Clarence Paia Willis' Obituary
Clarence Paia Willis, 68, of Kapolei, Hawaii, passed away on August 1, 2025.
He was born on October 28, 1956, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to John and Marylee Willis. Clarence graduated from Waipahu High School and went on to work for Northwest Airlines. He later retired from Delta Airlines after 31 years of dedicated service.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Charmaine; and his brothers, Bert and Johnny.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Shanmarie; son-in-law, Paul; grandchildren, Ryan (Alissa), Davi, and Brooke-Taylor; and his great-grandson, Ryan.
Clarence was known for his strong work ethic, his love of spending quality time with family, and his deep devotion to the Lord. He brought laughter and aloha wherever he went and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A celebration of life will be held on April 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Phase 1 Sports Hawaii, located at 91-1180 Midway Road, Kapolei, HI 96707. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”
~ Matthew 25:23
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