Willy was born and raised in Central Oregon where he began ministry at a young age; preaching his first sermon at 13. Willy has long felt a call to preach and teach.

In 1997 he met his future wife Angel and in 1998 they were married. In 2002 they moved to N.E. Washington where Willy was the youth pastor for six years.

Willy and Angel have two boys, Nick and Josh. They live in Dundee and attend Liberty University pursuing degrees in Religion.