Bennie Willis, 91, of Washington, North Carolina, passed away on November 7, 2026. Born in Amherst, Virginia, on March 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Homer and Dora Hicks Willis. He retired from BGE after a career as a machinist and was known for his strong personality, humor and generosity. A devoted Baptist, he openly shared his Christian faith. He was married to Mary Willis for 52 years and embraced her five children as his own. He is survived by four children, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.



