James Jeremiah Willard, 84, of Exchange, WV, passed away on Nov. 18, 2006, in Parkersburg.
He was born March 27, 1922 in Nitro, the son of the late Lewis A. and Grace M. Willard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Willard and one son, James J. Willard, Jr.
Mr. Willard is survived by two daughters, Pamela H. Willard of Parkersburg and Patricia S. Cogar of Little Birch; one son, John L. Willard of Orlando, Fla; six grandchildren, James E. Craddock and his wife, Becky of Parkersburg, Pamela A. Whited and her husband, Brad of Mineral Wells, Tammy Vandal and her husband, Willie, Betsy Cogar of Little Birch, John L. Willard, Jessica Willard of Charleston; great grandchildren, Charlotte A. and Jamie Craddock of Parkersburg, Bradley D. Whited of Mineral Wells.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Dr. Okey B. Harless officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.
Friend may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.