Richard Kimbell "Ratch" Willis, 47, of Harkers Island, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services are to be announced.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Sanderlin of Beaufort; mother, Nancy Willis of Dinwiddie, VA; daughter, Melissa Sanderlin and fiance' Donovan of Harkers Island; son, Jacob Willis of Beaufort; grandson, Jonathan Sanderlin; two brothers, Timothy Willis and wife Linda of Harkers Island and Jasper Willis and wife Cynthia of Dinwiddie, VA; aunt, Stella Morris of Harkers Island; uncle, Tennie Willis of Harkers Island; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Autry Willis, and a nephew, Christopher Willis.