Freestone County, Texas - Obituary - William Thomas "Tommy" Willard, Jr.

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The Baytown Sun, July 19, 2004

William Thomas "Tommy" Willard, Jr.

William Thomas "Tommy" Willard, Jr., 67, died July 16, 2004 in Tyler, Texas.

William was born Sept. 11, 1936 in Fairfield, Texas. William worked as a 
correctional officer. He also was a reserved deputy and a member of the 
Fairfield VFW, having served in the Navy. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist
 Church.

William is survived by his wife, Linda Jo Willard; daughters, Cheryl Minze, 
Cristi Swinson and her husband Kyle; special daughter, Jolie Amber Hicks and her
three children; son, Darryl Willard and his wife Michelle; brothers, David 
Willard and Claudia; sisters, Helen Campbell and Jack, Ann Milligan and Don;
grandchildren, Darryl "DJ" Willard, James "Oodie Ray" Minze, Kylie Swinson; 
step-grandchildren, Brenton Parker, Jeffery Parker; mother-in-law, Bitty 
Grizzard; and brother-in-law, Bill Goodman.

He was preceded in death by his son, Marvin Russell Willard; parents, William 
Thomas Williard and Mary Elizabeth Willard; brother, Bill Willard; sister, 
Doris Goodman; and father-in-law, Toby Grizzard.

Family will receive friends today, July 19, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Chapps 
Memorial Chapel in Fairfield, Texas with Bro. Don Suits officiating.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at the Capps 
Memorial Chapel. A burial will follow at Lake Chapel Cemetery in Teague, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Rick Howerton, John Vannatter, Bob Baker, Dickey Taylor,
Randy Robinson, Jack Campbell, and honorary pallbearers will be Freestone 
County Deputies.

Arrangements are under the direction of CAPPS Memorial Chapel in Fairfield, 
Texas. 903-389-3434.