Norris Everett Willey Aberdeen, Maryland Obituary

Norris Everett Willey

Norris Everett Willey, of Bel Air, died Wednesday, September 9 at the Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 96. Born in Bridgeville, DE, he was the son of the late Ira & Fannie (Short) Willey. A veteran of WWII, attached to the Marines, Mr. Willey proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a long career with Nationwide Insurance, where he was a top sales agent. Mr. Willey was a Past President of the Aberdeen Lions Club, and for over 65 years combined, he was a member of both the Aberdeen and Bel Air American Legions. Mr. Willey was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, G. Anne (Miller) Willey; children, Wade Willey and his wife Dean Lynn of Polk City, FL, Karen Meseke and her husband Ed of Jarrettsville, and Cheri Yancone and husband Joe of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Ryan, Jon, Andrea, Greg, Kelly, and Allison, as well as several great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by all of his siblings, and his beloved former wife of 58 years, Irene (Gray) Willey. A private service will be held at a later date.
May 25, 1924 - September 9, 202005/25/192409/09/2020
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Norris Everett Willey, of Bel Air, died Wednesday, September 9 at the Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 96. Born in Bridgeville, DE, he was the son of the late Ira & Fannie (Short) Willey. A veteran of WWII, attached to the Marines, Mr. Willey proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a long career with Nationwide Insurance, where he was a top sales agent. Mr. Willey was a Past President of the Aberdeen Lions Club, and for over 65 years combined, he was a member of both the Aberdeen and Bel Air American Legions. Mr. Willey was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, G. Anne (Miller) Willey; children, Wade Willey and his wife Dean Lynn of Polk City, FL, Karen Meseke and her husband Ed of Jarrettsville, and Cheri Yancone and husband Joe of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Ryan, Jon, Andrea, Greg, Kelly, and Allison, as well as several great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by all of his siblings, and his beloved former wife of 58 years, Irene (Gray) Willey. A private service will be held at a later date.

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