Gary Lee Willard

Gary Lee Willard, 54, of Williamsville died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Willard was born Aug. 19, 1955 in Poplar Bluff. He attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and was employed at Sam A. Baker and Wappapello State Parks. Mr. Willard enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include 4 sisters: Dorothy Whitener and husband Ray of Poplar Bluff, Geneva Kisner of Payson, Ariz., Mattie Skibinski of Imperial and Linda Lombardo of Las Vegas, Nev.; 3 brothers: William Willard of Park Hills, Larry W. Willard of Imperial and James E. Willard and wife Janice of Irondale; an uncle, Delbert Black of Poplar Bluff; 11 nieces, 15 nephews and several great nieces and great-nephews.

His parents, Everett and Floye (Black) Willard and brother, John Willard preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at Cotrell Funeral chapel in Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel with the Rev. Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery on W Highway in Butler County.

Memorials contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., Suite 2, St. Louis, MO 63108.