William Mike Willis passed away peacefully at his home in Cartersville, Georgia, on October 30th, 2024, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mike was born on November 19, 1945, in Tallahassee, Florida, to Bob and Nadine Willis. Mike was a graduate of Florida High School and attended North Florida Junior College. Mike was the owner of multiple IGA Grocery Stores located in Tallahassee, Woodville, Carrabelle and Apalachicola.

Mike is survived by his wife Sharon of fifty-two years, his daughter Michelle, his son Mark (Kristin), seven grandchildren, his brother Al (Cheryl), his sister Mary Alma, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A family gathering will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to:

Samaritan’s Purse

P.O. Box 3000

Boone, NC 28607

or The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Mayo Clinic – Mangurian Building

4500 San Pablo Road

Jacksonville, FL 32224.

Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta, Georgia is in Charge of the arrangements. http://www.carmichaelcares.com, 770-424-4924.