Charles Martin Willis 53, of Lexington Park, died Nov. 16, 2010 at his home.

Born February 13, 1957 in Rhode Island; he was the son of Marin J. (Rocky) Willis, Jr., who predeceased him 2009, and Marion Grace Willis, of Clanton, Alabama.

Charlie moved to St Mary's County with his family when he was three years old. He grew up here. He was a graduate of Great Mills High School class of 1975. He went on to work in the automotive industry as mechanic for Hewitt Service Center, Drive-Line and most recently, Cheseldyne Automotive.

Charlie had a love of drag racing, motorcycles, and photography. He could be found at MIR in Budds Creek on the weekends, racing his own car and as a spectator and photographer at the track. In nice weather he loved to ride his Harley with a group of friends or his niece and nephews and let the road take him where it may. He also participated in local biker community events around the area, always capturing these rare and special moments on film. He had developed a hobby acquiring and racing slot cars with a local group, carrying that hobby with him when visiting family in Alabama.

He is survived by his mother, Marion, brother Larry Joseph Willis of Clanton Alabama, his sister Sharon Lee Dyson of Lexington Park, nieces; Michelle Marble, and Jennifer Sivak, both of Lexington Park, Constance Walden of Parrish, Fl, Tina Smith of Gulf Shore, Alabama, Sandy Moton of Jemison, Alabama and nephews; George Martin Owens and Mark Edward Owens, both of Lexington Park, and Martin J. Willis, III of Clanton, Alabama. He is also survived by 4 great-nieces, 8 great-nephews, 4 great-great-nieces and 3 great-great-nephews, and family celebrations with much good food and laughter. He will be greatly missed.

Family will receive friends on Monday, November 22, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with a Life Celebration Memorial Service at 7 p.m.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.