WILLIS E. PELASTON, age 78, passed away on January 10, 2021 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek.  He was born on January 21, 1942 in Columbia, KY to the late Veo Preston and Ann Daisy (Stotts) Wilkinson.

Willis is survived by his wife of 52 years: Bettie Pelaston; children: Danielle Pelaston of Troy, Robin A. Dawson of Arcanum, Carolyn Miller-Hill of Englewood, Daryl Pelaston of Tipp City and Todd (Judy) Pelaston of Piqua; brother: Mike Wilkinson of Troy; seven grandchildren: Jeremy Pelaston of Greenville, Amy Smith of Bradford, Brittani Miller of Piqua, Zack Miller of Englewood, Nicholas Pelaston of Piqua, Logan Arnett of Covington, Michaela Pelaston of Crestline, OH and Kristen Buckingham of Covington; and seven great grandchildren.

Willis worked maintenance for Montgomery County Public Works.

Private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor John Hughes officiating.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Place Food Pantry, 721 Lincoln Avenue, Troy, OH 45373.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

First Place Food Pantry
PO Box 81, Troy OH 45373