Jerry Willard

Jerry Andrew Willard, age 70, of Owosso, MI passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Anthony Lehman will officiate, and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 2-8 with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Funeral Home.

Jerry was born in Owosso, Michigan on September 18, 1940, the son of Clayton Earl and Lillian Louise (Smith) Willard. Jerry resided most of his life in Owosso. He worked at Midland Ross for several years and retired from Memorial Healthcare. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was very fond of his gun collection. Jerry was a member of the Owosso VFW Post #9455 and the Shiawassee Dog and Gun Club.

Jerry is survived by his son Jerry Willard and Tracey Kline of Owosso, MI, son Bret and Anita Willard of Papillion, NE, daughter Suzie and Jeff Ezinga of Bancroft, MI, sons Brad Willard, Keith Willard, Andy Willard, Jeff Willard and their families; grandchildren; Rob, Mike, Tanya, Whitney, Tyler, Brendan, Lexie, Brenton, BreAnna, Sam, Josie, Nate, Luke also several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, mother Lillian Willard of Owosso, MI, sister Karen and Dan Harris of Owosso, MI, brother Lynn and Connie Willard of Lakeview, MI. Also survived by his extended family Karen, Debbie, John, Jodi, Margie, Beth and best friend Leroy Crites. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Clayton Willard and son Gary Willard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shiawassee Dog and Gun Club or the Owosso VFW Post #9455. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, Michigan.

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