Obituaries

Arthur G Willard Jr., age 82, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

Arthur was born to Arthur George Willard, Sr. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cobbler Willard, both of whom preceded him in death.

Arthur was a life-long farmer, raising tobacco and food. He attended County Line Christian Church in Axton, VA, and was from the Mountain Valley community.

He was preceded in death by brothers; Tommy Willard, Arthur Lee Willard and Kenneth Wayne Willard, and sister, Frances Willard Cassell.

Arthur is survived by brothers; James Willard, Charlie Willard, Calvin Willard, Roy Willard, and Ed Willard, sisters; Shirley Willard Parker and Mary Willard Jones, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with a visitation an hour prior from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at McKee-Stone Funeral Home, 109 Broad Street, Martinsville, VA. Burial to follow at Roselawn Burial Park.

McKee-Stone Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Willard family