William D. Willis, Sr.

William Dorsey Willis was born on August 21, 1940 to the late Thelma and Clement Willis. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School and lived in Pasadena for 45 years. He worked as a Baltimore City Police Officer for 30 years, serving his community. He enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay, sitting on the porch with his loved ones, and being a member of the American Legion.

He was preceded by his loving wife Beverly Willis and his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his sons William Willis, Jr. (daughter-in-law Lisa) and Thomas Willis, as well as his grandchildren Danielle Gill (Andrew) and Victoria Quinney (Samuel), great-grandchildren Everett Gill and Tillman, Hartman, and Willis Marie Quinney, and his many nieces and nephews.

He passed away peacefully at Morningside House of Ellicott City.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charitable cause of your choice in honor of Will and treat yourself to one of Pop’s favorites - a vanilla milkshake or a delicious cookie.