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Willard attended Mary C. William Elementary School, Bayard Middle School, and Wilmington High School, in Wilmington, Delaware.
Willard joined Job Corp. After leaving Job Corp, William found employment at Liberty Tax Company, 4th Union, and for several temporary agencies. He also worked for Good Will and Perdue Chicken Plant, and at Adams Four as a parking lot attendant.
Willard attended Revival Fellowship Church and visited other churches, such as Battalion Deliverance Assembly Church and Be Ready Jesus is Coming Church to name a few.
Family and friends enjoyed being in Willard's company and he in theirs. He enjoyed basketball, wrestling, riding bikes, and listening to music.
In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in death by Elaine Wise, Betty Wise, Michael Wise, and Deborah Wise; and a brother-in-law, Benjamin Terry, Sr.
Willard leaves to cherish his memory, his sisters, Phoebe Watson (Tyson) and Beulah Wise, and Joyce Mikel all of Wilmington, DE, and Michelle Terry of Syracuse, NY; his twin brother, Leonard Lee Wise; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
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Priscilla Wisher
December 20, 2022
I remember Willard as a very nice and humble person. My deepest sympathy to the family. May you RIP Willard with The Most High God.
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December 15, 2022
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