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Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 9, 2011.

William Michael Willard FLORENCE, SC - William Michael Willard, 50, of Florence, SC, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Willard was born on October 10, 1961 in Walton County, GA, a son of the late William L. Willard Sr. and Nancy Ann Seabolt Cooper. He worked for SOPACKO in Mullins for the last nine years and was a member of Union Baptist Church in Marion. Mr. Willard enjoyed spending his free time boating with his friend, Buddy Cooper, taking care of his dogs, and being an avid gun enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Seabolt (Phil) Cooper of Florence; a sister, Pam Willard (Dane) Davis of Florence; brothers, William "Les" Willard, Jr. of Florence and Lynn (Cindy) Willard of Mt. Pleasant; two step-brothers Dale and Derrick Cooper; seven nieces; two great-nephews; and one great-niece. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the chapel of Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Florence Area Humane Society, PO Box 4804, Florence, SC 29502. Please sign the quest book for Mr. Willard at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.

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November 9, 2011

We all will always think about Mike and the time we spent at my farm.

Nathaniel Rowell and Friends

Scott Robinson

November 9, 2011

I am truly saddened to hear of the loss of such a dear close friend and colleague. Mike had a tenacious will to not let anything stump him. He made every project at SOPAKCO; he and I took on an adventure. Mike was a mentor to me as I use everything he taught me to this day. Mike, I am honored to have known and worked with such a great person. The angels in Heaven are rejoicing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

November 9, 2011

You will be missed Uncle Mike, we love you!
Stephen, Dana, Emily and Liam Wagner

Wanda Sawyer and Wendy Lowder

November 9, 2011

It was such a blessing to have been apart of Mikes life. He was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. Although our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we know that the Lord has taken him for a higher calling. We must now find peace in knowing that he is still with us, in our hearts, and above us, as an angel. We love you Mike and we will forever keep your memory alive in our hearts.