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1948
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2023
Robert Willett Obituary
February 18, 1948 - October 31, 2023
Lexington, Kentucky - Robert Walter Willett Jr., age 75, passed away into the hands of our Heavenly Father on October 31, 2023 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was surrounded by loving family members and friends. "Bob" was born and raised in the Bardstown, Kentucky area and lived with his family in Lexington, Kentucky the majority of his adult life. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Rita Salsman Willett, brothers Paul and David Willett, and sister Kim Robertson. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gail Freeman Willett, children Robert Walter Willett III (Sara) and Bethany Wells (Lee), and grandchildren Allison Wells, Joshua Wells, Beau Willett and Jake Willett. He is also survived by three sisters; Mitzie Lusk, Peggy Reid, Christy Horton and six brothers; Steve (Barbara), Edgar, Jude (Marian), Lambert, Richard (Trish) and Kenny (Sheila). Bob graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He had a long and successful career in pharmaceutical sales, retiring from Schering-Plough/Merck.
Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with funeral services following at 1 pm, at Broadway Baptist Church, 2500 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY. Burial services will follow at the Lexington Cemetery, 833 W Main Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Norton Children's Hospital Foundation or Broadway Baptist Church. www.milwardfuneral.com
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Alan Ray
November 9, 2023
As a former neighbor, it was always wonderful to see Bob and chat a while. One great guy.
Patty Adams
November 7, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear about Bob. He was one of the kindest people I´ve ever met. Prayers for you and your family. Patty Adams
Dr John and Cindy Harrison
November 7, 2023
My husband and I had the privilege of knowing Bob for over 30 years. Bob was the drug rep to our office Pulmonary Associates on Pasadena Dr. Bob always smiling and asked about my Daughter Jennifer who went to school with his son Rob.It truly was a treat whenever he came in. When I retired he made a special trip in for hugs goodbye. My husband Dr. John Harrison was seeing him him the day before he passed and his last few days before his own full retirement. I think it was a blessing for us both. He will always been our memories.
Robin Russell
November 6, 2023
I had the pleasure of working alongside Bob in the Pharma industry for over 40 years. Always put a smile on my face when we would meet be it the car, parking lot, hallway, waiting room, coffee shop or lunch. Bob was one of the kindest men and helped me often navigate in my early days. Great loss and will be missed.
All my best,
Robin Russell
Novartis
Mike and Chickie McCarthy
November 4, 2023
Gayle, We are just hearing about Bobby´s passing. Please accept our sympathy. You and your family are in our prayers. We have so many college memories of fun times with Bobby.
Zane C. Drew
November 2, 2023
I am Robert´s great nephew, he was a great man and a great uncle, As far as I can say I have had no bad memories of him. I´m going to miss him.
Michael Rice
November 2, 2023
Bob was one of the kindest guys you could ever want as a friend. He was always the hardest working rep in the field. His friendship with all who knew him will be sadly missed.
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