Kevin Blake Willard

December 2, 1969 – September 12, 2017

Kevin Blake Willard, loving husband, proud father, adoring son, and brother was 47. He called Laton, California his home. Kevin was born on December 2, 1969. Kevin passed away at Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, California on September 12, 2017.

Kevin Willard worked for Veterinary Service Inc. (VSI) for 8 years. He was 2013, 2015 and 2017 Durvet Livestock Products Sales Rep of the year. 2011 VSI Highest Overall Sales, 2012 VSI Highest in Livestock Margin Increase and Second Highest in Livestock Sales Increase, 2015 and 2016 VSI 2nd Highest Gross Margin Sales for Livestock Division, 2015 and 2016 Durvet Highest Total Dollar Sales, 2012 Durvet Highest Percent Increase in Livestock sales, 2013 Durvet Top Overall Livestock Sales, 2013 VSI 3rd Highest in Livestock Margin. Given a goal and a challenge Kevin rose to the occasion every time. Kevin loved his community and believed in giving back to it, no matter how big or small. He became a Laton Lions member and was usually in charge of the entertainment. Kevin enjoyed the many long-lasting friendships he made as a Lions member. Last but not at all least, the band. Kevin Blake Willard and the Cadillac Cowboys, have played at just about every bar, rodeo dance, wedding, farmers market, festival, casino, and charity all over the state of California for more than 20 years. The biggest reward from this has been the brotherhood of talented musicians that became family and the tons of fans that became friends. The band was his passion and it was a great ride. Kevin was a busy man, but always made time for his three amazing children Bailey Jo, Brooke and Blake. His children were his pride and joy. Kevin loved to brag about each of them. Kevin’s best friend and wife Irene, had a love story like no other. A lesson that some things are just meant to be. This amazing man will always be loved and missed, he was really larger than life!

Kevin is survived by his wife Irene Willard, son Blake Willard, daughter Brooke Willard, daughter Bailey Jo Willard, father Cotton Willard, mother Judy Willard, sister Dee Dee Oliveira and her husband Larry Oliveira, sister Heather Willard, nephew Tyler Turner and his wife Adrianna, niece Tegan Turner, niece Brianna Langley, niece Katelyn Langley, niece Hailey Langley, great-nephews Austin and Wyatt Turner, many aunts and cousins in California and in Oklahoma.

Family and friends are invited to view Kevin’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 29th at 10:30 a.m. at Koinonia Christian Fellowship; 12536 Hanford-Armona Road, Hanford, CA 93230 followed by Horse Drawn Carriage for Burial at Grangeville Cemetery; 10428 14th Avenue, Armona, CA 93202.

The Willard family would like to give a big thank you to Kevin’s brother’s in arms the Band, his work family VSI, the Laton Lions, the Coarsegold Rodeo, Browns Bar and Grill at the Hub, the band Houston Ave., KISS Country and everyone else who helped, or offered to help, no matter how big or how small. You all hold a special place in our hearts, just as Kevin did in yours. Thank you!

Services by People’s Funeral Chapel 559-584-5591.