Roy Eddie Willis Jr was born April 11th, 1959 to Roy E. Willis Sr and Hester Elizabeth Brown. Roy was the eldest of 5 children. As a toddler, Roy suffered a severe head injury that later affected his mental capacity. Many may have counted Roy out, but God had other plans. Despite his limited mental capabilities, Roy had a big personality.
Roy attended Boston Public Schools and later attended several day programs through the City of Boston. Roy was known to be a protector of his younger siblings and other family members. Roy was remembered by family members to step in when family members were bullied.
Roy loved to sing and dance. His favorite artists were The Jackson Five and James Brown. In later years Roy loved to accompany his mother to many events. He attended concerts and plays. He also loved to do arts and crafts.
After a brief battle with an illness, Roy sadly transitioned on May 20, 2026. Roy is preceded in death by his father Roy E. Willis Sr. He is survived by his mother, Wafiyyah Willis, and his siblings Reginald E. Willis Sr, Derick A. Willis Sr, Lucretia Moore, and Martin L. Willis Sr.
He has many cousins, nieces, and nephews that will miss him very much. Roy, your family will always remember you as a sharp-dressing dancing machine.