Jim was born October 23, 1950 in Ravenna to the late William and Flora (Utley) Willyard.
Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was always working on a small project and constantly tinkering around his home. Jim was most fond of spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his son Charles Kevin Willyard, his great granddaughter Khloe Banks, brothers Richard, Larry, and William Willyard, Jr., and his sister Ruth Hawkinberry.
He is survived by his son James A. Willyard, Jr., his daughter Tracy Willyard, his grandchildren Kailyn Willyard, Makenna Willyard, Zachary Willyard, Austin Kelderhouse, and Lindsey Kelderhouse; his great-granddaughters La’Nyah Smith and Ahrmaya Kelderhouse. He also leaves his siblings, Bonnie English, Loretta Dolin, Carolyn Hawkinberry, Cheryl Sands, Joyce Lovejoy, Sandra Lovejoy, and Robert Willyard; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call 11AM-1PM Tuesday, August 2nd at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St. in Ravenna. Where the funeral service will begin immediately after calling hours. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com for the Willyard family.
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