Leparis Cortez Willis, Jr. | 1997 - 2020 | Obituary

Leparis Cortez Willis, Jr.

August 28, 1997 - April 10, 2020

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Leparis Cortez Willis Jr., 22, of Lorain was called home to be with the Lord, in the early hours of Friday April 10, 2020 after a long battle with health issues.

He was born in Amherst August 28, 1997.

Leparis was a 2015 graduate of Clearview High School. He enjoyed playing football and spending time with his friends and family. Leparis was fun loving, always smiling and sunshine to all who knew him. He brought joy to so many. Leparis was an optimistic and caring young man. He was a loving father, a loyal and faithful friend, a big brother and son.

Leparis will definitely be loved and missed by his son, Brayden 2, daughter Leylanniz 1, and he was looking forward to his second son born soon Giovanni; his mother Donna Pugh and sister Briana Pugh both of Lorain; his father, Leparis Cortez Willis Sr.; sisters Kyra, Londun, and Riley; brothers JaParius “J.P.” and Landon all of Birmingham, Alabama. He will also be missed by his loving “Mawmaw” (grandmother) Susie Cutlip of Lorain; the beautiful mother of his children Jeaneliz Colon Torres of Lorain; aunt Jennifer Molina, cousins Byron, Benjamin and Franklin all of Lorain.

He was preceded in death by Buddy “Uncle Bud” Pugh and cousin Raul “Thumpy” Montague.

Due to necessary health precautions a private funeral was held at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, South Lorain.

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