Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 16, 1950, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Ray L. Willett,472
DeathSep 1, 2013, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Ray L. Willett
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Ray L. Willett,470, Ray Lewis Willett
FlagsUS Army, US Military
FatherHenry Vance WILLETT (1919-1995)
MotherMargaret INGOLD (1924-2003)
Spouses
BirthApr 3, 1951, Davidson County, North Carolina261, Diane Shell Willett
DeathMar 28, 2023, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina261, Diane Shell Willett
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina261, Diane Shell Willett
MarriageJul 28, 1984, Guilford County, North Carolina3, Mrs. Margaret Ingold Willett,472
Obituary Online notes for Ray Lewis WILLETT
9/3/2013

Ray L. Willett
   GIBSONVILLE — Mr. Ray L. Willett, 63, died at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at 9:40 a.m.

   A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Diane M. Willett, who survives, and the son of Henry Willett and Margaret Ingold Willett, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired deputy sheriff for Guilford County. He formerly served with the North Carolina Militia. Ray was of the Baptist faith.

   In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include a stepdaughter, Tracy Matthews, of Mount Airy; sister, Judith Clapp and the late F.A. Clapp, of Whitsett; two brothers, Riley D. Willett Sr., of McLeansville, and Vance Willett and wife Susie, of Whitsett; mother-in-law, Betty Shell, of Welcome; granddaughter, Ashtin Johnson, of Mount Airy; great-grandsons, Dalyion, Brandon and Carter; and several nieces and nephews .

   A graveside service will be conducted at Gibsonville City Cemetery on Thursday,

   Sept. 5, 2013 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Larry Andrews. The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times, they will be at the residence of Vance and Susie Willett, 1418 N.C. 61 South, Whitsett.

   Condolences may be offered at
www.richandthompson.com 3, Ray L. Willett
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