Kirk L. Willis of Walden, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The son of LeRoy and Betty Benjamin Willis, he was born on May 24, 1958 in Newburgh, NY. He was a machinist for Spence Engineering, Walden. He was a homebody who loved his grandkids and wildlife, and was lovingly known to many as Papa Willis.
Kirk is survived by his son Carl Willis and his fiancé, Nicole DeGroodt of Walden; daughter Lynn Conklin and her husband, Michael of Walden; brothers Kent Willis and is wife, Linda of Newburgh and Kevin Willis and his wife, Karen of Florida; grandchildren Austyn, Anthony, and Jayce; Aunt Audrey; cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation was held on Sunday, July 30 at the Walden Baptist Church. Cremation was in the Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh, NY. Contributions may be made to the Walden Humane Society, 2480 Albany Post Road, Walden, NY. 12586.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Walden.