Robert E. Willard

Robert E. "Bob" Willard, age 82, of Somerville, OH, died, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Woodland Country Manor. Born on March 20, 1930 in Somerville, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph & Myrtle (Van Winkle) Willard. Bob was a self-employed carpenter for many years. After retiring he enjoyed his flowers, yard work, gardening and sitting on his patio drinking cold beer. Special Thanks to Woodland Country Manor for all the Love and Care they gave.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Willard; mother, Myrtle Willard; son, Ronnie Willard in 1961; brothers, Joseph "Bud" Willard and Stanley Willard; sister, Mildred Willard.

Survived by his wife, Betty Jean (Johnson) Brannon Willard of Somerville, OH; sons, Ernest & Linda Wyatt Brannon of Ocala, FL, William Brannon of Ocala, FL and Robert Eugene Willard of Somerville, OH; daughters, Rebecca Ann & Don Beckett of Darrtown, OH and Ruth Ann & Rodney Ilams of West College Corner, IN; sister, Ruby & Harold Adams of Morning Sun, OH; brother-in-law, Kenneth Johnson of Hamilton, OH; grandchildren, Teresa & William Brossett, Viola Jean Brannon, Kevin & Lisa Brannon, Anthony & Jancie Brannon and Nicholas & Angie Willard; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Nein Barnes Funeral Home, 249 N. Main St., Camden, OH 45311 with Rev. Deborah Richardson officiating. Interment will be in Somerville Cemetery in Somerville, OH. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home in Camden. Condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com