Frank D. Willis, Jr. Born October 27/28, 1940 in Rome, Georgia to Frank D. Willis and Marjorie Willis. Frank grew up in Norfolk, Va. Graduated from Norview High School in 1958. He attended William and Mary and the University of Virginia.

He is survived by wife, Sarah Marshall Willis, son, Adam E. Willis and wife Meredith, sister Suella Jones, and niece Meredith Woods.

Frank began his career in sales in Roanoke, Virginia before becoming a stock broker in Roanoke. He moved as he climbed the corporate ladder with Wheat Securities to West Virginia then to Hickory, NC where he retired in 2014.

He loved golf, scouting and volunteering in the community. He held offices in the West Virginia Jaycees locally and statewide. Moving to Hickory he was active in Kiwanis and held offices in the Scouting organization for the local district and state. Frank was a member of several endowment committees for local non-profit organizations up until his death.

He was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist church and was a Staff Sergeant in the Army. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Catawba Valley Wildlife Club, P O Box 544, Hickory, NC 28603, Catawba Science Center, P O Box 2431, Hickory, NC 28603, or Piedmont Council of Boy Scouts, P O Box 1059, Gastonia, NC 28054.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm Saturday April 11, 2026 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Hickory 52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601

The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall for lite Hors d'oeuvres. 

Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Willis family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.