James Raymond Wills

James Raymond Wills, age 55, of Marion, Ohio, passed away late Sunday night, April 13, 2014 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 12, 1958 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to James D. Wills, who is deceased, and Sarah C. (Smith) Wills-Hough, who is living in Harpster, Ohio. He is survived by his fiancAC.e, Eunice "Dean" Hough, who lives in Marion.

James is survived by 5 sons, Boe Wills of Marion, Michael Wills, James Wills, Jr., Lucas Wills, and Cody Wills all of Mesa, Arizona. And 2 daughters, Julie (Mike) Neville of Lancaster, Ohio, and Amanda Wills of Mesa, Arizona. Along with 3 grandchildren.

James is also survived by 2 brothers, Jeffrey Wills of Marion, and Bernard (Mickie) Wills of Marysville, and 3 sisters, MaryLou (Bud) Bricker of Harpster, Ruth (Blaiz) Saltzman of Kenton, and Carmin (Charlie) Rees of Copan, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Wills.

James had worked for M-Tek in Upper Sandusky. And for hobbies enjoyed playing music with a variety of instruments, from the mandolin, guitar and banjo. He started playing at the age of 6 and never stopped. He played locally with his band the Red Neck White Boys.

He also enjoyed working on cars and going to car shows.

Funeral services for James Raymond Wills will be held on 11:00am Friday, April 18, 2014 at the
Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, with the Rev. Ben Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitations will be on Thursday, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nazerene and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.