Clem Willis Jr.

Clem Willis Jr., 81, of Harkers Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center surrounded by his family.

His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Harkers Island, officiated by Bishop James Morris. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island.

Many in the community remember Clem from his business, Willis Paint Company, that he and his cousin Earlon Willis owned. In later years, he went to work at NADEP where he worked for 13 years and retired from. However, keeping busy was more his style so after retirement, he continued working with Jackie Gillikin by renovating homes in the area.  Clem loved cars and he loved racing. His love for cars started with his 1949 Ford and ended with his 2014 Mustang GT.

He is survived by his daughters, Clara Ann Willis and Carol Lee Willis, both of Harkers Island; son, Robert Pernell and wife Beverly of Newport; sister, Cathy Willis and husband Sonny of Harkers Island; grandchildren, Mitchell Willis, Alex Willis and wife Lisa and Tanner Willis; and great grandson, Caden Willis.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Ann Wiggins Willis; parents, Clem and Edith Willis;

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Harkers Island.

The family welcomes flowers.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.