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Thomas Lee “Runt” Willis, 77, passed peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Elsie and Ward Willis of Chesapeake; son, Glenn James; brothers, Richard, David “Poncho” and George “Junior” Willis; son-in-law, Perry Worrell Sr. and brothers and sisters-in-law. He was also preceded in death by his beloved pet, Cooter.

 Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Dora Wyatt James Willis; children, Clayton James (Carla), Lorraine Worrell and Calvin James; grandchildren, Beth Ann James, PJ Worrell (AnnMarie) and Peyton James; great-granddaughter, Toryn Green; sister, Rosemary “Susie” Phelps (Bill) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Runt spent his younger days working alongside his brother, Junior at Superbugs in Chesapeake designing and building custom-made vehicles of all types. Runt retired on his 66th birthday as an HVAC technician with Suffolk Sheet Metal after 36 years of service.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Condolences can be registered at parrfuneralhome.com.