May 2, 1945 - December 24, 2016 |
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71 years |
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Michael Willett, 71, died December 24,
2016. He was born in Louisville, KY on May 2, 1945 to Richard
Wilburn Willett and Joella Hall Willett, both deceased. He is a
member of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Saleeby Willett; sons, Nathan
(Jill) and Evan (Katie) Willett; grandchildren, Smith, June, Connor,
and Eleanor Willett; siblings, Donna Willett, Janet Varon (Steve
Lazar), Brent Willett (Jill), Cheryl Harrington, and Terri Craig. He
also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Michael graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and
earned a Masters and PhD in Mathematics from North Carolina State
University. He had a distinguished career as a professor at UNC
Greensboro, IBM, and numerous technology companies. He loved the
outdoors and was an avid hiker, camper, skier, golfer, and kayaker.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church |
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Graveside Service:
Friday, December 30, 2016
12:00PM
Raleigh Memorial Park
7501 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612 |
Celebration of Life Service:
December 30, 2016
2:00PM
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
7506 Falls of the Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615 |
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