Robert James Willis passed away on March 29, 2025, in Highland, California, just two days shy of his 77th birthday. Born on March 31, 1948, in Covina, California, Robert's life spanned nearly eight decades marked by an appreciation for unique experiences and a love of music.

Robert was the third child of the late Bob and Lois Willis (née Farnsworth). He will be missed by his sister Veronica Sandberg, brother Richard and Nancy Willis, sister Valerie and Greg Fields, and sister Peggy Harris. Robert is also survived by his daughters Kristina Willis, Kimberly and Russel Ryan, Sheri Willis, son Michael Willis and family, daughters Marilyn and David Harp, Cortney and Jaryd Conway, longtime step-daughter Brittany and Randy Garcia, twelve grandchildren, and twenty nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his twin brother Robin Willis, son Steven Willis, son Jacob Stoner, step-son Brian Tully, brother-in-law Calvin Sandberg, and three nephews.

A funeral service to honor Robert's life will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a light luncheon 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 3860 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, California 92404.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Robert's memory to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.savethemusic.org&c=E,1,P_q3x9WP8-lTQJS1e7R2AIZ3vlGWZQC2634B0-h8xO15cmySTrk2MAm1ax4-tOr1kiHfkZ6_fD_IhEyjNmKNzDxJCZln4Za34WEzjfE906CG3d4WELHd4fvuFg,,&typo=1