Jeffrey George Willey

Jeffrey George Willey, 72, Bradenton, died May 18, 2015.

Jeffrey was born on December 5, 1942 in the village of Malone, New York to the late George and Irma (Kunzer) Willey. He moved to Manatee County from Troy, New York as a teenager.

He worked as a Police Officer for the former Anna Maria Police Department, rising through its ranks to serve as their Chief of Police. He continued his career in law enforcement and public safety serving with the Manatee County Sheriff’s office, later the Anna Maria Fire Rescue, and was also a member of the West Manatee Fire Rescue Auxiliary.

Jeffrey was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Bradenton. He served as a Lay Eucharistic visitor and sang in the choir.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela S. Willey of Bradenton, and many extended family members and close friends.

A celebration of Jeffrey’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on May 23rd, 2015 at Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

The family request that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the West Manatee Fire Rescue Auxiliary or to the Christ Episcopal Church Memorial Fund in his memory.

Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.