John Neal Willey

I was one of, if not John's best friend in high school and college. We were in the band together both places; him with his sousaphone and me with my piccolo. We were quite a pair. I just learned of John's passing. This is so sad. I saw him last in Las Vegas at Christmas in 2013. I send my deepest sympathies to the Willey family. Aaron, I remember him speaking of you. Thank you for being there for him.

I was one of, if not John's best friend in high school and college. We were in the band together both places; him with his sousaphone and me with my piccolo. We were quite a pair. I just learned of John's passing. This is so sad. I saw him last in Las Vegas at Christmas in 2013. I send my deepest sympathies to the Willey family. Aaron, I remember him speaking of you. Thank you for being there for him.

This is beautifully written. I absolutely adored John in the short few years I knew him. I remember calling him a few random times when I was feeling torn between choices or what I wanted to be doing, because after meeting him just once, you could feel he had this beautiful sense of wisdom. And any time I did, he was always just a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Truly one of the most kind and gracious people I have ever met. I will always remember him for his kind words, his love for beautiful home decor, mhis graceful nature, and most of all his witty sense of humor that would come out when I wasn't expecting. John was a beautiful soul, and wherever this afterlife leads, I know he is in Paradise. Enjoy John.

This is beautifully written. I absolutely adored John in the short few years I knew him. I remember calling him a few random times when I was feeling torn between choices or what I wanted to be doing, because after meeting him just once, you could feel he had this beautiful sense of wisdom. And any time I did, he was always just a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Truly one of the most kind and gracious people I have ever met. I will always remember him for his kind words, his love for beautiful home decor, mhis graceful nature, and most of all his witty sense of humor that would come out when I wasn't expecting. John was a beautiful soul, and wherever this afterlife leads, I know he is in Paradise. Enjoy John.

🕯️ I will miss my high school and college friend; John with his sousaphone and I with my piccolo. We were quite a pair. Fight On John!

🕯️ I will miss my high school and college friend; John with his sousaphone and I with my piccolo. We were quite a pair. Fight On John!

Aaron, I want you to know that John really admired you and your drive for continued success. He spoke of you often and always with good cheer. My condolences are for you and his family.

Aaron, I want you to know that John really admired you and your drive for continued success. He spoke of you often and always with good cheer. My condolences are for you and his family.

I know so little about John, a long lost cousin of the Willeys. We visited from Minnesota to their home in California,Lord, 50 years ago or so. John and I exchanged some emails and Facebook in what turned out to be the last month of his life. The last exchange he said he was in hospital and very ill with infection. I have appreciated the momentos of John from his friends that have been visible on Facebook. John, of course, would not say much about himself, so these entries have been a glimpse at the good guy he seems to have been. I wish we had connected somehow sooner. His dad LeRoy came to Minnesota about 40 years ago when that generation of Willeys came together for a reunion--Donald, Genevieve, 'Ace', 'Inc' and Marvin. Then one by one the boys fell and finally Genevieve. Unforunately their children, my cousins, have not been in very regular contact, especially the California Willeys. I hope that we can have more contact with James and Laura over the next few years. God bless John's memory. And thanks to the friends in Las Vegas who have been beside him and now honor his memory with a service.

I know so little about John, a long lost cousin of the Willeys. We visited from Minnesota to their home in California,Lord, 50 years ago or so. John and I exchanged some emails and Facebook in what turned out to be the last month of his life. The last exchange he said he was in hospital and very ill with infection. I have appreciated the momentos of John from his friends that have been visible on Facebook. John, of course, would not say much about himself, so these entries have been a glimpse at the good guy he seems to have been. I wish we had connected somehow sooner. His dad LeRoy came to Minnesota about 40 years ago when that generation of Willeys came together for a reunion--Donald, Genevieve, 'Ace', 'Inc' and Marvin. Then one by one the boys fell and finally Genevieve. Unforunately their children, my cousins, have not been in very regular contact, especially the California Willeys. I hope that we can have more contact with James and Laura over the next few years. God bless John's memory. And thanks to the friends in Las Vegas who have been beside him and now honor his memory with a service.

May John now rest in peace

May John now rest in peace

🕯️ John was such a special friend to me. He will surely be missed.

🕯️ John was such a special friend to me. He will surely be missed.