James “Jamie” Howard Willis Jr., 43, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

A funeral service to honor Jamie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 1st at Munden Funeral Home officiated by Bob Lowery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Jamie was born on November 7, 1982, in Morehead City, North Carolina.

He had a creative and artistic spirit and a special ability to see the beauty in the world around him.

He was always willing to help others and was known for his kindness and generous heart but could equally meet any controversy with the most spirted defense. His family often joked that he could outdo his friends with kindness and his enemies with mischief.

He found happiness in the things that brought him close to nature and to himself, especially the beach, fishing, and listening to music. He also enjoyed skateboarding, playing pool, and riding his bike.

He was skilled at building and repair, but painting was his true passion.

Above all, Jamie loved his family and treasured the time he shared with them. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. His absence will leave an emptiness that cannot be filled, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his father, James Willis Sr. and wife Pamela of Newport, NC; mother, Linda Pingitore and husband Mark of Broad Creek, NC; daughters, Sierra Willis and husband Eric Sproule of Morehead City, NC and Kayci Willis of Bogue, NC; sister, Summer Willis and husband James Young of Havelock, NC; step-brother, Phillip Williams of Newport, NC; grandchildren, Keith “Kewi” Bayley and Alaric Sproule; and his sidekick, his dog, Bohdi.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.