Robert Ellison, of Chicago, IL; nieces, Ervette, of Chicago, IL, Terri L. Glenn and Anita L. Pearson, of Middletown, OH; sister-in-law, Clara Jean (Shellie) Shepherd; sister-in-law Bernadette Wills; brother-in-law James, Defoy (Kim) Cook, Dayton, Oh; and a host of family and friends.
Viewing 11:00AM Monday, October 3, 2022 the family will receive friends 12 Noon at McKinley United Methodist Church, 196 Hawthorn St, Dayton, OH. with Rev Maurice Davis Sr, officiating. Final disposition cremation.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Ohio Hospice of Dayton and all those who shared in his life.
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