George Andrew Willard, Jr.

George Andrew Willard, Jr.

George Willard, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2015.
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Yadkinville- On Sunday morning August 23, 2015 George Andrew Willard, Jr., 75 gained his angel wings. George passed away unexpectedly at Medical Park Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was born October 12, 1939 in Davidson County to George Andrew Willard, Sr. and Martha Eulalia Reid Willard. George grew up in Davidson County and lived there until he met the love of his life, Faye Snow Willard whom he married November 9, 1963. George and Faye were married for 24 years until the Lord called Faye home. George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eulalia; his brother, Ray; Half-Brothers, Holland, Troy, Mac, Hobert, Zeno, Jake; his wife, Faye; grandson, Nathan; father and mother-in-law, Cleve and Tishie Snow. He was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church, Past-President and Treasurer of Courtney Ruritan Club, Past Teasurer of Piedmont District Ruritan and Past National Director of Ruritan National. He and his wife, Faye were former owners of Flowerland Florist and he was present owner of Willard Grave and Farm Service and has served many funeral homes and churches in Yadkin, Davie, Rowan, Iredell, and surrounding counties for many years. George loved the work he did of digging graves and taking care of his cows. He was a special man that has touched so many peoples lives, he was always there to help anyone that needed him. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Mike Bolick of Yadkinville; a son and daughter-in-law, George ?Andy? and April Willard of Lexington. Two grandchildren, Madison Faircloth and fiancé, Chris Price and Mac Faircloth of Yadkinville. A sister, Faye Lawson (Jr. Spry) of Winston-Salem; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Billy and Vicky Snow, Ronald and Lucille Shore; nieces and nephews, Roger Whisenhut, Albert Reid, Debbie Malloy, Kathy Applebee, Tammy Smith, Jeff Shore, Mike Shore, Dana Martin and Brian Shore; also great-nieces and great-nephews, Brittany Granger, Kelsey Malloy, Tanner Bowles, Kayla and Megan Smith, Audrey and Annabelle Shore, Lindsey Ray, Logan Martin, Noah and Karah Shore. The family will receive friends from 5:30-6:30 PM Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will follow the visitation at 6:30 PM Wednesday in the Gentry Family Chapel with Dr. Allen Barker officiating. A graveside service and interment will follow the service in Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 2401 Old Stage Road, Yadkinville with Dr. Rick Page, officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to New Horizons Adult Day Services, PO Box 1969, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to express their gratitude to all the physicians, nurses, and staff of Novant Health Medical Center and Medical Park Hospital for all the loving care given to Daddy. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Willard Family.

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August 18, 2025

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August 28, 2015

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August 28, 2015

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Andrew MACKIE

August 18, 2025

George was a long-time grave digger and grave coverer for the Yadkinville Cemetery. He taught me a great deal about managing a community cemetery. I am glad that he took time to tell me these things. My thoughts and prayers are still with George's family.

Tom Schneider

August 28, 2015

To the the family of George Willard:
George was our gravedigger when I worked with Summersett funeral home. He will be missed and I always enjoyed talking to him after the service was over he had a great personality.

August 28, 2015

To the Family of George Willard:
George was a good friend, we always knew we could depend on him if we needed a grave serviced in his area. Please accept our since sympathy.
Jack Briggs and staff of Davidson Funeral Home.

Landon Hardy

August 26, 2015

Jeanne, Andy and family, Thoughts and prayers with you during this time of sorrow

Dean & Clara Holcomb

August 26, 2015

George was at our backdoor just a couple of weeks ago. Getting ready to mow hay and talking about how good his health had been. We never know when the Lord will call on us and the news of George's passing so suddenly was shocking. May God bless you with sweet memories of Faye and George.

Danita Disher

August 26, 2015

Dear family of George Willard your daddy, grandpa, uncle, brother, George was one of a kind. He was good to his family, friends and community. He sure had a serving heart. George will be missed. Family know you are in our hearts and prayers during this time of sorrow and for the days ahead. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Much Love, warm ((Hugs)) and most of all Prayers of comfort. The Disher's Chris, Danita, Jessica and Katlyn.

Mary Lou & Sarah Mackie

August 26, 2015

Andy, Jeanne & Family, We have special memories of a true working servant. George touched the lives of many people. The work ethic he achieved will long be remembered. We send our love & prayers.

Shelley Harvey

August 25, 2015

Jeanne and Andy my God be with you both during this difficult time. Sam and I truly pray for you both.

Gene & Judy Cleary

August 25, 2015

One of a kind - Junior/George Willard. He had a servants heart and is now at rest and rejoicing in the presence of our Lord and his dear wife Faye and grandson, Nathan. God bless you, Jeanne & Andy and all the family.

Debbie Sale

August 25, 2015

Jeanne and family,
May God wrap His loving arms of comfort around you during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless!!

August 25, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. George will be missed greatly. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Celeste D. Latham

Dr. Jerry and Vickie Ziglar

August 25, 2015

To The George Willard Family, Dr. Ziglar and I thought highly of your Dad. We will miss seeing him on Lone Hickory Road and running into him at "Doc Renegar's" store. We always stopped and talked for a little bit just saying hello and catching us since the last time we saw him! The days ahead will be difficult be we know that one day we will "catch up" again with George. I did business with your mother when we first moved here and she was such a caring and lovely person! We send our deepest sympathy to you all and the extended family. God Bless You All...

August 25, 2015

Jeanne, Andy and Family,
May God be with you as you work through the loss of George. He worked hard and helped so many. He so loved you as you did him. With Deepest Sympathy.

Cindy Brown

August 25, 2015

So sorry to hear of George's passing. He will be greatly missed. You never saw him anywhere when he didn't come right up to you and start talking. All the family are in my prayers.

Mr & Mrs Jimmy H Sizemore

August 25, 2015

Andy,Jeanne and Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Howard Wagoner

August 25, 2015

To The Family of George Willard:
I grew up in Yadkin County and have done
funerals for 56 years; of which George
dug many of the graves. Either before or after a graveside service George and
I always had a little "chat". He was a
dear personal friend, whom I will greatly miss; but will one day see again. May God Comfort and Strengthen
you during this time.
In His Service,
Rev. R. Howard Wagoner
Statesville, N.C.

Betty Sheek Lewis

August 25, 2015

Lucille & Family,
I'm sorry to learn of your loss. Faye & her husband always helped me with flowers years ago. Now he will get to be with her again.

Andrew Mackie

August 24, 2015

George was a good man, who taught me a lot about managing a cemetery. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 24, 2015

To all of the family. George was such a good friend and neighbor to all of us. He would help anyone that asked him. We will miss him and know that he is in Heaven with Faye and Nathan.

Roy and Nell Douglas

Lee Groce

August 24, 2015

My deepest coldolences and prayers to the entire family at this difficult time. May God comfort you.

August 24, 2015

Faye, So sorry to hear of Jr. death. You had told me about the leg break. He is not in pain now and with Faye. Know we are remembering you and the girls with love AND PRAYERS.
Betty & Raymond Nifong

Tricia Bullins

August 24, 2015

Jeanne & Family
Sending my love and prayers to each of you. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.

mikeandcarol reavis

August 24, 2015

George was a special hardworking person who enjoyed serving others he will be missed. The family is in our prayers.

Vickie Wishon Prevette

August 24, 2015

Jeanne & Family,
Sending my love and deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved father. May God comfort your hearts as only he can do.

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