Willard Oliver NeSmith

Willard Oliver NeSmith obituary, Jasper, AL

Willard Oliver NeSmith

Willard NeSmith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collins-Burke Funeral Home on Apr. 1, 2025.
Willard NeSmith, age 88 of Townley, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his Wife-Kathleen, Daughter-Kathy Henslee, Parents-Travis NeSmith and Oneida NeSmith.
He is survived by his Daughter-Kay Heath; Brother-Leon NeSmith; Sister-Betty Hall (Wayne); Grandchildren-Steven Henslee, James Henson, and Tonya Heath; Great Grandchildren-Carly Young (Daniel), Jordan Henson (Kayla), Rachel Henslee, Katie Ann Henslee, Dylan Lay, and Olivia Heath; Great Great Grandchildren-Hadley Young and Hudson Young.
The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00 am at Townley Church of God, funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Rev. Frank Ramey and John Cooner will officiate at Townley Church of God. Burial will be at Guthrie Cemetery.

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