John W. Willis, 75, of Valencia, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday.

He was the beloved husband of 56 years of Shirley “Patty” Nicholson Willis; the loving father of Thomas Willis, Sandra Willis Hartman (Rich) and the late John W. Willis Jr.; and the proud grandfather of John Thomas Hartman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Madge Willis Fultz; his father, Luther Willis; and his brothers, Harry and Charles Willis.

WILLIS — There will be a memorial service for the family and friends of John W. Willis, who passed away on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio.Arrangements are by the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.