Willis Ray Wesley was born on August 29, 1940, in Ore City, Texas, to the parents of Fountain and Glovene Ray Wesley. He was the second born of seven children. He received his formal education in Upshur County.

After high school he moved to Dallas, Texas where he found employment at Glitech Inc. Steel, retiring after 25 years. He was a kind-hearted person who loved his family dearly. He had a good sense of humor, a quiet spirit, but most of all he loved the Lord. He always thanked the Lord for his well being. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, uniting with Concord Missionary Baptist Church in December 1982 under the leadership of Pastor E.K. Baiely.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 18 years, Levenia Marie Palmer-Wesley, his parents, (2) sisters: Flora Jones and Maxine Anderson, and (1) brother Fountain Wesley Jr.

Willis leaves to cherish his memory (3) siblings: Gloria Carson of Dallas, TX, Gail Davis of Cedar Hill, TX, Kenneth Wesley (Paulette) of Pittsburg, TX; (1) brother-in-law David Hamilton of Cedar Hill, TX along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews other family and friends.

Willis Ray Welsey is at peace now. His earthly pain is gone and he is safe with God thank everyone for keeping us in your prayers.