James W. Willis

James Wesley "Jim" Willis, 62, of Fairland, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at his home. Born July 12, 1944, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of William and Elsie (Cameron) Willis. He married Pam Ehrich on Nov. 23, 1990, and she survives. Other survivors include his children, Tina M. Willis of Fairland, James, Kim and Danielle, all of Maryland; stepchildren, Bobby, Cory and Tammy; one sister, Dana Crowl of Baltimore; and several grandchildren, including David Milligan, Johnathan Milligan and Destiny Armiger; and close friend, Diane Curry of Baltimore. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donnie Willis and Buzzy Willis. Mr. Willis had lived in Fairland for five years. He previously had lived in Chatsworth, Ill., for 20 years. He formerly owned Jim's Body Shop in Chatsworth. Mr. Willis was a member of Goldwing Road Riders Association in Chatsworth. Private visitation and services will be at Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Online condolences may be sent to www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.