Mr. Richard Lee Willard, 54, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in High Point Regional Hospital.
Lee was born April 1, 1959 in High Point; a son of Richard Pittman and Patsy Miller Willard and had lived in Jamestown all his life. He was in retail sales for a number of years and attended UNC-G. Lee attended West Market Street United Methodist Church where he was very active in the music programs of the church which included the Cherub Choir, the Chancel Choir and the Hand Bell Choir. Lee served on several committees of the church as well as being a member of the recently formed Community Hand Bell Choir named the Down Town Sounds. He was also very active in Community Theatre in the Triad as a performer, director, and stage manager.
Lee is survived by his mother Patsy Miller Willard of the home, his father Richard Willard preceded him in death in 2010. Also surviving are a sister, Laura Willard Blacksten and her husband Brian of High Point, a brother David Willard of Greensboro, nieces and nephews Anna Blacksten, Natalie Willard , Cliff Willard and Andy Willard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in West Market United Methodist Church in Greensboro with Rev. Dr. Pat Spicer and Re. Dr. Fred Spicer and Rev. Pam Strader officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the music ministry at West Market United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market Street, Greensboro, N.C. or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, N.C. 27262.
Lee was born April 1, 1959 in High Point; a son of Richard Pittman and Patsy Miller Willard and had lived in Jamestown all his life. He was in retail sales for a number of years and attended UNC-G. Lee attended West Market Street United Methodist Church where he was very active in the music programs of the church which included the Cherub Choir, the Chancel Choir and the Hand Bell Choir. Lee served on several committees of the church as well as being a member of the recently formed Community Hand Bell Choir named the Down Town Sounds. He was also very active in Community Theatre in the Triad as a performer, director, and stage manager.
Lee is survived by his mother Patsy Miller Willard of the home, his father Richard Willard preceded him in death in 2010. Also surviving are a sister, Laura Willard Blacksten and her husband Brian of High Point, a brother David Willard of Greensboro, nieces and nephews Anna Blacksten, Natalie Willard , Cliff Willard and Andy Willard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in West Market United Methodist Church in Greensboro with Rev. Dr. Pat Spicer and Re. Dr. Fred Spicer and Rev. Pam Strader officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the music ministry at West Market United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market Street, Greensboro, N.C. or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, N.C. 27262.
Mr. Richard Lee Willard, 54, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in High Point Regional Hospital.
Lee was born April 1, 1959 in High Point; a son of Richard Pittman and Patsy Miller Willard and had lived in Jamestown all his life. He was in retail sales for a number of years and attended UNC-G. Lee attended West Market Street United Methodist Church where he was very active in the music programs of the church which included the Cherub Choir, the Chancel Choir and the Hand Bell Choir. Lee served on several committees of the church as well as being a member of the recently formed Community Hand Bell Choir named the Down Town Sounds. He was also very active in Community Theatre in the Triad as a performer, director, and stage manager.
Lee is survived by his mother Patsy Miller Willard of the home, his father Richard Willard preceded him in death in 2010. Also surviving are a sister, Laura Willard Blacksten and her husband Brian of High Point, a brother David Willard of Greensboro, nieces and nephews Anna Blacksten, Natalie Willard , Cliff Willard and Andy Willard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in West Market United Methodist Church in Greensboro with Rev. Dr. Pat Spicer and Re. Dr. Fred Spicer and Rev. Pam Strader officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the music ministry at West Market United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market Street, Greensboro, N.C. or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, N.C. 27262.
Lee was born April 1, 1959 in High Point; a son of Richard Pittman and Patsy Miller Willard and had lived in Jamestown all his life. He was in retail sales for a number of years and attended UNC-G. Lee attended West Market Street United Methodist Church where he was very active in the music programs of the church which included the Cherub Choir, the Chancel Choir and the Hand Bell Choir. Lee served on several committees of the church as well as being a member of the recently formed Community Hand Bell Choir named the Down Town Sounds. He was also very active in Community Theatre in the Triad as a performer, director, and stage manager.
Lee is survived by his mother Patsy Miller Willard of the home, his father Richard Willard preceded him in death in 2010. Also surviving are a sister, Laura Willard Blacksten and her husband Brian of High Point, a brother David Willard of Greensboro, nieces and nephews Anna Blacksten, Natalie Willard , Cliff Willard and Andy Willard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in West Market United Methodist Church in Greensboro with Rev. Dr. Pat Spicer and Re. Dr. Fred Spicer and Rev. Pam Strader officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the music ministry at West Market United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market Street, Greensboro, N.C. or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, N.C. 27262.
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