DALTON, Mass. — Jack Lee Willey, 87, formerly of Braham, Minn., and El Paso, Texas, died Thursday, September 21, 2017. 

Jack is survived by his wife, Virginia A. (Hegman) Willey of Dalton, Mass.; his two daughters, Gwen Marie Adams and her husband Richard of Grants Pass, Ore. and Mary Lynn Willey Albertson and her partner Eyal Shapira of Lenox, Mass.; his two sons, Jack Lee Willey Jr. and his wife Linda of Rockford, Mich., and Donald Ray Willey of Aurora, Ore.; and five grandchildren. 

He was pre-deceased by his older brother, Donald Willey, who was killed in action during WWII; and by his sister, Una Fay. 

Jack served in the U.S. Marine Corp. After leaving the military he had a successful career as a Sales Manager for American Breeders Service. Jack enjoyed working with people and his career allowed him to work with many people in the United States, Canada and Mexico. After he retired he enjoying traveling and woodworking. Jack was a nice man and will be missed by his family and friends. 

Funeral notice: A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contribution may be made to HospiceCare in The Berkshires. Dery Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.