Shannon Todd Willis, Jr.

Shannon “Todd” Willis Jr., 34, resident of Grantsboro passed into eternal life Monday evening, October 25, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Todd was born on August 14, 1987, in New Bern, North Carolina. Todd excelled in many things at a very early age such as, walking fully around 9 months old. This was just a small sign of what God had in store for him. Todd met the woman of his dreams in 2008, they were inseparable, in 2014 Todd and Heather welcomed their son, Colton Willis into the world. This was by far his greatest accomplishment. Todd in 2015 opened a local tackle shop located in Grantsboro N.C. This business (Neuse River Bait & Tackle) grew beyond his belief with the help of many loyal customers near and far. Todd recently moved his business to a bigger location to accommodate his growth. With this followed the opening of the restaurant (The Wobbly Hog Smokehouse) located next to his tackle shop.

Todd had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. His goal in life was to make anyone that came into contact with him smile and feel like family. Todd was a very selfless person and often put everyone before himself, he never met a stranger, he could always find something positive to say in any situation.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lionel Elbert Willis Sr. and aunt, Paula Willis Banks.

Todd is survived by his loving wife, Heather Willis; son, Colton Willis; father, Shannon Willis Sr.; mother, Tina Mitchell; sisters, Haley Lewis & Gracie Willis; Brother, Davin Allen.

Visitation will be held at Pamlico Community College, Saturday, October 30th from 12 pm-2 pm. Funeral services will be at 2pm. Private burial with Family will follow.

Flowers and Donations can be sent to Bryant Funeral Home, 52 Bryant St., PO Box 99, Alliance, NC 28509.