Martin Ray Willis, 78, of Laurens, a long-serving pastor, died Sept. 5, 2009, at his home.
Born in Pelzer, he was a graduate of Greenwood High School, Furman University and Southwestern Baptist Seminary.
He was former pastor of Rocky Creek Baptist, Saluda; Dry Creek Baptist, Johnston; Black Creek Baptist, Walterboro; and Mt. Pleasant Baptist, Laurens. He most recently was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Laurens.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Dean Bryan Willis, three children and three grandchildren.