Charles Wayne Willard

Charles Wayne Willard, age 80, of Sophia passed away on February 27, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Willard was born in Mt. Airy, NC on February 20, 1945 to Edward and Stella Chilton Willard. Charles was employed with The Quantum Group for 24 years where he was the Plant Manager over production of many employees. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brothers, Steve Clay Willard and Jackie Willard. Charles was a good Christian man who loved his "little family," which is his wife, Ann and their dog Joey. Charles loved to fish, golf, and being in the yard all day. He was a Hero and a survivor.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice of Randolph County, Marie: Joey, and Stephanie. The family would also like to thank Dr. Brian Munley, cardiologist, for his instrumental part in obtaining the correct diagnosis for Charles.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Duty Willard; son, Mark Wayne Willard and wife Leasia Dale Willard of Sophia; daughter, Susan Ann Gonzales and husband Ronnie Gonzales of Forest City; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Willard of Jamestown; brothers-in-law, Roger Duty of Lake Royale, Bill Duty of Nash County, Johnny Duty of Denton, Jesse Duty of Stella, and Larry Duty of Wendell; sister-in-law, Nancy Duty Barts and her son Ricky Barts of Asheboro; multiple nieces and nephews, including Brittany Nicole Duty of Charlotte and Destiny Skye Greene.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00-3:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 3:00 pm at the Glenn "Mac" Pugh Chapel with Pastor Joey Miller officiating.  If you are unable to attend in person you may register for the live stream here.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203.