Raymond E. Wills

Raymond E. Wills, age 47, of Malta, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2021 at his home. Ray was born November 17, 1973 in Newark, Ohio to the late Raymond L. and Betty L. (Cunningham) Wills.

Ray was employed in maintenance and safety with EZG Manufacturing in Malta. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was known for throwing big parties with lots of great food. His passion in life was helping anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife, Chasity N. (White) Wills, whom he married October 11, 2002; son, Dakota Wills (Skye Paxson) of Malta; daughter, Taylor Wills (Zachary Blum) of Malta; grandchildren, Adrianna Blum and one on the way; granddogs, Athena and Emma; sisters, Donita (Justin) Starrett and Amanda Oder; nieces and nephews, Paige Sadler, Darius Lemaster, Noah Lemaster, Hannah Oder, Sydney Lemaster, Silas Lemaster, Braiden Starrett, Waylon Starrett, Kelsie Blessard, Mersadies Blessard, Madyson McPherson, Dylan McPherson, Marissa McPherson, and several other nieces and nephews; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernie and Tammy White.

Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, March 12, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. Due to COVID-19 concerns, masks must be worn inside the funeral home. For your protection, a maximum of 35 guests will be allowed inside at one time. Please practice social distancing.

A graveside inurnment service will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Please click on "Donate Funeral Funds" on the left side of the obituary or click on More at the top of the obituary if using a smartphone and the Donate Funeral Funds Link will appear.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Ray and his family.