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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Condolences may be sent to: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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