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"Kenneth Leon Willis affectionately known to his friends and family as “Woody”, was the son of the late Homer J. Willis and Catherine S. Willis. He entered this life on Christmas day December 25th 1960. Kenneth (who was a Christmas Baby) was born in Cochran, GA. His parents re-located to Passaic, NJ in 1963 where Kenneth spent the remainder of his life. Woody attended the Passaic school system his entire elementary school life. He also attended Passaic County Technical Institute located in Wayne, NJ.Woody held several jobs throughout his life. He was always a hands on type of guy working hard beside his late brother John F. Willis with his roofing company Johns Roofing and Taps Deli.Woody was the supervisor of the roofing company. He was also a speedy delivery driver at the deli before retiring.Woody was a man who loved to laugh and loved his family dearly. In 2005 he dedicated his life to Christ and joined Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Passaic which he frequented when he attended church. Woody dated Lena Johnson for several years. He was a simple man he knew exactly what he wanted. On February 21st, 2021 Woody and Lena joined in holy matrimony and became as one Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Willis.Woody loved to be around people and family. He had many different relationships with individuals that walked into his life and around him. Woody especially loved being around all his nieces and nephews. His favorite saying with the guys in the family was &quot;what’s up neph&quot; and &quot;whats up champ&quot; they all loved their Uncle “Woody Wood”. He also loved spending time with his wife, family, children and his only grandchild, Skylar Willis. Skylar was his pride and joy the key to his heart the sunshine to his rainy days.Woody will forever be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.He leaves to cherish loving memories with his wife, Lena Johnson Willis; two sons, Kenneth Willis and Kaleef Willis; stepson, Howard Blacknell Jr.; stepdaughter, Sheleen Johnson; two sisters, Bonnie Jeanette Willis and Varnette Willis; three brothers, Roger Thomas Sr., Michael Willis, and James Henry Willis; one granddaughter, Skylar L. Willis and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Woody will forever be remembered in our hearts and spirits."
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