Danny Willard

Danny Willard, 67, passed away December 13, 2014 in Austin, TX. He was born February 18, 1947 in Detroit, MI to Charles & Helen Willard. He was born in Detroit, but spent many years growing up in Missouri and Arizona.

Danny and Karol spent their honeymoon here in the area in 1968 and it was love at first sight, 11 years later they made it their permanent home. He was a contractor for 40 years, leaving his mark in the area in the form of beautiful homes he has built.

He was a magnet for children and loved to fish. Danny and Karol owned and operated Lakeside Grocery for the last 21 ½ years.

Danny is survived by his wife Karol Willard of Burnet, daughter Kandi Ray and husband Lance of Bertram, son Chris Willard and wife Carrie of Austin, grandchildren Sunni Craytor, Matt Parker, Austin Parker, Talon Willard and Colton Willard, great grandchildren Brooklynn Craytor and Tatum Craytor, sister Donna Clough and brother David Willard of Buchanan Dam.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Gary Willard.

Funeral service is being held Tuesday December 16, 2014 at 10:00 am at Buchanan West Baptist Church, interment to follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.

Arrangements were made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxburnet.com