Jimmy Ray Willard

Willard, Jimmy Ray, age 68, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 17, 2001 at his residence. Retired from Tennessee Asphalt Company after 40 years of dedicated service. Member of Turner Street Baptist Church. Veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde & Addie Bell; sister Beatrice Cates; brothers, Arthur Lee, Jewell, Bobby Joe. Survived by wife, Wanda; daughters & sons-in-law: Yvonne & David Leatherwood; Anni & Rusty Dozier; Teresea & Lynn Ammons; Cindy & Doug Meyer; son & daughter-in-law: Buddy & Carla Willard; grandchildren: Dana, Joey, Stephanie, Dean, Sara, Jordan, Kelly, Andy, Derrick, Brittany, Courtney, Aaron, Tyler, Kanon & Jessica; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters: Pat Stallings & Goldie Mills of Jefferson City; a host of nieces, nephews & friends; loving companion and pet, Fifi. Funeral Service 8:00 PM Monday Berry Chapel, Rev. J. T. Leach & Rev. Bill Faulkner officiating. Interment 1:00 PM Tuesday Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com