Timothy "Spider" Willis, 61, of Marsh Trail, died February 22, 2016 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. He was born on December 1, 1954 to Prue Neal Willis Thornburg of Lincolnton and the late Klutz Lloyd Willis. Spider was a crane operator for Mid Atlantic Construction. He faithfully served in the National Guard for 23 years.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Trina Jo Willis Begue (Jerami) of Lincolnton;

Sister, Teresa Willis of Lincolnton; brother, Tony Lee Willis (Renee); three grandchildren, Skylar, Gavin and Trinaty Finley, and his companion, Rosco.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Carpenter's Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Leonard Bumgardner officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home from 6:00-7:15 PM

Memorials may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice, 11900 Vanstory Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078

Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net