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Gary Dean Willard March 18, 1950 ~ Dec. 11, 2012
December 04, 2012, 9:03 am by Staff Reports
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Willard was born March 18, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Charles W. "Red” Willard and Helen
M. (McCormick) Willard. He spent his childhood growing up in many places because of his fathers work in the construction business.
He served in the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970 and an additional tour in Germany from 1972 to 1975. In addition to various other medals and decorations, Willard was a recipient of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.
He was a former resident of Catalina, Ariz., before moving to Buchanan Dam in 1984. He was employed at the Inks Lake National Fish Hatchery in the maintenance department and retired this past March after twenty years of employment. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Kelly; sons Kevin Willard and wife Theresa, and Jon Willard and wife Stacie; daughters Shana Inman Willard, Katie Willard, and Malissa Willard; brothers Danny Willard and wife Karol, and David Willard and wife Annette; sister Donna Willard Clough and husband Randy; grandchildren Kristun Willard, Blake Willard, Kaitlyn Willard, Zachary Willard, Casey Willard, Rylie Inman, and Sophia Passmore; and great-grandchild Jaydun Estrada. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park by Reverend John Taylor. Military honors will follow. Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilicoxburnet.com. Arrangements made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral
Home in Burnet.
507 Bessemer Ave. Suite A, Llano, Texas 78643 - Phone: (830)693-4367