Ricky was born in Dante, VA March 12, 1955 to the late Carl Willis and Pauline Moore Willis. He was a good friend, excellent father and great son-in-law. He always looked forward to Christmas in anticipation of receiving his special “mother-in-law” shirt. Ricky was a US Army veteran and loved woodworking.
Surviving is his wife, Judy Cain Willis of the home, one son, Richard Ashburn Willis of Roanoke Rapids; three step-sons, Thomas Raby, Jr., and wife, Christy, Kenneth Raby, both of St. Mary’s GA, and Christopher Raby, and wife, Kathy of Conway and one step-brother, Bubba Williamson, and wife, Penny of Roanoke Rapids; mother and father-in-law, Phyllis and David Cain of Lake Gaston. Also surviving are five step-grandchildren, Kimberly, Kaitlyn and Brandon Raby, Brandi and Skylar Keeter.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Saturday, March 5th at 11:00 AM. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home.
The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to The International Association of Laryngectomees, ATTN: Donation Department, 925B Peachtree Street NE, Suite 316, Atlanta, GA 30309-3918 and/or Relay For Life.
Online condolences can be sent to www.hockadayfs.com
