Bobby Gene Willard

Bobby Gene Willard, a Coalgate resident, was born on November 7, 1938, to Clarence E. and Effie (Perkins) Willard, at Non, OK. He passed away on October 29, 2022 at his home in Coalgate, OK at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 22 days. Bobby attended LoneStar School and graduated from Coalgate High School Class of 1957. He was a truck driver. Bobby served in the United States Air Force from November 18, 1957 to December 31, 1977. He served during the Korea War Conflict. Bobby married Sharon Kay Willard on December 19, 1958 at Ada, OK. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2014. He later married Linda (Snider) Willard on January 15, 2016 at Coalgate, OK. Bobby was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed Blue Grass music and going to festivals.
SURVIVED BY
Wife: Linda Willard of the home in Coalgate, OK
Sons: Eddie Willard of Seagoville, TX
Robert Willard of Houston, TX
Step-Sons: Rodney Levingston and wife Kathy of Gilmer, TX
Jefferey Levingston and wife Debbie of Sulphur Springs, TX
Grandchildren: Kyle Willard and wife Sadye of Kaufman, TX
Laura Kay Yarbrough and husband James of Denison, TX
Sean Willard and wife Jenna of Dallas, TX
Ryne Willard and wife Jaycee of Norfolk, VA
Cheyenne Willard of Houston, TX
21 Great Grandchildren
Brother-in-Law: Michael Ray Jones and wife Carol of Oklahoma
Sister-in-Law: Debbie Southern of Coalgate, Oklahoma
Caregivers: Kimber Rowan Nabors, Brenda Eaves and Vickie Klarich
Along with numerous other relatives and dear friends
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Parents: Clarence E. and Effie (Perkins) Willard
Wife: Sharon Kay Willard
Siblings: Jessie Lee Zachary, Pauline Hollman, Houston Willard and Cletus Willard
Brothers-in-Law: Orval Southern and Ronnie Rainey
Daughter-in-Law: Judy Willard
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DATE OF SERVICES: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 @ 10:00AM
PLACE OF SERVICES: Coalgate Church of Christ
OFFICIATING: Bryan Franks
ASSISTING: Gary Guinn
INTERMENT: McCarty Cemetery
CASKETBEARERS: Kyle Willard, Sean Willard, Ryne Willard, Harris Zachary, Dale Zachary and Kenny Hollman
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Mike Jones, Michael Jones, Larry McCollum, Buddy Garvin, Gary Guinn and
Leon Snider
VISITATION Tuesday 1-8PM
IN LEAU OF FLOWERS, make donations to:
the Disabled American Veterans at DAV.ORG
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SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK