Ronald Gaylord Willard
February 6, 1946 - April 23, 2019
Ronald Gaylord Willard died April 23, 2019, at his home in Forrest City, following a brief illness. Ron was born February 6, 1946, to Rolla and Viola Willard, in Paxton, Illinois. The only child of a career military officer, he and his family lived all over the world during his youth, including grade school in Japan after World War II and high school in Puerto Rico. A graduate of Arkansas Tech, he married Glena Sue Willard in 1970, and they settled in Forrest City in 1976. He went on to have a forty-year career with First Tennessee Bank in Memphis. During this time, they raised their family, ran restaurants, and managed rental property in the area. He leaves his wife, Sue, and daughters Hope (Jason) Lundt of Brentwood, Tennessee, and Holly Willard of Forrest City. His greatest enjoyment in recent years came from grandchildren Emmie Willard and Will Lundt and grandpuppy Macie. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Lia Glen Lundt. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. at Stevens Funeral Home. A private burial will be held later. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to the Cara McCollum Birthday Book Project, 322 N. Izard, Forrest City, Arkansas, 72335. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.
Ronald Gaylord Willard died April 23, 2019, at his home in Forrest City, following a brief illness. Ron was born February 6, 1946, to Rolla and Viola Willard, in Paxton, Illinois. The only child of a career military officer, he and his family... View Obituary & Service Information