Elbert Lee Willard 72 passed away January 5, 2016 at Mercy hospital. Born on April 10, 1943 in West Plains, MO son of the late John & Lilith (Tilman) Willard. He worked with his family doing custom farm work, & then stared his own farming business. He was an over the road truck driver with approximately 5 million safe miles behind the wheel. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife Brenda, survived by 3 daughters Sandi Nash, Cynthia Willard, Zanetta Willis, & 2 sons Delbert Willard, Michael Doyle. 15 Grandkids 13 Great grandkids. Survived by 4 sisters Ethel Willard, Lola Bixler, Mary Downing & Etta Johnston, 2 brothers Herb Willard & Ralph Willard & 1 brother proceed him in death Eldean Willard.
Celebration of life service Friday January 15, 2016, 2-4 pm at @ Klingner-Cope Funeral Home @ White Chapel 5234 State Hwy, EE(West Division), Springfield, MO 65802.