Charles Karl Willis' Obituary
Charles Karl Willis
Born December 9, 1943
In Loving Memory of Charles Karl Willis
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, daddy, and papa, Charles Karl Willis, who left this world on November 27, 2025 surrounded by the family he adored.
Karl was born on December 9th, 1943, in Kingman, Arizona. He proudly served in the United States Navy, worked as an electrical lineman and later retired from Southwest Gas management. Karl and his wife dedicated years of service building local churches with the U.S. Mission American Placement Service which was a huge passion in his life.
Karl loved his local church and serving his church community. He enjoyed challenging bike rides and was a die hard fan of the Arizona Wildcats “BEAR DOWN”
Karl was the rock of our family..strong, loving, steady, and forever protective. He loved his wife, cherished his children, and absolutely lit up around his grandchildren.
He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, laughter, and deep, unconditional love. Though our hearts ache, we hold tightly to the memories he gave us and the lessons he taught us. We are at peace knowing he is with Jesus.
Karl is survived by his beautiful wife Shirley, daughter Cheryl (Miguel) Canez, son Roger Dye, son Ronnie (Noel) Dye, and grandchildren Marissa (Tyler) Jenkins, Miranda Canez, and RJ Dye.
We will love him, miss him, and honor him for the rest of our lives.
Celebration of Life
Date & Time: December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Location:
Sahuarita First Assembly of God
18180 S. La Canada Dr.
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Reception to follow.
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