Willard Anderson Jr., 70, of Ray, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the VA Hospital, Chillicothe, Ohio, after a brief illness. He was born November 16, 1941 in Columbus, a son of the late Willard and Mildred Brown Anderson. He was also preceded in death by son, Ryan S. Anderson.
Willard worked for PPG Circleville for 31 years and was owner/operator of Big A Transport for 7 years, retiring in 2005. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of VFW Post 9092, and a member of the Southeastern branch of the NAACP.
He is survived by sons, Willard III of Ray and Jeffery A. of Bidwell, Ohio; three grandchildren, Alisha, Anna, and Mallory; five brothers, three sisters; several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends may call at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home Wednesday, May 23 from 5 to 8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Thursday, May 24 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Calvin Minnis officiating. Burial will follow in the Caldwell Cemetery, Ross County, Ohio.
Condolences may be sent to: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com.