Raybun Willis, 72

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Raybun Willis, 72, of Petersburg, Illinois formerly of Columbia, KY passed away on Wednesday September 12, 2012 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1940, the son of Elmer and Cora Dye Willis of Adair County, KY

He married Ruby Pike on January 12, 1962 in Greensburg, KY.

Raybun is survived by his wife Ruby, of Petersburg Illinois;

Four daughters: Rita (Greg) Lerch of Springfield, Illinois

Jenifer Willis of Springfield, Mona (Mark) Stewart of Petersburg, and Ami Carter of Petersburg;

seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren;

Four sisters, Inez (Kenneth) Cox of Louisville, KY,

Dorlis Powell, Judy (Andrew) Burton, and Betty (Billy) Dial, all of Columbia, KY.

He was preceded in death by his three brothers and three sisters.

Raybun was a farmer and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tallula. Illinois

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg with visitation one hour prior.

Burial will follow at White Cemetery in Tallula, Illinois

Memorial contributions may be made to his family to assist with expenses

Online memorial messages may be left for his family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

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