Philip A. Willey, retired SuperFresh manager

Philip A. Willey, 84, of Dagsboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.

Phil was born in Winchester, Va., Aug. 5, 1935, son of the late Robert T. Willey Sr. and the late Virginia (Miller) Willey.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  Phil retired as manager of SuperFresh in Rehoboth Beach in 1994.  

He was a faithful member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Dagsboro, an avid hunter and Detroit Lions and Tigers fan.  Phil was also a talented duck decoy carver, winning several awards over the years.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Ralph Willey; and a sister, Catherine Tingle.  He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan (Lewis) Willey; three children, Dawn Albright (Rolf) of Dagsboro, Mark Willey (Jennifer) of Millsboro and Scott Willey (Karen) of Millsboro; five grandchildren, Justen Albright (Megan) of Dagsboro, Jena Albright of Dagsboro, Jordan Willey, Ben Willey and Peyton Willey all of Millsboro; a great-grandson, Jonah Albright; a brother, Robert T. Willey Jr. (Kay) of Millsboro; and a sister, Rosalie Sutton of Millsboro.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Monday, Dec. 30, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 107 Clayton St., Dagsboro, where family and friends may call after 10:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Phil’s name to Bethel United Methodist Church, Attention Debbie Tingle, PO Box 147, Dagsboro, DE 19939.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com