Henry Calvin Willard

 Yadkinville Mr. Henry Calvin Willard 88, of Yadkinville, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2017 at his home. He was born in Yadkin County on October 17, 1928 to Luther and Lola Driver Willard. Mr. Willard served a short stint in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Fulk Willard, and 3 brothers.  He is survived by his three children Alessa  (Sherri) Willard, Mary Owens, and James (Emily) Willard, one sister Shirley Branson, three grandchildren Jodi Pardue, Bradley Willard, and Bailey Slater, three great-grandchildren, Sarah Pardue, Draven Pardue, and Finn Willard. Funeral services will be held Monday March 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jon Bowman and George Evans officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will follow at Peacehaven Baptist Church Cemetery.  A special thank you to Charles Renegar and Bob Mendenhall.  Gentry Family Funeral Service is serving the Willard family. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.