Jerry (Willy) Wilard

Graveside services for Jerry Lynn (Willy) Willard, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

 

Mr. Willard passed away at 11:12 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his home. 

 

He was born January 17, 1951, at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Hubert (Bud) Willard and Maxine Moffis Willard.  Willy graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1969.  Mr. Willard was a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the United States Navy aboard the USS Hassayampa.  He was a service technician for Culligan for many years and enjoyed photography, painting and building models.  Mr. Willard was a Christian. 

 

He is survived by his companion of over twenty-five years, Pam Brotherton; her three children, Kileene Collins, Jennifer Jennings and Will Brotherton; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many special cousins, including Freda Paschall and Vicki Lynn Watts. 

 

His parents preceded him in death. 

 

Mr. Willard was buried on Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.