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Mark Willard Obituary

WILLARD RURAL HALL - Mark Wilson Willard, 45, of 180 Webster Road, died Thursday, August 6, 2009, at his home. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Mayodan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Willard was born October 19, 1963, in Surry County, to the late Gabe Willard, Sr. and Louise Wilson Yates. He was a past employee of McMichael Mills, Inc. and Varco-Pruden in Kernersville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Margaret Quesenberry; and brother, Johnny Reid Willard. Survivors include his wife, Connie Tucker Willard of the home; son, J.R. George; daughter, Ashley Willard; brothers, Gabe Willard, Jr. and wife, Treva, and Randy Willard and wife, Tammy; sisters, Carolyn Richardson and husband, Willie, Barbara Dalton and Betty Poff; and grandchildren, Graison Tepfer, Dominic Tepfer and Brianna George. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Carolyn Richardson, at 2691 Stewart Road, Walnut Cove, NC. Mr. Willard will lie in-state from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Aug. 9, 2009.

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betty poff

August 12, 2009

my dear mark,how precious our old memrories were. i wish i still had some of them back you have a loving family that misses you very much. i miss you and love you heaven has got to be beautiful. your loving sister betty

becky lynn dalton

August 12, 2009

mark will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers especially go to those whom he spent most of his precious moments with. connie, ashley, grayson, and dominique. Just know you have loved ones who are thinking about you and can empathize with you. please call if you need anything.

betty poff

August 12, 2009

betty poff mark, i really am gonna miss you you were a big part of our family. who is gonna keep us straight now.? you haveleft behind a legacy with your child and grandchildren. they have lost their best friend. i love and miss you alot. i will see you soon in your time. wait for me got alot to catch up on love your sister betty lou {reba}

Jeff Richardson

August 12, 2009

I am greatful I got to know Mark in the last few years. I worked with Mark and Randy at V.P. Mark was a hard worker and was a friend of mine. I remember standing and talking with Mark and Randy several times. Before Randy would go home from off 3rd shift they would get together and tell each other they loved each other. I thought it was great and it really touched my heart to see two brothers care as much for each other as they did. Mark will be missed by everyone that knew him. Several time Mark and I would talk about how good God is and how great it was to be a child of God. Mark was also one of my prayer partners. When I was having a ruff day or my wife was feeling bad I would go to Mark and he would tell me he would be praying for me or my wife. I will miss Mark and all his kind words. Thank you Mark for letting me be your friend. It is a honor. My thoughts and prayer are with the family at this time. It's not good bye but it's I'll see you later. Rest in Peace

Randy Willard

August 11, 2009

Mark you will be truly missed. You were not only my brother but my Best friend. It's going to be hard not being able to talk to you on the phone like we did almost everyday. But I know that you are in a much better place and you don't have to go through anymore pain. I will see you again one day and what a day that will be. We love you so much My brother..Rest in Peace

gabe willard

August 10, 2009

mark my dear brother god i miss you so much i will always remember the last talk we had i am truly grateful to be able to tell you just how much i love you that day you left us i just wished i could have known that it was the last talk we were ever going to have on this earth but rest assured we will be able to talk again when we are reunited once again one glorious day oh god what a time we will have mark,now rest i love and miss you ,,love brother june

August 10, 2009

Mark I love you and will miss you Carolyn Richardson

Jerry & Judy Hennis

August 10, 2009

You have our deepest sympathy.

Gerald Stultz

August 9, 2009

I worked with Mark at VP. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

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