Kenneth E Willis' Obituary
Kenneth Eugene Willis "Ken" was 62 years old when he passed away on Oct. 5, 2022. Ken passed away at home in Tampa, FL. From a massive heart attack, unexpectedly. Ken was born on August 2, 1960. In Kansas City, Kansas; to his mother, Jean Vannice and father, Orlan Willis. Ken’s the youngest child; his older sister, Diane was raised in Kansas City. Ken attended Schlagle H.S.; then went on to attend University of Kansas. Ken worked at MicroSale for 15 years, until the day of his passing. Ken enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, hunting, fishing, cooking and participating with the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’Yago. Ken is survived by his wife Jessica, his children Reese and Bryce, his sister Diana, his closest friend Allyn Grindle, his Krewe of the Knights of Sant’Yago and his sisters of Charlotte De Berry. The service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 at Boza & Roel Funeral Home at 4730 N. Armenia, Tampa FL. 33603 and the visitation will be on October 15, 2022 from 9:30am to 12:30 with the Service led by Simon Canasi. Reception to follow at The Centro Asturiano at 1913 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa, FL. 33602. If you have questions regarding the service, please contact Boza & Roel Funeral Home at 813-877-7676. Memorial Donations have been setup at https://gofund.me/50bf0e54
Ken’s and him mom shared the love for Edgar Allen Poe: his favorite poem to quote “The Ravin”
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and wearily, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore- While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door- Only this and nothing more.” Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December; And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor. Eagerly I wished the morrow; -vainly I had sought to borrow. From my books surcease of sorrow- sorrow for the lost Lenore- For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore- Nameless her for evermore….”
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