Dennis Dale Willard

Mr. Dennis Dale Willard, age 64 of 3281 Buffalo-West Springs Hwy., Buffalo, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Willard was born in Union, October 26, 1956, a son of Hassie Mae Osborne Vaughan and the late Arthur "Bud" Willard. He was a graduate of Union High School and retired from Pacolet Tire as a mechanic. Mr. Willard was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two sons, Dennis Dale Willard, II and Derek Dean Willard; a grandson, Dennis Dale "Bud" Willard, III, all of Buffalo; his girlfriend, Mary Riddle of the home; a sister, Patty Sullivan of Buffalo; a niece, Ashley Eller and husband Andy, great-niece and nephew, Anna Eller and Andrew Eller.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at New Hope Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Johnny Burgess and Rev. Johnny Osborne. Burial will follow at Rosemont Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Robert Gibson, Johnny Osborne, Lynn Clendenin, Andy Eller, Phillip Fisher, and Larry Caldwell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ermie Wilson, Scott Osborne, Brad Chesney, Dean Bishop and Ronnie Gault.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 3:00 PM Wednesday at the church prior to the service.

The family will be at the home of his sister, Patty Sullivan, 2152 Buffalo-West Springs Hwy., Buffalo.