Bobby Gene Willard, a Coalgate resident, was born on November 7, 1938, to Clarence E. and Effie (Perkins) Willard, at Non, OK. He passed away on October 29, 2022 at his home in Coalgate, OK at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 22 days. Bobby attended LoneStar School and graduated from Coalgate High School Class of 1957. He was a truck driver. Bobby served in the United States Air Force from November 18, 1957 to December 31, 1977. He served during the Korea War Conflict. Bobby married Sharon Kay Willard on December 19, 1958 at Ada, OK. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2014. He later married Linda (Snider) Willard on January 15, 2016 at Coalgate, OK. Bobby was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed Blue Grass music and going to festivals.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Linda Willard of the home in Coalgate, OK

Sons: Eddie Willard of Seagoville, TX

Robert Willard of Houston, TX

Step-Sons: Rodney Levingston and wife Kathy of Gilmer, TX

Jefferey Levingston and wife Debbie of Sulphur Springs, TX

Grandchildren: Kyle Willard and wife Sadye of Kaufman, TX

Laura Kay Yarbrough and husband James of Denison, TX

Sean Willard and wife Jenna of Dallas, TX

Ryne Willard and wife Jaycee of Norfolk, VA

Cheyenne Willard of Houston, TX

21 Great Grandchildren

Brother-in-Law: Michael Ray Jones and wife Carol of Oklahoma

Sister-in-Law: Debbie Southern of Coalgate, Oklahoma

Caregivers: Kimber Rowan Nabors, Brenda Eaves and Vickie Klarich

Along with numerous other relatives and dear friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: Clarence E. and Effie (Perkins) Willard

Wife: Sharon Kay Willard

Siblings: Jessie Lee Zachary, Pauline Hollman, Houston Willard and Cletus Willard

Brothers-in-Law: Orval Southern and Ronnie Rainey

Daughter-in-Law: Judy Willard

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DATE OF SERVICES: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 @ 10:00AM

PLACE OF SERVICES: Coalgate Church of Christ

OFFICIATING: Bryan Franks

ASSISTING: Gary Guinn

INTERMENT: McCarty Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Kyle Willard, Sean Willard, Ryne Willard, Harris Zachary, Dale Zachary and Kenny Hollman

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Mike Jones, Michael Jones, Larry McCollum, Buddy Garvin, Gary Guinn and

Leon Snider

VISITATION Tuesday 1-8PM

IN LEAU OF FLOWERS, make donations to:

the Disabled American Veterans at DAV.ORG

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

BROWN 'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK