CHARDON TWP. – Willis E. Haines, age 85, of Chardon Township, died peacefully at his home, July 19, 2019.
Born April 11, 1934, to William and Lessie (nee Brand) Haines, in Mt. Morris, Pa., he was a Chardon Township resident since 1970.
Willis was a gentleman farmer at his home, raising chickens and selling eggs and vegetables off their porch.
He was a lift truck operator at Lincoln Electric for more than 31 years.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Ellen (nee Tennant); son, Michael (Ada) Haines, of Munson Township; daughters, Linda (Danny) Brown, of East Claridon, Nancy (David) Seigel and Doris (Steve) Kraft, of Arizona; grandchildren, Willie (Mindy) Haines, Brian (Krystal) Haines, Jennifer (Chris) Vidmar, Devon (Alli) Brown, Mark Brown, Elizabeth (Zach) Honkonen, Eli Seigel, Michael (Danielle) Kraft and Jon Kraft.
He also leaves great-grandchildren Bradley, Tanner and Xander, Noah and Aubrey, “Susie” Kaity and Scarlett, Jessica and Ben; brother Russell (Ruth) Haines; and sister Laura Lemley.
Willis was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Gilbert, Paul and Leanna.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 4-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 26, 2019, at 1 p.m., followed by the burial at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chester Township.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.